Graduates from the School of Economics and Finance have very strong career prospects. Our proximity to both the City and Canary Wharf gives us strong industry links.
School of Economics and Finance students have access to the Careers & Enterprise Centre at Queen Mary for the duration of their studies and for two years after graduating. In addition to the central support available, the School of Economics and Finance has two dedicated Careers Consultants, who run weekly 1-to-1 sessions offering students a range of support including:
Support finding work experience, internships or a graduate job
Providing feedback on your CV, cover letter or application form
Interview skills – including mock interviews
Choosing your career path
Additional career development opportunities include employer and alumni events, careers fairs, skills workshops, mock assessment centres and practice psychometric tests, along with a wide range of digital and hard-copy careers resources. The Careers Team organise a series of employer and alumni events called Focus on Finance in the autumn term. These sessions give you insights in the world of finance and an opportunity to develop their network.
BSc Economics student, Laibah, gives her top tips for securing an internship, spring week and work experience.