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Who let the Underdogs out? Defending AHSS Students

The commercial mind-set of the twenty-first century in general does not place much value on arts degrees beyond that of them being a freeloader route into tertiary education under a guise of ‘wishy-washy’ self-expression. There is a defensiveness that must … Continue reading

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The Secret Life of Politics

Working in politics is much more than just the front-faced interactions sitting in a chamber. Behind every elected representative and body of government, there is a huge network which runs government. Often we don’t realise these opportunities exist. Working in … Continue reading

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Top 10 Ways to Mess Up an Interview

Ahhh interviews. That minor stumbling block between us and getting that dream job we KNOW we’d be perfect for. The simple questions that lead us in to a panic. (Name? What’s my name?! Do I even have one?? WHO AM … 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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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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Oh, you’re doing an Arts degree! What job are you going to do with that?

Good Question.  I’m glad you asked. Welcome to the first ever edition of The Edit, a must-see guide, informative magazine and blog made specifically for Arts, Humanities and Social Science students here at Queen’s University. We are uniquely placed as a … Continue reading

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