This interactive tool will help you identify the skills you already have, areas you want to develop, and inspire you to think about potential careers.
Click on the general skills (e.g., Critical Thinking) to see specific examples of what we do in Comparative Literature. When you write a job application, you can adapt these examples to show your strengths in a clear and convincing manner!
Follow a career pathway (e.g., Education) to find out about job types (e.g., ESOL teacher) and the key skills they require. You’ll also find links to learn more, or to book a 1:1 appointment at the QMUL Career Centre.
Of course, these are just some possible options. Take this as a starting point and make sure you talk to your friends, Academic and Career Advisors about your plans for the future!
This interactive tool was designed for and by Comparative Literature students at QMUL. We hope to help you connect your strengths and skills as Comp Lit student to the world of work and explore the wealth of options open to you with a Comp Lit degree!
Comp Lit at Work is a collaboration between Queen Mary’s Comparative Literature Department and Students, and QM’s Career Centre. The visual design was made by TEKJA-a London based data visualisation studio.
Dr Kasia Mika and Andrea Cox initiated and coordinated the project, along with: Arianna, Ciara, Genevieve, Imogen, Miranda, and Tabitha.
If you have any questions, contact: Dr Kasia Mika (k.mika[at]qmul.ac.uk)