Everything you need to know about our Careers and Employability support for students

Career Studio

The Careers and Employability team are here to provide you with all the help and support you need to make the most of your time at university, and to keep you moving forward as you prepare for your graduate career.

Our support for students is focused around three themes, helping you to Explore, Connect, and Apply. No matter what stage you’re at in your career thinking, the team are here to help.

Welcome to the Career Studio

Peer-to-peer learning is at the heart of what we do. Our fully trained Career Coaches are students just like you, and provide online and face to face support with all aspects of planning your career journey and applying for jobs.

The team are based in the Career Studio on University Square, which is open Monday to Friday, with no appointment necessary – so that you can drop-in whenever is best for you.

Get involved

During your time at university you will also benefit from lots of curriculum-based careers and employability activities, as well as the chance to take part in many extra-curricular opportunities. There will also be many opportunities to connect with leading employer through on-line and on-campus activies and events.

Look out for our weekly emailed newsletter every Monday during term-time for the latest information and events.

Handshake: your online careers platform

University of Liverpool students also have access to Handshake, our online careers platform. Handshake offers access to exclusive employer events and interactive careers resources. You can also search and apply for placements, internships, part-time jobs, and graduate vacancies.

Once you’ve set up your online profile you will receive personalised job and event recommendations based on your interests, You will also be able to connect to fellow students, employers, and alumni as part of the Liverpool Handshake community.

Find out more

Further information can be found on the Careers & Employability webpages, and you can email the team at careers@ liverpool.ac.uk or follow @livunicareers on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the latest careers news, events, and job opportunities.

We look forward working with you to plan and achieve your ambitions when we reopen the Career Studio from 27 September – we’re here to support you every step of the way.