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Careers and Enterprise

Career Essentials

Here you can find information about our 'Career Essentials' series of workshops, focused on developing your skills and employability.

Are you looking to develop your skills, gain insights on jobs and further study or get support with career planning ? Then attend one of our central career workshops!

Repeated regularly throughout the term, our Career Essentials workshops are open to all Queen Mary students and recent graduates with online and in person sessions covering a range of topics.

Explore - Career Essentials Events

Effective Goal Setting and Career Planning

Learn how to set goals and plan your career

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Should I do a masters?

Learn more about masters degrees and how they affect future careers

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Applying for PhDs

Learn about the application process, funding, and key questions before applying

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Navigating the Graduate Job Market

Learn about job hunting strategies, key dates and schemes

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Acquire - Careers Essentials events

How to work for yourself / become a freelancer

Learn how to take a business idea forward

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How to Succeed at Psychometric Tests

Gain practical tips for a range of psychometric tests

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How to Succeed at Numerical Reasoning Tests

Learn about the format of tests, as well as some general tips and tricks

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Securing Work Experience during your Studies

Learn about how to gain internships, part time jobs and work experience

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Networking with Employers

Learn how to network with employers at the Careers Fair

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Showcase - Career Essentials Events

How to Succeed with Interviews

Improve your interview skills

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Compete with Confidence: CVs

Make your CV stand out with this workshop

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Compete with Confidence: Cover Letters & Personal Statements

Perfect your application cover letters and personal statements

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How to Succeed Assessment Centers

Learn what to expect from assessment centers

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AI Tools for Successful Applications

Use AI tools to enhance your job applications

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Transition - Career Essentials Events

Building a LinkedIn Profile & Exploring Career Ideas

Build a standout LinkedIn profile and use it to source jobs

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Developing Resilience During the Job Search

Explore practical strategies and mindset shifts to navigate challenges

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