QTaster
QTaster visits help you explore your career options and gain insight into different companies and roles. It also helps those looking to acquire experience build their network and commercial awareness.
Upcoming Visits
World Resources Institute
Monday 9 June, 10:00-13:00
Register your interest on Careers Hub
Open to all UG students
Department for Transport
Wednesday 11 June, 10:00-15:00
Register your interest in your Careers Hub
Open to all UG students
Gattaca PLC/Matchtech
Wednesday 18 June, 9:00-12:00
Register your interest in your Careers Hub
Only for Mechanical Engineering UG students (with priority given to final-year students).
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 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
- After Easter Break & Before Exams: Weekday mornings and 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 panellists gave a lot of insight into the companies. This has been highly instrumental in my decision-making with regards to my career direction."