“We benefited greatly from the Business
Innovation Zone. Aside from free access
to office space and equipment, we have also
received advice from experts from Business
Gateway, as well as academic and support staff
at Queen Margaret University.”
Michal Korzonek
BA (Hons) Film and Media graduate
At QMU there are countless opportunities
for you to hone your skills and experience,
making you highly attractive to future
employers and equipping you to compete
in the jobs market.
Another great way to strengthen your CV
is getting involved in the Students’ Union
– whether it be through volunteering,
becoming a member of the Student
Parliament or representation team, or
contributing to the student newspaper.
This is a great way to strengthen your CV.
Paid internships and other extracurricular
opportunities (see pages 16 & 17) can
develop your skills and confidence,
helping you stand out from the crowd and
enhancing your employability.
Part-time or holiday employment
Many students opt to obtain part-time
work throughout their studies or
something with more full-time hours over
the summer break. Whether you want
something specifically related to your
studies, or just a bit of extra cash, our
Careers and Employability team can
provide you with information on part-time
jobs and seasonal work. Due to the
location of the University, there are
numerous opportunities for employment in
Edinburgh, Musselburgh and the
surrounding areas.
Quick fact
We are top in Scotland and third in the UK for
employment of our graduate leavers.
*Source: July HESA 2017
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