Category Archives: Careers Stories

AHSS Students Takin’ Care of Business in Brussels (extended version)

MyFuture, the online Queen’s Careers Management Platform, offers students countless opportunities to apply for part-time jobs, internships in firms relating to their degree field, and Queen’s Career Programmes. The Brussels Workplace Study Tour, organised by Tom Mervyn and Greta Campbell … Continue reading

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Talking to Interational Students: Part 2

Students at Queens’ come from a variety of different countries and backgrounds, as well as a range of gender, ages and ethnicities. There are many students that have travelled very far to attend QUB.  In Issue 7 of The Edit … Continue reading

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Interview with a Sky Sports Presenter

Arron Armstrong graduated from Queen’s in 1998 with a degree in Politics and is now a regular presenter on Sky Sports News. 1. Why did you choose to study Politics and how has your degree enhanced your career? I chose Politics … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW – From Anthropology to Stormont

Kate Nicholl Belfast City Councillor, previously worked for Anna Lo MLA in Stormont We ask her about her experience in politics and why she would encourage students to think of a career in it! What are your past qualifications? I … Continue reading

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Getting Experience with the National Trust

Marc Bucklee Seasonal Site Supervisor for Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple What is the best degree for a job with the National Trust? If you want to focus on the visitor experience within the National Trust some sort of degree … 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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The Dream Job – Heather Monteverde

What is your job and what does it entail?   My job is Head of Services for NI Macmillan Cancer and Support and I have overall responsibility for Macmillan in funding the services across NI and being the face of Macmillan NI. My … Continue reading

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