Liverpool John Moores University

Student Futures

Welcome to the Student Futures Booking Website

Below is a list of events, workshops and talks currently on offer. Current students can book using your LJMU username/password and graduates can book using the ‘Graduate access’ section.

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Careers VR Simulation

Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Careers Zone
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Join us in the virtual world! 

Build skills and improve your confidence with interviews and presentations, to help prepare for the real thing?

Using the Bodyswaps system on our virtual reality headsets will allow you to experience what it would be like to take part in a panel interview or present to an audience - without the nerves of early attempts in front of humans!

The VR headset can give you instant feedback on key areas of interviews and public speaking such as voice tone, body language, eye-contact and active listening.

Everyone is welcome. Sessions range from 5 minutes to one hour, depending on your requirements.

To access the VR drop-in please let us know by registering your interest online and attending at Student Life Building Careers Zone.

Careers VR Simulation

Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Careers Zone
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Join us in the virtual world! 

Build skills and improve your confidence with interviews and presentations, to help prepare for the real thing?

Using the Bodyswaps system on our virtual reality headsets will allow you to experience what it would be like to take part in a panel interview or present to an audience - without the nerves of early attempts in front of humans!

The VR headset can give you instant feedback on key areas of interviews and public speaking such as voice tone, body language, eye-contact and active listening.

Everyone is welcome. Sessions range from 5 minutes to one hour, depending on your requirements.

To access the VR drop-in please let us know by registering your interest online and attending at Student Life Building Careers Zone.

CV Café (Student Life Building)

Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
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Everyone is welcome to visit us at a CV Café that takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm-3pm at the Student Life Building Careers Zones.

*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.

Careers VR Simulation

Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Careers Zone
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Join us in the virtual world! 

Build skills and improve your confidence with interviews and presentations, to help prepare for the real thing?

Using the Bodyswaps system on our virtual reality headsets will allow you to experience what it would be like to take part in a panel interview or present to an audience - without the nerves of early attempts in front of humans!

The VR headset can give you instant feedback on key areas of interviews and public speaking such as voice tone, body language, eye-contact and active listening.

Everyone is welcome. Sessions range from 5 minutes to one hour, depending on your requirements.

To access the VR drop-in please let us know by registering your interest online and attending at Student Life Building Careers Zone.

Level Up Digital: Creating Buyer Personas

Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: External Event
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Buyer personas are created through research and analysis of who is already buying from you. They can help you get into the mindset of your potential buyers and create the right content. This interactive workshop will develop your understanding and knowledge of how to create buyer personas for business.


This lunchtime academy workshop series is hosted by Liverpool Business School and the LJMU Start-up Hub.

Level Up Digital: Website Building Using WordPress

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: External Event
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Careful planning and a clear sense of purpose are the keys to success in building web sites. In this workshop, we will learn the 6 stages for developing a website and the basics of colour theory in web design. Upon completion, we will have also learnt how to set up your account and build a website using WordPress.


This lunchtime academy workshop series is hosted by Liverpool Business School and the LJMU Start-up Hub.

Level Up Digital: Building an SEO Roadmap

Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: External Event
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Consumers tend to trust organic links more, thus advertisers often try gaming the search engine’s ranking algorithm to increase the visibility from the search results. This interactive workshop will develop your understanding and knowledge of the keyword research process and how to build an SEO roadmap.


This lunchtime academy workshop series is hosted by Liverpool Business School and the LJMU Start-up Hub.

Level Up Digital: Social Media & Content Marketing

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: External Event
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Doing social media marketing is not as easy as it may seem. There is a human on the other end reading the content you created. In this workshop, we will learn the purpose of content marketing and how to increase social engagement. Upon completion, we will have also learnt about the 6 types of content and the 4 dimensions of tone of voice with real life examples.


This lunchtime academy workshop series is hosted by Liverpool Business School and the LJMU Start-up Hub.

Freelance Summer School

Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Room 2.04
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The Freelance Summer School is designed for any student thinking of freelancing or self-employment .

This practical approach to the world of freelance is designed to help you create a business that works for you. You’ll leave with a plan to launch each part of your freelance venture: being great at your craft, connecting to and finding customers, and a practical plan to run your business.

You’ll learn how to:

Master your craft. You’ll define the thing it is that you do well, and how that relates to the people, companies, productions and agencies that value what you do.

Get clients and contracts. You’ll create a set of actions, based on your craft, industry and personal goals, that help you land future business.

Manage the business. We’ll demystify the key activities related to running a business: invoicing, taxes, bookkeeping, insurance and more.

I've got a business idea. What next?

Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - 203
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Do you have a business idea but not sure what to do next? Or are you thinking of freelancing but not sure how to get started?

This 2-hour session will look at the first steps you need to take to explore your idea’s feasibility.

We will consider the different elements of putting a business together, give you some top tips for market research techniques and think about who your potential customers might be and how you might best reach them.

I've got a Business Idea. What next?

Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Room 2.05
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Do you have a business idea but not sure what to do next? Or are you thinking of freelancing but not sure how to get started?

This 2-hour session will look at the first steps you need to take to explore your idea’s feasibility.

We will consider the different elements of putting a business together, give you some top tips for market research techniques and think about who your potential customers might be and how you might best reach them.