Careers & Employability, University of Liverpool

What a phenomenal semester it’s been! To everyone who contributed their hard work, care, and expertise – thank you! The impact we’ve made together is truly incredible, and the numbers speak for themselves: 📌 Over 2,400 Career Studio interactions 📌 More than 4,800 students attended our on-campus events 📌 280 employer activities featuring 220 employers 📌 80+ embedded modules delivered, supporting thousands of students 📌 21,000 students active on Handshake - and even more across our other digital platforms! A huge thank you to the whole #livunicareers team, our incredible University of Liverpool colleagues, and all the amazing employer partners and alumni who generously share their time and support all that we do. And, of course, a special shoutout to our inspiring students, whose enthusiasm and engagement make it such a pleasure to work with you all! 🌟 Here’s to keeping this momentum going in the new year and continuing to empower our students for success! 🚀 #CareersAndEmployability #Teamwork #UniversityOfLiverpool #LivUni #StudentSuccess #MakingAnImpact #LivUniCareers #CareerStudio

The Patchwork Foundation Masterclass programme is an exciting chance to gain unique opportunities and learn directly from senior leaders in politics, business, media and public life. The programme is for young people aged 18-30 from underrepresented communities, and it also provide additional opportunities for professional development, including mentorship, skill-building sessions, and networking experiences. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to individuals 18-30 years old with an interest in politics, public service, or leadership and a commitment to personal and professional development. They are particularly keen to hear from individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria: · From BAME communities · NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) · First-generation higher education students · Attended a State Secondary School · Have care experience or are estranged from family · Refugee or asylum-seeking status · Those with primary carer responsibilities · Those from low-income households · Little to no professional experience in politics, including in the Civil Service ⏰ Deadline: Sunday 29 December 2024 at 5pm. Don’t miss out! More info and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gTFut-zP #edi #diversity #patchwork #equalityplus #livunicareers #careers #politics #business #media #publiclife #masterclass

We’re excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2025 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Culture and Creativity Awards! 🎉 Our nomination, in collaboration with Alan Johnston Partnership and Springpod, is for the Preparing for Work Award, recognising our innovative efforts to support students in developing their employability skills and preparing for their future careers. This year’s awards received over 600 nominations, celebrating the individuals and organisations driving creativity and culture across the region. We’re proud to be named among the 54 finalists across 15 categories. Congratulations also to our colleague Richard Leighton from the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship for their Improving Education and Learning Award nomination, and to all the amazing finalists! Thank you to everyone who supports our mission to empower students and graduates – we’re thrilled to be part of this inspiring event, and can't wait for the awards ceremony in March 2025 🏆 #CultureAndCreativity #CareersTeam #TeamLivUni #Awards #Livuni #Livunicareers #Enterprise University of Liverpool #Teamwork

Earlier this month, nine groups of University of Liverpool #Psychology students showcased their incredible entrepreneurial talent during Dragons' Den-style pitches as part of the Young Enterprise UK Start-Up programme. Through their participation in the PSY398 module, which spanned the full 12 weeks of semester one, and after lots of hard work, they delivered their presentations before a panel of judges and academics, competing for a chance to advance to the next stage of the competition.   Here's what some of them had to say:   👩🏫 Jen Foden-James (#livunicareers): "Every single group member looked and sounded confident and professional. Groups seamlessly linked psychological research to their business ideas and turned feedback into positive changes in just a week."   🎤 Daniel Atherton (Judge): "I came away incredibly inspired by every single one of the students and I am delighted to know they are the future of business. It was a privilege to see their brilliant and original business ideas combined with deep market research and initiative taken to test ideas, reach out to potential suppliers and customers, brand build and then present clearly to a large room of people."   ✨ Suzanne Lockwood (Young Enterprise UK): "This was my first internal final of the 2024-25 calendar, and what a start! It was an absolute pleasure to witness their well thought out, though-provoking, and, in some cases, unique ideas."   A massive well done to all nine teams for their phenomenal efforts and innovative ideas that included; rent an umbrella, wellbeing kits, haircare, a student furniture swap to deal with end of year waste, fancy costume swap shop, saving data saved at end of life to send to relatives, peer to peer support for sixth formers preparing for uni, a and a new dating app. 🏆 Special congratulations to the winning team, and we can't wait for the regional finals in February 🤞 #enteprise #livuni #psychology #entrepreneurship #livunicareers

Congratulations to University of Liverpool grad Aisha Chowdhury who has just been named as Computing Graduate of the Year! What an amazing achievement 😍 #livunigrad #classof2022 School of Physical Sciences, University of Liverpool #graduate #maths #livunialumni Liverpool University Women in Science & Engineering Gillian O'Brien Darren S. Charlotte Ford

On 6 December, we welcomed students from the School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures to the Career Studio for the finale of a real-world business challenge set by global FMCG leader Procter & Gamble (P&G). Throughout the semester, students on the HLAC220 Industry Preparation module have worked in teams to research, plan, and develop strategies for the Lenor Unstoppables Innovation Challenge. The goal? To boost sales of the brand's in-wash scent booster by 10% over the next two years. Last Friday, they delivered their pitches to Jack Devlin (National Account Manager at P&G), Dr Victoria Stobo, Dr Ian Magedera, and colleagues from University of Liverpool, showcasing a range of innovative ideas, including: ✨ Influencer-led social media campaigns with a sustainability focus ✨ Collaborations with luxury perfume brands ✨ Competitive pricing strategies emphasizing multi-buy deals Matt Jones from #livunicareers “It was fantastic to see the students’ creativity, research skills, and ability to tackle real consumer challenges in action.” Well done to all involved for rising to the challenge and delivering such inspiring ideas! 👏 P&G are currently recruiting for a range of internship, placement, and graduate roles - take a look at the opportunities via Handshake 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSwmSDwy #livunicareers #realworldchallenge #careers #livuni #employer #pitch #challenge #employability #employerchallenge #teamlivuni #yini

Congratulations to all of our amazing University of Liverpool students who are graduating this week 🎉 Don't forget, we're here to help you into your graduate career and would love to keep in touch to offer our support, and to find out how you're getting on. Just because you have graduated doesn’t mean that you’re no longer a part of our #livuni community! Update your contact details via our quick online form so that we can keep in touch 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBgfnSdW #livuni #livunigrad #livunicareers #graduate #graduateoutcomes #alumni

As we get ready for our December graduation ceremonies next week, we caught up with Amy Bethanie Hill, a Class of 2024 MSc Psychology graduate, as she reflects on her time at the University of Liverpool 💜 "Looking back, you’ll see just how resilient you’ve been. A 2:1 degree, a Master’s with merit, and a graduate role—you achieved all of that. Now, you’re the person your younger self needed: a guiding light for your brother as he begins his nursing degree, and a source of inspiration for students you support as a Programme Coordinator at upReach." Congratulations on your graduation Amy, and your new role with UpReach. It was great to see you back on campus this week and we hope you have any amazing time at your graduation ceremony 🙌 Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/esYS3eYG #Classof2024 #livunicareers #psychology #livuni #livunigrad

🎓 The targetjobs UK Undergraduate of the Year Awards are back, and they're looking for the best and brightest undergrads in the UK 🌟 With 13 unique awards, each partnered with leading employers, winners will secure some incredible prizes—think paid internships, exclusive trips abroad, or once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. 🏆 Find the perfect award for you: With 13 categories, there's something for everyone—but you can only apply for one! Choose carefully: - Black Heritage - Career Changer - Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent - Celebrating Resilience - Social Mobility in Real Estate and the Built Environment - Engineering - Female - Insurance - Management - Multilingual - National Security - Powering Technology in the North East - Software Engineering 📅 Key dates: The application deadline is 27 January 2025, and the grand final takes place on 25 April 2025 Ready to make your mark? Drop in to the Career Studio to have a chat to our Career Coaches who will be able to help you with the different stages of the application process. Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/edEB4R_H #UGOTY2025 #targetjobs #UndergraduateAwards

Graduating next week? To help you navigate your special day, make sure you take a look at this ‘before, during and after’ checklist, which covers everything you need to know about your #LivUniGrad December ceremony 🎓 Here’s everything you need to know 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmWx5yxP Beyond graduation - Just because you have graduated doesn’t mean that you’re no longer a part of our University of Liverpool community! We're here to help you into your graduate career and would love to keep in touch to offer our support, and to find out how you're getting on. Update your contact details via our quick online form so that we can keep in touch 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBgfnSdW #livuni #livunigrad #livunicareers #graduate #graduateoutcomes #alumni