Careers events
Accelerate your employability! This list details events that are run by your Careers Network team and range from Mock Assessment Centres to entrepreneurial skills and from Finalist Futures to Student Success Academy. Details below provide the date, time and location of each event. Some may require booking onto which can be done via logging into Target Connect and viewing the Events calendar.
Week commencing 3rd November
Plan your Career Journey
Tuesday 4th November, 12:00 – 13:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This session will introduce participants to the main features of the new online course and include a live Q&A with a career professional, who will provide guidance and direct attendees to further careers support.
Excel in Employer Selection Processes
Thursday 6th November, 12:00 – 13:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This session will guide students through the key features of the online course and include support from a careers professional, who will answer questions and share further careers advice.
International Futures: How to create a UK style CV
Thursday 6th November, 13:00 – 14:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This workshop, open to all international students, will teach how to write an effective UK-style CV. It covers the importance of a strong CV, common employer challenges with international formats, key UK CV components, tailoring techniques, and top tips for success.
GRIT: Celebrating and Empowering Black Students
Friday 7th November, 10:00 – 13:00
The Start-Up Lab – STEM Lab building
Link to Target Connect
These bespoke sessions are designed to celebrate your strengths, build community, and empower Black students to thrive at Loughborough — academically and personally. You’ll explore new perspectives, connect with networks and opportunities, and grow confidence in your abilities and ambitions.
Please note: this workshop takes place across two sessions — 7th November (10am–1pm) and 21st November (10am–1pm) — and attendance at both is required.
Week commencing 10th November
Master's Futures: Creating a Postgraduate Style CV
Monday 10th November, 18:00 – 19:00
Edward Herbert Building - EHB 110A
Link to Target Connect
This webinar aims to help international students in the UK protect themselves from This in-person session helps Postgraduate Taught students create a standout postgraduate-style CV. Students will learn what employers seek at this level, how to structure and format their CV professionally, and how to highlight academic and professional experience effectively. The session also covers tailoring your CV for success, practical tips to stand out, and insights from a recent postgraduate alumnus who will share their experience and advice.
Identifying fraudulent job adverts: What to look out for and how to stay protected
Wednesday 12th November, 13:00 – 14:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This webinar aims to help international students in the UK protect themselves from job scams as they explore post-study employment opportunities. It will explain common types of scams, highlight key warning signs to watch for, and provide guidance on how to safeguard against and report fraudulent job offers, particularly those exploiting visa and sponsorship misinformation.
Develop Study Success Skills through Personal Best
Wednesday 12th November, 15:00 – 16:00
Pilkington Library
Link to Target Connect
This session introduces the Personal Best Award, outlining its purpose, structure, and benefits. Participants will learn how to use the award, badges, and resources to enhance their study skills and personal development. The session will also cover eligible activities, reflection techniques, and support available to help students recognise and build valuable skills for academic success and future job applications.
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Thursday 13th November, 13:00 – 14:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
Discover the possibilities and support available through the Loughborough Enterprise Network! Plus, get ready to be inspired as we introduce a colleague from LUInc, who will introduce our thrilling graduate accelerator program. Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.
Thrive: Celebrating and Empowering South Asian Students
Thursday 13th November, 10:00 – 15:00
The Start-Up Lab - STEMLab building
Link to Target Connect
This event is a supportive workshop designed for South Asian students at Loughborough to explore and strengthen their unique university journey. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to confidently bridge the gap between cultural expectations from home and the academic and social norms of university life. It will empower you to honour your identity, build resilience, and define a clear plan for thriving both academically and personally.
Group Presentation Skills Workshop
Friday 14th November, 11:00 – 12:00
TBC
Link to Target Connect
This event is an interactive session focused on helping you master the art of group presentations. You'll learn how to effectively plan and organise your ideas, divide tasks clearly among team members, and confidently deliver a cohesive presentation. The goal is to ensure you can communicate clearly as a team and make a strong, professional impression.
Week commencing 17th November
East Midlands Conversations: Sharing adjustment experiences for recruitment and the workplace
Tuesday 18th November, 14:00 – 15:30
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This online event, run in collaboration with East Midlands universities, supports students with disabilities through tailored employability advice. Attendees will hear personal stories, gain practical tips, and join a Q&A session on requesting workplace adjustments. The event is open to students from Loughborough and partner universities, with accessibility support available on request.
International Futures: Understanding the Graduate Route visa and Skilled Work Visa
Tuesday 18th November, 18:00 – 19:30
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
This session explains the UK immigration rule changes, focusing on the Graduate Route and Skilled Worker visas. Students will learn how these visas can support their career plans, receive guidance from a trained visa specialist, and have the chance to ask questions in a Q&A.
GRIT: Celebrating and Empowering Black Students
Friday 21th November, 10:00 – 13:00
The Start-Up Lab – STEM Lab building
Link to Target Connect
These bespoke sessions are designed to celebrate your strengths, build community, and empower Black students to thrive at Loughborough — academically and personally. You’ll explore new perspectives, connect with networks and opportunities, and grow confidence in your abilities and ambitions.
Please note: this workshop takes place across two sessions — 7th November (10am–1pm) and 21st November (10am–1pm) — and attendance at both is required.
Week commencing 24th November
Master's Futures: Building Your Network, Building your Master's Career
Monday 24th November, 18:00 – 19:00
EHB 110A
Link to Target Connect
This workshop is designed to help postgraduate taught students build confidence and develop effective networking skills. It will cover how to grow a professional network, create a strong LinkedIn profile, use LinkedIn for job searching, enhance personal branding and online presence, and master your elevator pitch for career success.
International Futures: How to unravel the UK job market
Tuesday 25th November, 18:00 – 19:30
EHB 0.01
Link to Target Connect
Open to all international students, this interactive session will help you navigate the competitive UK job market with confidence. Learn how to tap into the hidden job market, build valuable networking connections, and target employers effectively. You’ll also gain insights into what UK employers are really looking for, how to make speculative applications, and understand the workplace culture that sets you up for success!
Week commencing 1st December
Master's Futures: Masterclass in job searching
Monday 1st December, 13:00 – 14:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
Learn what really works when it comes to landing your next role. This session breaks down today’s job market, how to build a winning job-search strategy, craft standout applications, and time your post-grad job hunt right. Plus: a live demo of our Excel in Employer Selection tool, useful Careers Network resources, and a Q&A for personalised tips. Don’t miss it!
PhD Futures: Fellowship Applications
Tuesday 2nd December, 13:00 – 14:00
MS Teams
Link to Target Connect
Want to secure a fellowship? This session walks you through what fellowships are, why they matter, and how to find the right one for your research career. Learn where to look for opportunities (including those at Loughborough), how to choose the best scheme, what to prepare, and what makes a strong application. Limited spaces so don’t miss out!