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Careers and Employability

QTemps

QTemps is Queen Mary's on-campus recruitment service, managed by Careers & Employability.

QTemps

We provide students and recent graduates with access to paid temporary employment opportunities across the University and with a range of local business partners.

Our primary goal is to enhance student employability by offering valuable work experience that develops essential professional skills while studying. QTemps enables students and graduates to gain practical experience, build confidence, and strengthen their career prospects through flexible and rewarding employment opportunities.

 

What you will gain

As a QTemps worker, you can benefit from:

  • Paid work opportunities that fit around your studies.
  • Valuable work experience within Queen Mary University of London and with local employer partners.
  • The chance to develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, customer service, administration, and project coordination.
  • Enhanced employability and career readiness through real-world workplace experience.
  • Opportunities to build professional networks and connect with university departments and external organisations.
  • Experience that can strengthen your CV, job applications, and interview performance.
  • Greater confidence in a professional environment while earning an income alongside your studies.

Who can apply?

QTemps is open to current Queen Mary University of London students from all years and disciplines. We may also advertise full time positions suitable for recent Queen Mary graduates seeking temporary work.

Will I get paid?

All QTemps roles are paid temporary positions. All jobs advertised through QTemps are paid the London Living Wage rate as a minimum, with some roles offering higher rates depending on the duties and skills required.

Each role I took on built my confidence, expanded my network, and added tangible, credible experience to my profile. To any student reading this who is hesitating; just register.
— Event Assistant, Research Assistant, Casual Explainer-Centre of the Cell, Residential Services
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