What services does the Team offer?
We run the Future Focus programme, deliver careers and employability webinars and workshops, one-to-one advice and guidance appointments with Careers and Employability Advisers in our Careers Zones, manage the LJMU-funded internship programme, deliver careers and employability sessions within faculties and within careers modules, and organise employer presentations and recruitment fairs.
Where are the Careers Zones located?
LJMU has two Careers Zones to allow students to access Careers provision close to where they study. The Careers Zones are staffed by the LJMU Careers, Employability and Start-Up Team.
The Careers Zones are located at the Student Life Building and Byrom Street. Careers Zones are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Who can use the Careers, Employability and Start-Up Team services?
Access to our facilities and all services, information, advice and guidance, workshops and our vacancy website is available free of charge to LJMU students and graduates for life.
I graduated from another university, can I use the LJMU Student Futures Team?
Graduates from other Universities who are within one year of graduation are welcome to use some of our services (information, advice and workshops) subject to availability. Graduates from other Universities more than one year after their graduation may access our information and workshops subject to availability. Please note that priority is given to LJMU graduates.
How do I make an appointment?
To book an appointment with a Careers and Employability Adviser, call in to one of our Careers Zones, in the James Parsons Building at Byrom Street or the Student Life Building. Alternatively, phone 0151-231-3719 or 0151-231-2048, or email the Student Futures Team.
Appointments can also be booked online here on the Student Futures booking website.
Can I have a practice or mock interview?
Yes, you can book a practice or mock interview by phoning our Careers Zone on 0151-231-3719 or 0151-231-2048, or emailing the Student Futures Team.
Please note that you are required to book these types of appointment in advance, please allow a minimum of three days.
Who is the Careers and Employability Consultant for my faculty?
Each faculty has a designated Careers and Employability Consultant, they are as follows:
Faculty of Business and Law: Linda Graham
Faculty of Arts, Professional & Social Studies (HSS, Education, SJS): Hayley Fallon
Faculty of Arts, Professional & Social Studies (LSS, LSA): Tom Strodtbeck
Faculty of Health: Keren Coney
Faculty of Science: Laura Aldridge
Faculty of Engineering & Technology: Andy Byrne
How do I book a place to attend a careers workshop or employer presentation?
To book a place on one of our events, please use our booking system
Can I speak to someone about changing or leaving my course?
Yes, you need to book an appointment to see a Careers and Employability Adviser so that they can help you think about your options and the issues that you need to consider when you are making your decision. To book an appointment, call in to one of our Careers Zones (in the James Parsons Building at Byrom Street or the Student Life Building). Alternatively, phone 0151 231 2048/3719 or email studentfutures@ljmu.ac.uk. It is also advisable to talk to your personal tutor before you make your final decision and to Student Advice (0151 904 6056/6057) to understand any funding issues that may arise.
Can I get feedback on my CV/covering letter/application form/personal statement?
Yes, you need to see a Careers and Employability Adviser for a 30-minute appointment where you will receive feedback and suggestions for improvement. To book an appointment with an Adviser, call in to one of our Careers Zones (in the James Parsons Building at Byrom Street or the Student Life Building). Alternatively, phone 0151 231 2048/3719 or email studentfutures@ljmu.ac.uk.
Can I get feedback on my personal statement for postgraduate study?
Yes, you need to see a Careers and Employability Adviser for a 30-minute appointment where you will receive feedback and suggestions for improvement. To book an appointment with an Employability Adviser, call in to one of our Careers Zones (in the James Parsons Building at Byrom Street or the Student Life Building). Alternatively, phone 0151 2312048/3719 or email studentfutures@ljmu.ac.uk.
Do you offer telephone appointments with a Careers Adviser?
We understand that it is not always easy to come in for an appointment, so we are able to offer your Careers and Employability Adviser appointment by phone or Microsoft Teams. Please note, it is easier to talk through your queries face-to-face as we may be recommending particular websites, for example, that are quite difficult to follow over the phone.