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.

Coffee, Cake and Chat during Disability History Month

Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
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Do you have a disability, health condition or identify as neurodivergent?

Would you like to know more about specific opportunities, how to identify inclusive employers, or how to have conversations about the adjustments you might need in the workplace?

Come along to this informal event for a chance to ask questions and chat to us over a cup of coffee/tea and some cake!

In addition to members of the Student Futures disability team, you can also speak to disabled and neurodivergent graduates and ask them about their experiences too.

Experior Asia Drop-in - find out about teaching abroad

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
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Experior Asia will be visiting the Student Life Building 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 4.30pm, no booking is required, to have an informal chat with their representatives about the opportunities.

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

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Careers Zone
Format: Drop-in
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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.

Drop in Byrom Street

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
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, 21 Nov 2024
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, 21 Nov 2024
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, 21 Nov 2024
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. 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.

Virtual Reality Interview Simulation - BodySwaps Drop-In (Student Life Building)

Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 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.

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, 22 Nov 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 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.

Drop in Student Life Building

Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024
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.

Successful Job Applications

Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Online Event
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Submitting an application form is often the first stage of the graduate recruitment and selection process, and recruiters can receive applications in the thousands.

This online class will show you how to develop your personal brand to make sure your graduate job application form has a positive impact in order to get you through to the next stage of the recruitment process.

National School of Healthcare Science: The Scientist Training Programme

Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Online Event
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A representative from the National School of Healthcare Science will deliver an online presentation about the Scientist Training Programme (STP). The STP offers successful applicants the chance to work in a three-year paid job with the NHS as a trainee clinical scientist, whilst gaining approved and accredited training in the workplace, relevant to a particular healthcare science specialism. The talk will give an insight into the STP programme, and the specialised training which it offers. Further advice and tips will also be provided about the application and interview process, for the STP. This talk is likely to be of most interest to science students but students from any degree programme are welcome to attend it.

The Tutor Trust- find out about paid tutoring

Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: James Parsons Building - Careers Zone- Byrom Street
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

Teach First Drop-in - find out about teaching

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Career Zone Reception
Format: Drop-in
More details
Teach First will be visiting the Student Life Building 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 12.00pm, no booking is required, to have an informal chat with their representatives about the opportunities.

Teach First Drop-in - find out about teaching

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Byrom Street Building - Career Zone
Format: Drop-in
More details
Teach First 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 1.00pm and 3.00pm, no booking is required, to have an informal chat with their representatives about the opportunities.