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.

Time to Talk about Mental Health and Careers

Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Online Event
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Time to Talk Day is on 6 February. It's a campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to encourage people to come together to talk about mental health, listen and change lives.

In this virtual session (via Teams) you will hear from employers and graduates about their own experiences of talking about mental health in the workplace and during recruitment, and how they've given and received support and adjustments related to mental health difficulties.

Let us know if you need any adjustments to access this session by emailing Jennie on J.L.Tannett@ljmu.ac.uk

There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the event. If you would prefer to send in your question by email to be asked anonymously, please send it to the same address, J.L.Tannett@ljmu.ac.uk

Please note that this will be a cross-university session, with students from different universities in attendance.

The Tutor Trust- find out about paid tutoring

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: James Parsons Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
The Tutor Trust will be visiting the Byrom Street Careers Zone for a drop-in event to promote their opportunities. Students from any programme or year group can call in at any time between 9.30am and 3pm, no booking is required, to have an informal chat with their representatives about the opportunities.

The Tutor Trust are a registered charity aiming to help tackle educational inequality in a unique way. Their mission is to 'transform lives through tutoring' by making sure every child who needs some additional academic support can access a great tutor.

Tutoring is:
- local to Merseyside
- paid (£22 p/h)
- fully trained – no experience needed
It doesn’t matter what degree course you are on and you don’t have to be interested in a career in teaching to become a Tutor Trust tutor. Tutoring through The Tutor Trust is a great way to build experience in a school environment whatever your career aspirations.

Come along to talk to representatives to find out more. If you can’t make it on the day get in touch via the Tutor Trust Website/ Instagram or Linkedin

Drop in Byrom Street

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
For any careers enquiries, come along to chat to our friendly team in the Careers Zone at Byrom Street.

***no need to book***

The drop-in is ideal for short enquiries and advice on topics such as:

  • Job-searching
  • Work experience, placements and internships
  • Job and course applications
  • CV and cover letters
  • Personal statements
  • Postgraduate study
  • Course changes
  • graduate schemes
  • Or any other careers matters

For help with CVs, please bring a copy of your CV and cover letter with you, or a job description/person specification if you are applying for a specific role.

Drop in Student Life Building

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
For any careers enquiries, come along to chat to our friendly team in the Careers Zone at the Student Life Building (SLB).

***no need to book***

The drop-in is ideal for short enquiries and advice on topics such as:

  • Job-searching
  • Work experience, placements and internships
  • Job and course applications
  • CV and cover letters
  • Personal statements
  • Postgraduate study
  • Course changes
  • graduate schemes
  • Or any other careers matters

For help with CVs, please bring a copy of your CV and cover letter with you, or a job description/person specification if you are applying for a specific role.

CV Cafe (Byrom Street)

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
Everyone is welcome to visit us at CV Café. Drop-in, grab a free coffee and have a chat about any careers-related matters.

***no need to book***

The CV Café is ideal for short enquiries and advice about CV & cover letters, but you 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 bring a copy of your CV and cover letter with you, or a job description/person specification if you are applying for a specific role.

CV Café (Student Life Building)

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
Everyone is welcome to visit us at CV Café that takes place every Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm - 3pm at the Student Life Building Careers Zone.

*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.

The Interview Power Suit Virtual Reality Drop-In/ Taster Session - (Student Life Building)

Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
A Drop-In session using virtual reality to help you become confident at interviews.

Come along to our drop-in session where you can practice your Employability Skills in Virtual Reality.

Features: Choose from several Scenarios:

  1. Three Steps to answering almost any interview question
  2. Landing the perfect job
  3. Managing interview anxiety
  4. Career mindset development
  5. Interview simulation

Places are limited so book in as soon as possible.

When you arrive, you will be given a virtual reality headset and you will have an opportunity to explore the simulations available at your own pace. Student Futures staff are on hand to guide you through the session if required and provide support should you need.

Virtual Reality Interview Simulation - BodySwaps Drop-In (Byrom)

Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
A drop-in session using virtual reality to help you become confident at interviews.

Come along to our drop-in session where you can practice your Employability Skills in Virtual Reality.

Choose from several Scenarios:

  1. Three Steps to answering almost any interview question
  2. Landing the perfect job
  3. Managing interview anxiety
  4. Career mindset development
  5. Interview simulation

Places are limited so book in as soon as possible.

When you arrive, you will be given a virtual reality headset and you will have an opportunity to explore the simulations available at your own pace. Student Futures staff are on hand to guide you through the session if required and provide support should you need.

CV Café (Student Life Building)

Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
Everyone is welcome to visit us at CV Café that takes place every Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm - 3pm at the Student Life Building Careers Zone.

*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.

Drop in Student Life Building

Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
For any careers enquiries, come along to chat to our friendly team in the Careers Zone at the Student Life Building (SLB).

***no need to book***

The drop-in is ideal for short enquiries and advice on topics such as:

  • Job-searching
  • Work experience, placements and internships
  • Job and course applications
  • CV and cover letters
  • Personal statements
  • Postgraduate study
  • Course changes
  • graduate schemes
  • Or any other careers matters

For help with CVs, please bring a copy of your CV and cover letter with you, or a job description/person specification if you are applying for a specific role.

The Interview Power Suit Virtual Reality Drop-In/ Taster Session - (Student Life Building)

Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
A Drop-In session using virtual reality to help you become confident at interviews.

Come along to our drop-in session where you can practice your Employability Skills in Virtual Reality.

Features: Choose from several Scenarios:

  1. Three Steps to answering almost any interview question
  2. Landing the perfect job
  3. Managing interview anxiety
  4. Career mindset development
  5. Interview simulation

Places are limited so book in as soon as possible.

When you arrive, you will be given a virtual reality headset and you will have an opportunity to explore the simulations available at your own pace. Student Futures staff are on hand to guide you through the session if required and provide support should you need.

SQE Insights from Solicitor Trainees

Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: John Foster Building - G17
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Are you interested in a career as a solicitor? The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has revolutionised the legal profession, offering a flexible and modern pathway to qualification. Hear from three SQE Solicitor Trainee’s who will share their experiences, give an insight into their career journey and an overview of the challenges and benefits of the SQE route to qualification. Whether you are currently studying law, considering a career change, or curious about how the SQE works, this event is for you!

You will learn about the practical aspects to training, and gain expert advice on what the SQE means for aspiring solicitors. Tips on how to stand out to employers in a competitive legal market and there will be an opportunity for you to ask your own questions. This event is for you if you are interested in pursuing a career in law or related fields.

Meet the Experts: Cosmetic Science and Pharmaceutical Science Industry Event

Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: James Parsons Building - James Parsons Lower Lecture Theatre and G.05/G.07 and G.09
More details
This employer event will give students the chance to find out about a range of exciting job opportunities in the cosmetic science and pharmaceutical industry.

For example, in relation to the cosmetic science industry, you will find out about job opportunities within the formulation, development and manufacture of cosmetic products. With reference to the pharmaceutical industry, you will find out about employment opportunities relating to the research and development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

The format of this event will include presentations from some of the employers from 1.00pm to approximately 2.30pm, followed by an employer exhibition and a chance for students to network with the employers from approximately 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Employers delivering presentations at this event will include Thornton & Ross and Unilever. These employers will also attend the exhibition part of the event along with:

  • Adelphi Real World
  • Almac Group
  • The Chemical Business Association and MKR
  • Croda
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Get into Teaching (Department in Education)
  • LJMU Postgraduate Study
  • Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (Kuora)
  • Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital
  • Thornton & Ross
  • TOPRA (The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs)
  • TRI Princeton
  • The Tutor Trust

Please note that in the event of changes in the availability of employers, the above list can be subject to change. A briefing sheet about the event (with further details of the agenda and exhibitors) will be disseminated to students nearer to the time of the event.

The Interview Power Suit Virtual Reality Drop-In/ Taster Session - (Student Life Building)

Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
A Drop-In session using virtual reality to help you become confident at interviews.

Come along to our drop-in session where you can practice your Employability Skills in Virtual Reality.

Features: Choose from several Scenarios:

  1. Three Steps to answering almost any interview question
  2. Landing the perfect job
  3. Managing interview anxiety
  4. Career mindset development
  5. Interview simulation

Places are limited so book in as soon as possible.

When you arrive, you will be given a virtual reality headset and you will have an opportunity to explore the simulations available at your own pace. Student Futures staff are on hand to guide you through the session if required and provide support should you need.

The Tutor Trust- find out about paid tutoring

Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: James Parsons Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
The Tutor Trust will be visiting the Byrom Street Careers Zone for a drop-in event to promote their opportunities. Students from any programme or year group can call in at any time between 9.30am and 3pm, no booking is required, to have an informal chat with their representatives about the opportunities.

The Tutor Trust are a registered charity aiming to help tackle educational inequality in a unique way. Their mission is to 'transform lives through tutoring' by making sure every child who needs some additional academic support can access a great tutor.

Tutoring is:
- local to Merseyside
- paid (£22 p/h)
- fully trained – no experience needed
It doesn’t matter what degree course you are on and you don’t have to be interested in a career in teaching to become a Tutor Trust tutor. Tutoring through The Tutor Trust is a great way to build experience in a school environment whatever your career aspirations.

Come along to talk to representatives to find out more. If you can’t make it on the day get in touch via the Tutor Trust Website/ Instagram or Linkedin