Steve New began working for Elder Dempsters in 1962 as an Indentured Deck Officer Apprentice. In his interview, Steve talks about those early days in the engine room, the dangers of cleaning wheelhouse windows and about why Steve joined the Merchant Navy.
Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.
Student Futures would like to bring LJMU students a range of careers talks, workshops and activities around the themes of Sustainability and Green Jobs.
The organisations on this webpage offer a range of advice, support and guidance on recruitment and employment issues including sharing information about your disability or health condition with prospective employers.
If you have any questions that you may want a quick answer to, then head over to our FAQs. Topics include Careers Team services, events and fairs, the CareerSmart Programme, finding jobs, placements and internships, postgraduate study, potential scenarios and school/faculty-specific information.
Understanding the law will allow you to advocate for yourself and know your rights as a disabled job-seeker or employee.
Explore the Keith Hackett archive of his life and work and how he helped with the emergence of creative industries in Liverpool.
If you are interested in building a career in the green sector, then we recommend talking to people already working in this field.
The Student Futures Team offer free lifetime support to our LJMU Alumni. Find out more about our services, how to use our online careers platform, how to stay connected to the university via LJMU connect, and about Graduate Outcomes.
Are you motivated to improve your understanding of sustainability and build specialist skills and knowledge for your future career?