Preparing For Your Future Career Starts At Queen’s
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Queen’s University Belfast is committed to ensuring your student experience equips you with the skills and connections you need to thrive in your future career. The Careers, Employability and Skills service at Queen’s is dedicated to making employability an unmissable part of the student experience, providing you with valuable opportunities to develop as a future-ready graduate.
“Queen’s Careers, Employability and Skills Service challenged me intellectually and supported my personal growth…”
“… What stood out to me was the emphasis not only on growth and improvement, but on recognising the foundations that were already strong. That clarity helped me build confidence and gave me the momentum to kick-start something meaningful.”
- Florence Diana Charles, MSc. Clinical Health Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast
The Careers, Employability & Skills service at Queen’s can support you to:
- Discover Your Strengths
- Find Opportunities
- Gain Experience
- Build Skills
- Launch Your Career
The Careers, Employability and Skills team will work closely with you to plan your professional development, making sure you gain the right experiences and expertise. Whether you need guidance on decision-making, resume building, networking, or interviewing, our team is here to help shape your journey from student to successful graduate.
“From early on, Careers, Employability and Skills helped me understand how to navigate the UK job market. Through the VMock platform, I learned how to structure my CV to international standards, while one-to-one consultations with career consultants gave me personalised guidance on applications, interview preparation, and communicating my experiences with confidence…”
“… Applying my studies in a real-world, global context confirmed that I was not only adapting—but thriving. Queen’s has been more than a place to study; it has been a supportive launchpad that helped me transition, grow, and prepare for a truly global career.”
- Vaishnavi Metangale, MSc International Business, Queen’s University Belfast
Through tailored workshops, one-to-one advising, and connections to industry experts, you will be empowered to take control of your career path. We will expose you to the right opportunities to hone your future-ready skills and build the professional network you need to kickstart your early career.
“[The Global Leadership Programme] includes workshops, training sessions, networking evenings, the valuable chance to make a difference, and even an international trip…”
“… being a part of this programme has made me a much stronger and confident version of myself. [This programme] is your gateway into becoming change-makers in this highly driven world.”
- Magdalene Natasha Charles, BA Anthropology and English, Queen’s University Belfast
In addition to the Global Leadership Programme, you can get involved through:
- Careers Fairs
- Future-Ready Award
- Future-Ready Skills Course
- International Student Employability Programme
- MyFuture platform
- ‘Spotlight On’ workshops
- and more!
During your time at Queen’s, you will have access to a wide range of career-focused resources and support. All Careers support and resources are available to students from all disciplines and year groups, and for up to two years following graduation.
“My experience with the Careers, Employability and Skills team at Queen’s has been nothing short of incredible. They are encouraging and kind to every student who approach them, providing help wherever needed…”
“… communication from the team has been commendable every step of the way. They always make sure to reach out, guide you, and remain truly supportive.”
- Magdalene Natasha Charles, BA Anthropology and English, Queen’s University Belfast
