We held the annual Queen’s Spring Careers Fair on 03 March 2026, in the Whitla and South Dining Halls with over 80 Employers onsite to chat with Queen’s students.
The Fair facilitated many important conversations between students and Employers about the various graduate roles, work experience, internships and placements on offer, which was great timing for National Careers Week.
Students were given the opportunity to prepare in advance of the attending the Fair by registering via our Careers management tool, MyFuture. Here, students could visit exhibitor profiles, interest areas and job opportunities that were available for them to peruse ahead of the event. They could also follow Employers of interest in preparation for meeting them face to face at their stalls, and review the roles they were promoting.
As always it was a busy day with students from all degree pathways taking time to visit with Employers from a range of sectors at their stands. On the day we held a “quiet time” period to support the diverse needs of our students, when numbers were restricted and noise levels reduced. A limited number of one-to-one appointments with Employers during the Fair were also available for Queen’s students who are registered with Queen’s Accessible Learning Support. Students could also chat with our Careers Consultants at the Career Zone in the entrance of the Whitla Hall about the companies at the Fair and also about any quick Careers queries they had.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff in our Careers team, as well as our Careers Student Assistants for all their hard work at the Fair. We could not have done it without you, and undertaking a role as a student assistant at the Fair is always a great way for our students to get experience working at a large-scale event, (Queen’s students – keep an eye on QWork for future roles at our Fairs). A special thanks to our Fair sponsor EY and to all the Employers who were exhibiting, and a final thanks to all our Queen’s students who attended.
We hope you found the day a useful platform to help you to shape your future.
Here’s what one of our Queen’s students had to say about their experience of this year’s Queen’s Spring Careers Fair:
“Had the opportunity to attend the Spring Careers Fair at Queen’s University Belfast today, and it was a truly valuable experience.
A big thank you to Careers, Employability and Skills team for organising such a well-structured event and creating a platform where students can directly connect with employers and explore future career opportunities.
The Fair brought together 80+ employers on campus, giving students the chance to learn about graduate roles, placements, internships and work experience opportunities across multiple industries.
A few key takeaways from the event:
• Had the chance to interact with professionals from organisations such as EY and many other companies.
• Gained insights into graduate recruitment processes and industry expectations.
• Engaged in meaningful conversations with recruiters about skills required for careers in finance, consulting and other sectors.
• A great opportunity to network, ask questions, and understand different career pathways available after graduation.
• Events like these help students bridge the gap between academic learning and real industry exposure.
Grateful to Queen’s University Belfast for providing such opportunities that allow students to explore their interests, build professional connections, and better prepare for the future.”
Shrisha Venkatraman, Queen’s MSc Finance student.
For information on Queen’s Careers Fairs visit https://go.qub.ac.uk/careersfairs
