This webinar brought together Albert, Head of Career Services, and Karl Webb, Business Engagement and Employability Manager at Queen's Business School, for a practical and reflective conversation on adapting to the new graduate market.
As traditional graduate recruitment schemes shrink under economic pressure and the rise of AI, Queen's Business School moved beyond conventional employer engagement by leaning into local ecosystems, focusing on SMEs, micro-businesses, and the voluntary sector to unlock new opportunities for students.
- What career services are seeing today and how AI and hiring shifts are reshaping the market
- Why small and medium-sized businesses matter more than ever for student career pathways
- How Queen's University Belfast developed and scaled internship opportunities in a challenging market
- Rethinking employer engagement as long-term collaboration rather than just a job board posting
- Supporting students not just in "getting a job," but in finding purpose in an evolving future of work
Watch the full recording below.