Master's Futures

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According to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, the main reason students choose to study at master’s level is to improve their career and employment prospects. Whether you are changing career, progressing in your current role, completing a professional qualification or working towards higher level study, Careers Network is committed to supporting you. Our skilled and experienced advisers will help you to make informed, successful transitions to the next stage of your career.

Our team will be happy to see you for an appointment.  For information and availability visit book an appointment.  Alternatively you can drop in to our Careers Hub in Edward Herbert Building EHB 2.03 between 11 and 3 on weekdays during terms 1, 2 and 3.

EVENTS TAILORED FOR MASTER'S STUDENTS

Book online to meet our experts, and get help with your career planning, at our Master's Futures events. We run a series of tailored events and workshops to support you as a Master’s student on your career journey. 

Master's Futures:  Creating a postgraduate style CV > Book your place 

Monday 9 November 2026: 6.00pm-7.00pm - room TBC - In person 

Find out how to create a Postgraduate-style CV that makes you stand out from the crowd.

 

Master's Futures:  Masterclass in job searching > Book your place 

Monday 30 November 2026: 1.00pm-2.00pm - Online  

This masterclass is tailored to help master’s students like you, confidently navigate today’s highly competitive job market. With the right strategies and tools, you’ll be empowered to not only find job opportunities but also stand out and secure the roles you desire. 

 

Master's Futures:  Beyond your degree:  Pathways, People and Possibilities > Book your place 

Wednesday 9 December 2026: 1.00pm-2.00pm - room TBC  

This event will: 

  • Give postgrads exposure to a range of career and sector pathways beyond their degree
  • Highlight relevant opportunities such as KTPs, alumni networks, and industry partnerships
  • Create space for genuine, informal interaction between students and speakers
  • Foster a sense of postgraduate community and belonging
  • Signpost students to support structures in one joined-up, accessible event

 

Get Hired!

A series of practical workshops open to all students to support your job hunting and career planning.

Get Hired:  How to make your applications stand out > Book your place 

Tuesday 20 October 2026: 1.00pm-3.00pm - room TBC - In person 

First impressions count! Employers receive hundreds of applications. How can you make sure yours stands out?  

 

Get Hired:  How to use AI effectively in your applications > Book your place 

Thursday 22 October 2026: 1.00pm-2.00pm – room TBC - In person 

AI is changing our world.  How can you ensure you harness this effectively to explore your career options and excel in applications and interviews? 

 

Get Hired:  How to impress at interviews > Book your place 

Thursday 29 October 2026: 1.00pm-3.00pm - room TBC - In person 

This session will cover: 

  • The various formats of interviews and the question types you might encounter. 
  • The differences between good interview answers and bad ones. 
  • Demonstration of our online tools that can help you with your interview performance. 
  • A segment on practising your interview responses and techniques in a safe environment with other students. 
  • Further support and Q & A. 

 

Get Hired:  How to tackle online tests > Book your place 

Wednesday 11 November 2026: 1.00pm-3.00pm - room TBC - In person 

Detail to be confirmed.

 

Get Hired:  How to become an entrepreneur > Book your place 

Thursday 12 November 2026: 1.00pm-2.00pm - Online 

Discover the boundless possibilities and support available through the Loughborough Enterprise Network. 

 

Get Hired:  How to build professional connections > Book your place 

Wednesday 18 November 2026: 1.00pm-2.00pm - room TBC - In person 

Details to be confirmed.

 

Learning about different opportunities is an important stage in your career decision making. Our resources will help you to consider your likes, strengths and values and will encourage you to explore career options.

Careers Network provides advice and links to further sources of information to help you Get Placements, Internships and Graduate Roles.

Explore Loughborough's Careers Network Talent Match programme; paid, short-term opportunities in the UK and abroad, created exclusively for Loughborough students.

You can also apply directly for jobs via Loughborough's online system Target Connect.

If your master’s degree is related to a specific profession then it is a good idea to use professional associations to better understand your field and link up with employers. Look at the job profiles on the prospects website to see which professional associations are linked to your career area.

Careers Network organises many events on campus where you can meet employers.

Watch out for our Autumn Careers Fair in October and our Spring Careers Fair in February.

Some of these fairs may seem targeted at undergraduate students, but don’t let this stop you from attending. Many employers welcome applications from postgraduates students.  Meeting employers face to face is an excellent opportunity to better understand their work culture, values and the opportunities they offer. Alongside large, well-known organisations there will be smaller business attending that you might never have considered.

Our resources support you through every stage of the application process. We can help you to prepare your CV and covering letter and assist you with writing effective, tailored applications.

Employers often use psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. You can prepare for these using our online tools (log in using your Lboro user name and password.)

When you get an interview be sure to book in for interview coaching with one of our careers coaches. This can make a real difference to your confidence and performance.

If you are studying here from another country we have careers support tailored for international students. You might find the information about visas and immigration particularly helpful. Our International Futures programme includes events and sessions especially for international students, so watch out for these throughout the year.

 

Most of our appointments are available via Telephone or MS Teams, so to speak to a member of the Careers Network team remotely you can book an appointment.

From inspired idea to the next big business start-up, we support master's students on their business journeys by providing valuable opportunities to develop a highly desirable, entrepreneurial mindset.

So if you want to start a business, become self-employed, a freelancer, entrepreneur or even develop your enterprising skillset, you can benefit from a wide range of enterprise and business support across both our Loughborough and London campuses.

For more information about the support we provide visit our Embrace Entrepreneurship webpage or you can email us at LEN@lboro.co.uk.

When we send a newsletter to all our current master's students, we will publish it here too for your future reference.

Semester 1

Week 1: Welcome from your careers service

Week 5: Job hunting

Week 9: Acing the recruitment process

Semester 2

Week 1: Online tools and Personal Best

Week 3: Getting started with networking

Week 7: Working abroad and Gap Year special

Week 11: Events and resources for your career plans

For our Loughborough University London students, the Future Space team offer an extensive range of support activities from careers development and business support to networking and employer engagement. 

At Future Space, students can: