Skills & Employability Week
| Date | Time and location | Event title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 November | 2pm to 3pm
iQ East 0.15 |
Beyond Job Boards: Finding Opportunities Through Research and Networking | In this workshop, you'll learn how to identify employers of interest, use LinkedIn and alumni networks strategically, and hold effective networking conversations that help you build connections, gather insights and explore potential career paths. You'll also have the chance to practise networking conversations in small groups, to prepare you for the rest of Skills & Employability Week. |
| Tuesday 3 November | 4pm to 5:30pm
GC701 |
CEPA Skills Session - Economics in Action: Consulting Skills for the Real World | Curious about how economics shapes real-world decisions? Join CEPA, an economic consulting firm based in London, for an interactive skills session designed for students interested in economics consulting careers. |
| Wednesday 4 November | 4pm to 6pm
GC701 |
Alumni speed networking | Meet alumni working across finance, consulting, and related industries in this alumni networking event. Rotate between tables, hear about different career journeys, and make valuable professional connections. |
| Thursday 5 November | 10:30am to 12:30pm GC201 |
Get Interview Ready - Your Toolkit to Stand Out (featuring Industry Recruiters!) | This workshop will break down common interview formats (including assessment centres) to help you learn how to strengthen your interview technique. There will be the opportunity to practise your interview skills in small groups to increase your confidence and help you feel prepared for real interviews. |
| 4pm to 7pm Peston Lecture Theatre (Graduate Centre) |
AmplifyME simulation + alumni panel | Hear from a panel of QMUL alumni working in industry, and take part in a fast-paced live AmplifyME simulation experience.
There will be an opportunity to network with alumni afterwards. |
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| Friday 6 November | 4pm to 6pm GC701 |
Employer panel & networking | Join leading finance professionals as they share their journeys, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring finance leaders.
There will be an opportunity to network over light refreshments at the end. |