Student Futures

Did you know you can access Student Futures Services all through the academic year?

If you’ve not used our services before that’s okay, we’ll show you where to start, whether you are graduating this summer or a year ago, we’ve got you.

Come along to this session to find out more about how we can support you when you leave uni.

We’ll show you some of the online careers tools and services you can use to help you make the transition into your next steps even after graduation.

This session is open to all current LJMU students and graduates.

By attending this session you will:

*no need to book*

The CV Café is ideal for short enquiries and advice about CV & Cover Letters, but we can also discuss topics such as:

• Job-searching
• work experience
• job and course applications
• personal statements
• postgraduate study
• course changes
• placements and internships
• graduate schemes

For help with CVs please have a copy of your CV and cover letter ready, or a job description/person specification with you.

*no need to book*

The CV Café is ideal for short enquiries and advice about CV & Cover Letters, but we can also discuss topics such as:

• Job-searching
• work experience
• job and course applications
• personal statements
• postgraduate study
• course changes
• placements and internships
• graduate schemes

For help with CVs please have a copy of your CV and cover letter ready, or a job description/person specification with you.

Are you looking for job opportunities or work experience? Do you want to develop your skills and enhance your CV?

This session will help you prepare for the Student Futures Graduate jobs fair! We'll have a wide range of organisations from various sectors including Retail, Hospitality and Health and Education Organisations. There will a range of job opportunities and a chance to discuss work experience opportunities. Come along to this online session to help you get the most out of the upcoming fair.

A full list of organisations attending will be published nearer the time

Students from any programme or level of study are welcome to attend the event.

*no need to book*

The CV Café is ideal for short enquiries and advice about CV & Cover Letters, but we can also discuss topics such as:

• Job-searching
• work experience
• job and course applications
• personal statements
• postgraduate study
• course changes
• placements and internships
• graduate schemes

For help with CVs please have a copy of your CV and cover letter ready, or a job description/person specification with you.

*no need to book*

The CV Café is ideal for short enquiries and advice about CV & Cover Letters, but we can also discuss topics such as:

• Job-searching
• work experience
• job and course applications
• personal statements
• postgraduate study
• course changes
• placements and internships
• graduate schemes

For help with CVs please have a copy of your CV and cover letter ready, or a job description/person specification with you.

This is an online session for disabled students to understand, and familiarise with, the tests they may encounter in recruitment and the adjustments they might need. This session aims to help you feel more comfortable participating in psychometric tests and assessments whether for selection or for personal development.

This event will be particularly useful if you are a disabled student who is about to apply for graduate schemes and internships.

The session will cover:

• How we may respond to assessments and how this may impact on how you approach them

• The different types of assessments (psychometric and non-psychometric), and the kinds of adjustments you might request

• Why your candidate experience is an important aspect of your job hunting strategy

A leader in the transport industry will share her experiences of assessments in recruitment and requesting the adjustments she has needed for them.

There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the event. If you would prefer to send in your question by email please send it to j.l.tannett@ljmu.ac.uk by 9th October.

If you need any adjustments to access this session please email j.l.tannett@ljmu.ac.uk in advance.

This session is run jointly with four other universities, there will be students from other universities participating.

Many graduate recruiters use assessment centres to assess candidates for their suitability to a position. This online session will explain what to expect and how to perform well.

Please note this session will run as an online webinar. Instructions on how to join the session will be sent to you when you register to attend.

Did you know you can access Student Futures Services all through the academic year?

If you’ve not used our services before that’s okay, we’ll show you where to start.

Come along to this session to find out more about how we can support you when you leave uni.

We’ll show you some of the online careers tools and services you can use to help you make the transition into your next steps even after graduation.

This session is open to all current LJMU students and graduates.

By attending this session you will:

Attending a job fair can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This webinar is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the upcoming Graduate and Placement Jobs Fair.

You’ll learn practical tips and strategies for making the most of your time at the fair and connecting with potential employers.

Please note this session will run as an online webinar. Instructions on how to join the session will be sent to you when you register to attend.

We know from research that graduating from university can generate a lot of anxiety for many graduates on so many levels. With that in mind, we felt it would be useful to offer a session that addresses financial and wellbeing implications and provide you with an effective insight on what the future holds over the coming months as the world takes another evolutionary step for you.

Are you considering starting a business, or going freelance, but not sure where to start?

Maybe you have a clear business idea already and would like some support to get it ready to launch?

In this short session we’ll cover some of the key aspects of what it takes to turn that idea into a successful start- up, such as market research, marketing and start-up costs. We’ll also discuss some of the support and resources available. At the end of the webinar you’ll have a better understanding of your next steps to becoming an entrepreneur, and how the Start-up Hub can help you get there.

Are you looking to gain work experience, secure a sandwich placement or are you a final year student looking to secure a graduate job to start in 2024 after graduation?

Students from any programme or level of study are welcome to attend to meet and network with 65+ employers from a range of sectors looking to hire students from across all courses and disciplines

Only organisations with currently available or upcoming opportunities will attend, so this is a fantastic opportunity to sort out your next steps.

A free lunch will be provided on a first come first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!

If you have a disability, health condition or are neurodivergent and find busy fairs can be overwhelming, join us from 11am for our accessibility hour. This will give you an opportunity to meet employers in a quieter environment.

Considering Postgraduate Study?

This informal webinar will provide a broad overview of Postgraduate Study and the options available; some of the possible reasons students have for undertaking further study; and, a look at fees and funding options.

Remember, if you already have an interest in a specific course then you can book an appointment with a Careers and Employability Adviser for further information and advice.

Successfully completing University study and being awarded a degree is undoubtedly one of the biggest achievements that a person can have.

Unfortunately, not many applicants give the proper attention to their degree representation on their CVs.

Writing LJMU [Degree Name] [Award] will tell the recruiter you have a degree but with over 340,000 students graduating per academic year in the UK you need to maximise your input here to stand out.

Undertaking a degree during a pandemic is likely to be one of the most challenging things you ever do – we’ll share advice on showcasing your digital and online learning skills along with tips filling any ‘white space’ on your CV.

Find out how to describe your degree, your skills and your academic learning and create a great impression on your CV.

LinkedIn is increasingly the ‘go to’ recruitment tool used by employers, so join this webinar to find out how to get started and make the most of it.

This online class will cover how to set up an effective profile and use the site to build up your professional network.

Please note this session will run as an online class/webinar. Instructions on how to join the session will be sent to you when you register to attend.

Whilst there have been significant changes to the graduate labour market, graduate schemes still offer some of the highest quality job opportunities.

They can offer graduates employment with structured training and progression often alongside competitive salaries and benefits. With over half of these graduate schemes open to those who have a degree in any subject discipline, this online class will cover the basics of what types of graduate schemes are available across various job areas. This information could help you decide if a graduate scheme is for you and how to increase your chances of making a successful application.

Please note this session will run as an online webinar. Instructions on how to join the session will be sent to you when you register to attend.

Once you have researched your market and customer enough, you’re ready to develop an MVP – a minimum viable product.

We look at how to develop the product (or service) based on your research, how to test it and how to calculate a unit cost.

The session includes templates to complete about what your MVP is , how you’re going to test it and a cost of your product.

A session designed for our community of ‘Hubbers’ to drop in and discuss the development of their ideas, steps to launch, grow a business, start freelancing or a side hustle with our team and their peers.

You don’t need to book but you must have had an initial meeting with our adviser or attending training to join the Hubber community.

Please Book a place if you’d like a calendar reminder.

LinkedIn is increasingly the ‘go to’ recruitment tool used by employers, so join this webinar to find out how to make the most of it.

This beginner's class will cover how to set up an effective profile and use the site to build up your professional network. You can also find out more about starting the Student Futures LinkedIn Challenge.

If you have researched your market and designed and tested your product, this session is for you.

We look at how you’re going to launch your business and get to market. We consider your brand and presence, your routes to market, where your customers will come from and how you’ll secure them.

You’ll take away a customer pathway, a template to produce your brand and plan your presence.

Whilst there have been significant changes to the graduate labour market, graduate schemes still offer some of the highest quality job opportunities.

They can offer graduates employment with structured training and progression often alongside competitive salaries and benefits. With over half of these graduate schemes open to those who have a degree in any subject discipline, this online class will cover the basics of what types of graduate schemes are available across various job areas. This information could help you decide if a graduate scheme is for you and how to increase your chances of making a successful application.

Please note this session will run as an online webinar. Instructions on how to join the session will be sent to you when you register to attend.

Successfully completing University study and being awarded a degree is undoubtedly one of the biggest achievements that a person can have.

Unfortunately, not many applicants give the proper attention to their degree representation on their CVs.

Writing LJMU [Degree Name] [Award] will tell the recruiter you have a degree but with over 340,000 students graduating per academic year in the UK you need to maximise your input here to stand out.

Undertaking a degree during a pandemic is likely to be one of the most challenging things you ever do – we’ll share advice on showcasing your digital and online learning skills along with tips filling any ‘white space’ on your CV.

Find out how to describe your degree, your skills and your academic learning and create a great impression on your CV.

Congratulations you’ve been invited to an interview! (Or are going to be soon)

Interviews are a great opportunity to present yourself as the best candidate for a job, but they can be a daunting experience.

This session will give you an insight into how preparation and practise can help you to succeed at in person, telephone and online interviews.

Did you know you can access Student Futures Services all through the academic year?

If you’ve not used our services before that’s okay, we’ll show you where to start.

Come along to this session to find out more about how we can support you when you leave uni.

We’ll show you some of the online careers tools and services you can use to help you make the transition into your next steps even after graduation.

This session is open to all current LJMU students and graduates.

By attending this session you will: