Author Archives: Emma Lennox

Sector Focus – History and Heritage Sector

History and Heritage jobs in the United Kingdom are part of a growing industry.  According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) research, the tourism industry provided a third of all new jobs created in the UK between 2010 and 2013 … Continue reading

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Top 3 Social Media Mistakes that Could Be Costing You a Job

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 10 years, it’s inevitable you’ve seen and no doubt posted on various social media platforms. A social media profile is yours alone to share your thoughts and feelings on … Continue reading

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Media Opportunities in Northern Ireland

Useful websites to search for internship and job opportunities in N.I. include; billygoat.tv artscouncil-ni.org picommunications.tv niscreen.co.uk thehoneycomb.net paperowlfilms.com cinemagic.org.uk nervebelfast.org culturenorthernireland.org sixteensouth.tv nervecentre.org 360production.com www.communityni.org/jobs – paid and volunteering positions in the community sector www.volunteernow.co.uk – find volunteering opportunities across … Continue reading

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Creative communication with an AHSS degree

Working in publishing or marketing and advertising is an area appeals to a diverse number of AHSS degrees. But just how exactly can we get into these sectors? There are helpful websites out there which provide advice and opportunities, but … Continue reading

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The Dream Job – Mark McFadden Broadcaster and Journalist with ITV News

What course did you study at Queen’s? I went to Queen’s University in 1984, studying for a Degree in English & French. I’ve always been more of a words person than a numbers person, so I was naturally drawn to the … Continue reading

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Graduate schemes – Ladies where you at?

The Guardian has recently reported that whilst graduate employment schemes are becoming increasingly popular- there seems to be a certain gender dominating in regards to who is applying. Their data suggests that although there are more women graduating from University in … Continue reading

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Apply for ANNUAL FUND project funding NOW

Do you have an idea but need some financial backing? The Development and Alumni Relations Office invites you to apply for project funding from the Queen’s Annual Fund.  Applications for projects that significantly impact and improve the student experience for a … Continue reading

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6 ways to mess up a Careers Fair

  1.  Dressing like Captain Jack Sparrow – I know those mucky superstars, oversized t-shirts and ripped jeans are deemed fashionable for roaming around the McClay, but for a Careers Fair you need to have a bit of class about … Continue reading

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AHSS Graduate Recruitment Fair

For AHSS students, the Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair usually serves as an annual reminder that you feel STEM students are more likely to get hired than you following university. HOWEVER this does not necessarily have to be the case. … Continue reading

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Employers offering placements to any degree

Not ready for a job yet but need relevant experience? Voluntary work, work experience and placements are great way of gaining valuable experience and insight into careers that you might not even have considered. Listed below are just a few … Continue reading

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