Careers events

Finalist Futures: Get Career Ready

Wednesday 8^th October, 15:00 – 17:00

EHB 104, Edward Herbert Building
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Join fellow finalists for activities designed to help you explore your career options. You'll have the chance to meet the finalist careers coach team, ask questions, get advice, and learn about useful online tools and support services. Enjoy some cake and enter to win a prize while planning your next steps!

Finalist Futures: Exploring your options after graduation

Thursday 9^th October, 13:00 – 14:00

MS Teams 
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As you enter your final year, this session offers support whether you have clear career plans or are still exploring options. You'll learn how to assess your career path, discover job opportunities, and understand the role of self-awareness in making informed decisions. The session will also provide useful resources and highlight ongoing support available from CN, both now and after graduation. A student Q&A will give you the chance to ask any questions you have about your next steps.

Finalist Futures: Getting a Graduate Job

Thursday 16th October, 12:00 – 13:00

MS Teams Link to Target Connect Final-year students often start thinking about what comes next, especially how to find and apply for graduate jobs. This session will guide you through where to look for opportunities, how to make standout applications including speculative ones, and what to consider when job hunting. You’ll also get useful resources, tips for applying overseas, and find out how the Careers Network can support you now and after graduation.

Talent Match Internships – Launch Event

Monday 20^th October, 13:00 – 14:00

James France - CC013
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Talent Match internships are back, offering paid, short-term opportunities for students at all levels to gain real-world experience across a wide range of UK organisations. At this event, you’ll find out how to apply for one of three tailored internship programmes, each designed to build your skills, boost your CV, and support your career ambitions. The Careers Network will also be on hand with expert advice to help you make a strong application and feel confident about the process.

Making Successful Applications

Tuesday 21^st October, 13:00 – 15:00

Brockington - B007

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This interactive workshop will help you create a standout CV and cover letter and show you how to effectively showcase your skills on application forms. You'll also learn about the support and resources available through the Careers Network to strengthen your applications. Bring along your current CV to take part in practical activities and get tailored advice.

Impressing at Interviews

Wednesday 29^th October, 13:00 – 15:00

Brockington - B114

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This session will help you understand different interview formats and question types and show the difference between strong and weak answers. You'll explore online tools to improve your performance and have the chance to practise your responses in a supportive environment with other students. The session also includes further support and a Q&A and is open to all students.

Part A Peer Mentoring: Welcome Event

Thursday 30^th October, 18:00 – 20:00

James France Exhibition Area

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This group peer mentoring programme is exclusively for first-year members of the Student Success Academy, which supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education. As a participant, you’ll join a supportive community within your academic school, receive guidance to ease your transition into university life, and gain valuable skills and resources. Benefits include weekly free meals, a Get Ahead Together workbook, networking opportunities, and the chance to work towards the Personal Best Award to boost your employability.

Plan your Career Journey

Tuesday 4^th November, 12:00 – 13:00

MS Teams

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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 6^th November, 12:00 – 13:00

MS Teams
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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 6^th November, 13:00 – 14:00

MS Teams

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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 7^th November, 10:00 – 13:00

The Start-Up Lab – STEM Lab building

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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.

Master's Futures: Creating a Postgraduate Style CV

Monday 10^th November, 18:00 – 19:00

Edward Herbert Building - EHB 110A

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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 12^th November, 13:00 – 14:00

MS Teams

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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 12^th November, 15:00 – 16:00

Pilkington Library

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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 13^th November, 13:00 – 14:00

MS Teams

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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 13^th November, 10:00 – 15:00

The Start-Up Lab - STEMLab building

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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 14^th November, 11:00 – 12:00

TBC

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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.