I have a last minute interview tomorrow and need some assistance in preparing for it. Are you able to help with this?
Of course. Firstly you could read our mini-guide on Preparing for Interviews. Dependent on the type of interview you have we also have other guides which cover course related interviews - download the guide (PDF, 634 KB).
By registering for Careers Zone 24/7, this offers an Interview360 which gives you an opportunity to practice answering competency based questions.
Dependent on the level of notice you get from employers, we do also offer Interview Practice Sessions which you can book by visiting your nearest Career Zone, emailing studentfutures@ljmu.ac.uk, or calling us on 0151 231 2048/3719.
I have a few jobs I’m looking to apply for but haven’t worked on my CV. Would someone be able to look over this?
Yes. We have a few options for you.
If you need to start your CV from scratch you can use our CV Builder, which can help you create a template to work from. Once you have a first draft, put your CV through CV360 which will help optimise your CV, scoring it against 50 checks using AI and giving you instant, detailed feedback.
You can then book in to see one of our Careers and Employability advisers who can give you a 30-minute appointment where you will receive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
In the meantime, you also have a look at our mini-guide on CV’s and Covering Letters, this can assist you further, prior to your appointment.
I’m struggling to figure out what option to take with my degree. Is there a Careers Adviser I would be able to discuss this with?
Of course. You can book an appointment to speak with a Careers and Employability Adviser who will be able to discuss the range of options you have available with your degree.
In the meantime we do have a range of career and employability guides which can give you an example of the typical job options students within your faculty tend to take. For something more specific to your course we have further career insight infographics which can be found in our start-up webpages. It will be useful for you read this prior to your appointment so any research that you find you will be able to discuss in more detail at your appointment.
Would you be able to help me with a Master’s application?
Yes, we'd be happy to help. Please book an appointment with a Careers and Employability Adviser who will be able to give your feedback and suggestions for your personal statement.
Prior to your appointment it might also be useful for you to read Applying for Masters Courses.
I need to find a placement, what should I do?
To begin with you can see if your school has a Placement Officer appointed. If so, they should have a list of previous employers who have taken students on for placements and also a list of placement opportunities.
You can also have a look on our job board in Careers Zone 24/7 to see if any placements have been advertised.
Alternatively you could also book an appointment with your Careers and Employability Adviser who can discuss the range of options with you.
I have an assessment day coming up, which I have never done before. The employer has sent an email saying I will be conducting psychometric tests on the day. How do I approach this?
We have a few options which will help you.
Firstly have you read our mini-guide on psychometric tests?
You can also practice psychometric/aptitude tests in Careers Zone 24/7.
If you need any further assistance we can book you in for an appointment to go over any interview technique, presentation skills or even book you in for an interview practice session.
We frequently run careers workshops on assessment centres. Please see our events' website.
I want to apply for a postgraduate course, but worried about funding. What should I do?
You can access more information about funding via our website or the Prospects website also has useful information on postgraduate funding.
If you need to discuss post-grad options and what course to take you can always book an appointment with a Careers and Employability Adviser to discuss this in more detail.
Where can I look to find a part-time job?
There are a number of ways you can look for a part-time and temporary jobs. Sign up for 'Unitemps at LJMU', our own on-campus recruitment agency. Unitemps at LJMU is based at the Student Life Building and offers a range of opportunities both on campus within University teams/departments, and also off campus, with a variety of external businesses.
You can also read over our part-time job mini-guide and try our online job board where a range of employers advertise casual, part-time jobs.
How do I find any volunteering options which will be transferable to my degree?
Dependent on the route you’re looking to take with your degree, you may find it useful to book an appointment with a Careers and Employability Adviser who will be able to discuss the best possible routes to achieve this.
We do also have a mini-guide which can help you find local charities you would be able to approach.
How do I take part in the Future Focus employability programme?
For any queries relating to the Future Focus programme, please refer to our employability programme page or email futurefocus@ljmu.ac.uk.