Careers & Enterprise Gemma Garrett School of Geography Careers Consultant & Careers Consultant for Researchers

Careers & Enterprise Where are we? Room WG3 on the ground floor of the Queen’s Building (near the Octagon) Call us on 0207 882 8533 or visit us in WG3 9.30am-5pm, Mon-Fri www.careers.qmul.ac.uk

See ‘other sites’ for Geography and PhD resources http://qmplus.qmul.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5476

Career & Enterprise How can we help you? Exploring your career options Developing your skills and building your CV Meeting employers and alumni Finding job opportunities Making applications Preparing for interviews Enterprise support

Masters students: Where will you be in 12 months time? I’m not sure yet I have a few ideas I know what job/PhD I want to do We’re here to help you – whatever stage you’re at

I’m not sure yet… Explore your options: Online resources: QM+ Careers & Enterprise and Geography Careers Events: talk to alumni and employers www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events Think! What are you good at/like doing? One-to-one careers appointment to discuss ideas & options Call 0207 882 8533 or visit WG3

Destinations (2015 and 2016) Communications Manager (university) Strategic Manager (university) PhDs in Geography, Sociology, Finance, etc Information Assistant (journal) Asset Scientist (water supply co.) Environmental Consultant (water & environmental co.) Environmental Consultant (education research) Community Organiser (national charity) Assistant Location Manager (production co.) Campaigns & Outreach Coordinator (large charity) Manager (environmental conservation organisation) Geography Teacher (secondary school)

Explore your options at events 29th Sept: QMUL Job Market 4th Oct: Civil Service Fast Stream talk 5th October: Careers in insurance 12th Oct: Business & Finance Fair 19th Oct: Law careers for non-law students 28th Nov: Careers in international development tbc: Careers in sustainability & environmental services Plus (dates tbc) careers in: teaching, marketing, market research, Foreign Commonwealth Office, public sector… Next Spring: ‘Where can a Geography degree take you?’ www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events

I have a few ideas/know what I want to do… Know when to apply: Grad schemes: open now-Dec (e.g. TargetJobs, Prospects, Grad Talent Pool) Grad level positions: Apply ~3 months before you want to start PhDs: check application & funding deadlines; start early (FindaPhD.com, uni sites) How can we help? One-to-one application advice & mock interviews Call 0207 882 8533 Geography PG workshops Events & skills workshops www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/ events Job opportunities www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/jobs

Forthcoming skills workshops 9th Oct: Mock assessment centre 23rd Oct: Ace you application to the Civil Service Fast Stream 1st Nov: Video interviews Skills workshops on applications, commercial awareness, etc (dates tbc) www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events Plus… Video interviews and practice psychometric tests on Careers QM+ page

Develop skills for your CV On/near QM: Access to internships, work experience in a charity & challenging temp work www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/ workexperience QM JobOnline www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/jobs

Enterprise support Have you got a project idea? We could help you turn it in to a business! InQUBEate - seed funding & mentoring Funding (Try it, Build it, Grow it) One-to-one advice & guidance - from marketing strategy to funding applications Bootcamps - 3 days start-up & Social Hack Maker’s Market - showcasing QMUL student entrepreneurs, designers, inventors & crafters Tailored workshops and networking events www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/students/enterprise 3 Day Startup Bootcamp: a 72-hour ‘learning-by-doing’ on-campus workshop that teaches entrepreneurial skills in a hands-on environment. Students develop a business idea from concept to pitch over the three days. See more information at: http://queenmary.3daystartup.org/ East London Social Hack: a 3-day bootcamp that equips you with the skills you need to start your own social enterprises from scratch. Over the weekend you’ll learn the basics of setting up a social enterprise, including idea generation using the social lean canvas, market testing and validation, and how to create impact for users. The bootcamp culminates with a final pitch event to a judging panel, where teams have the opportunity to pitch for a package of funding and follow-on support from the Enterprise team. Makers’ Market: showcasing student entrepreneurs, designers, inventors and crafters from QMUL and part of the larger Festival of Communities run by The Public Engagement Team. Start-Up, Stand-Up: young business people give light-hearted reflections on their road to success, aiming to inspire the audience to start their own businesses. Various tailored workshops and networking events

Stay up to date! QM+ Careers & Enterprise page QM+ SoG Careers page www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events @QMCareers, careers/DC blogs Make an appointment: Call 0207 882 8533 or visit us in WG3 on the ground floor of the Queen’s Building We are here to help you!

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