Careers Network

Working closely your academic school, our team of experts ensures that every student has access to careers advice.  As well as large careers fairs, we hold sector-specific events, involving employers and Loughborough alumni, to help you make valuable connections and secure high-quality placements and graduate roles.  

We encourage you to start thinking about you career as soon as you can! There is a lot you will do at Uni to prepare yourself for life as a graduate, so the earlier you begin the sooner you will start to build an impressive CV. 

You can:

• sign up to the Personal Best programme and use the app to help you review your skills and set goals for your development at Loughborough
• visit the Explore career options section of our website, which provides online tools for self-analysis and helps you to find out what career opportunities are out there
• develop your personal and social interests by getting involved in clubs, societies, hall activities or local organisations
• consider doing a placements and/or build up varied work experiences, through volunteering, work shadowing, work experience, internships, vacation or part time work
• explore the benefits of mentoring and building your networks as early as possible.

 Careers Network offers:

• One-to-one careers guidance and daily advice appointments
• Presentations and workshops on career planning, networking and job search
• Self-help resources and individual advice on CVs and applications
• Practice interviews and mock assessment centres
• Online tools for career choice and job search
• Help securing placements, internships and work experience
• Thousands of placements and graduate vacancies
• Dedicated enterprise experts to support students with new business ideas
• Delivery of the Personal Best skills development programme within your course

For more information on our services, and to book an appointment, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/services/careers/students-and-graduates

Support finding a placement or work experience

Taking a year out on placement is a fantastic way to gain invaluable experience in a real workplace, developing your employability skills and building a professional network.  There is a wide range of support available, provided in your own school or department and by Careers Network.  You can access opportunities advertised at Loughborough via our central vacancy system Careers Online.  However, opportunities will also be promoted by your designated Placements Officer and you can also find placements advertised online.  

With exceptionally strong links with employers, we host careers fairs and provide hundreds of opportunities for you to meet employers on campus.  The Careers Network team supports students throughout the application process including checking CVs, covering letters and application forms, mock interviews and advice on psychometric testing and assessment centres. You can also meet Careers Consultants with specialist knowledge of your subject area to discuss application strategies, and seek information, advice and guidance on your career plans.   

For more information visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/services/careers/students-and-graduates/placements

Student and graduate enterprise and business support

Loughborough Enterprise Network (LEN) is here to support you on your business or self-employment journey. We provide valuable opportunities for you to develop your entrepreneurial skills through events and competitions, training, mentoring, online resources and funding, available to both our students and graduates. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or wondering how to get started, we help you to transition into the world of entrepreneurship, innovation and new ventures, supporting you throughout every stage of your journey.

After graduation, alumni (up to five years post-graduation) can apply for a place on our accelerator programme, The Studio. Grow your business while accessing, office space, specialist training and one-to-one coaching to bring your business ideas to life.

For more information visit:  www.lboro.ac.uk/students/len or www.lboro.ac.uk/the-studio

Personal Best is an exclusive development programme for Loughborough students. It is structured around the University motto: Veritate, Scientia, Labore - with each word indicating development in a particular dimension of a student’s life at Loughborough.  

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