QTaster
Source: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/work-experience/qtaster/ Parent: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/work-experience/the-aspire-programme/
QTaster visits help you explore your career optionsand gain insight into different companies and roles. It also helps those looking to acquire experiencebuild their network and commercial awareness.
What's coming up
On Careers Hub, filter by 'QTaster' to find upcoming visits and sign up.
Upcoming Visits
Please keep checking Careers Hub for visits that are currently open for expressions of interest. We continue to add more visits regularly. You can also look out for updates in your email inbox as well as our Instagram and LinkedIn.
Who can participate in QTaster visits?
QTaster visits to employers are open to all current undergraduate students, regardless of discipline. The program is designed in collaboration with graduate employers to help undergraduates enter the job market. Some visits may be restricted or prioritised based on employers' recruitment targets, such as specific disciplines or positive action recruitment.
At Careers and Enterprise, we prioritise spaces for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This includes those receiving the QMUL Bursary and/or students identifying as Asian Bangladeshi or Asian British Bangladeshi. This positive action is based on the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, which shows that Bangladeshi students' progression is lower than other ethnic groups, highlighting existing inequalities.
How do I book my space?
No application is required to take part. Each QTaster visit is a standalone event listed on the Queen Mary Careers Hub, where you can register your interest. You may attend as many visits as space allows.
There are limited spaces for each visit. To book your place, submit an expression of interest via Careers Hub. Spaces are allocated as soon as possible, and you will be asked to confirm your availability.
Which employers have you visited recently?
Expedia Group, ING Bank, Publicis Groupe, Department for Transport, Tower Hamlets, World Resources Institute, Gattaca PLC, Mulberry Schools Trust.
How to participate and visits schedule
To make participation easier, no application is required. Each QTaster visit is a standalone event listed on the Queen Mary Careers Hub, where you can register your interest. You may attend as many visits as space allows. Keep an eye on the upcoming visit schedule above, as registration opens periodically. Additionally, all students receive updates via our weekly Careers and Enterprise newsletter.
QTaster visits occur three times per academic year:
- Semester A (October & November): Wednesday afternoons
- Semester B (February & March): Wednesdays afternoons
- Post-Exams (June): Weekday mornings and afternoons during the two weeks following end of exams
What have previous QTaster participants said?
"I absolutely loved my course but had no idea what it actually led to… [through QTaster] I learnt how my degree allows me to work in many different sectors."
"I found QTaster very informative and engaging. I met different employers and graduates who I will connect with on LinkedIn. I also met like-minded undergraduates that are in a similar position to me and I made new friends."
"I think the sessions were very informative and the panelists gave a lot of insight into the companies. This has been highly instrumental in my decision-making with regards to my career direction."
Get in touch with us
Contact us with any questions you have