Get involved in the SEMS Placements and Internships Bootcamp 2025
2-3 September 2025, 10-5pm each day, Mile End campus
School of Engineering & Material Science (SEMS) Year in Industry Placements and Internships Bootcamp is an interactive, intense 2-day on-campus programme to which aims to get undergraduate students ready for competitive recruitment processes. The programme is targeted at incoming second year undergraduate students and all undergraduate engineering and material science students planning on applying for placements or internships during 2025-2026.
Why Queen Mary students:
- Queen Mary University of London has been ranked as the best Russell Group university for social mobility for a second consecutive year.
- Queen Mary was recognised as the most inclusive Russell Group university in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. The authors noted: “Queen Mary continues to prove that social inclusion and academic success are not mutually exclusive.”
The 2 day Bootcamp will include interactive masterclasses on topics including:
- Finding placement & internship opportunities and Introduction to Gradcracker
- Creating your CV and making applications
- Preparing for interviews
- Acing the assessment centre
Why get involved:
- Raise your employer brand awareness on campus
- Highlight internship and placement opportunities
- Engage and network with undergraduate students across Engineering & Material Science (SEMS) programmes
How to get involved:
We're looking for employers and alumni to join us in-person for the day 2 Masterclasses, to share your experiences and advice:
Interview Skills, Wednesday 3 September, 11-1pm, Mile End Campus
From “Tell us about yourself” to “How many rubber ducks can fit in a double-decker bus?”, interviews can cover it all.
This session will help students understand the different types of questions employers ask—from competency and motivational questions to curveballs designed to test your problem-solving skills. Students will be encouraged to practise crafting clear, confident responses so they can approach interviews with greater assurance.
Acing the Assessment Centre, Wednesday 3 September, 2-4pm, Mile End campus
Students will learn what to expect at assessment centres, how students are assessed and common misconceptions. This session will bust the myths and share practical strategies to help students prepare effectively. Students also gain hands-on experience by trying out typical assessment centre activities, so they can approach the real thing with greater confidence.
Get in touch with Placement Officer, Helen Green h.green@qmul.ac.uk to discuss further.