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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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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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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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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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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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