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Careers and employability
Your time at Loughborough University will form a strong foundation from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.
AWARDED 5* FOR EMPLOYABILITY QS STARS UNIVERSITY RATINGS
2ND IN UK FOR CAREERS NETWORK STUDENT HUT 2019
WINNER ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION 2019 IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYER-STUDENT CONNECTIONS QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2020
Careers Network Our experienced Careers team works closely with academic schools and departments across the University to ensure that every student has access to outstanding careers advice, employability support and developmental opportunities.
Professional support We provide a wide range of dedicated services, including: • One-to-one careers guidance and drop-in advice sessions • Presentations and workshops on career planning, networking and job search • Self-help resources and individual advice on CVs and applications • Practice interviews and mock assessment centres • Online tools for career choice and job search • Help securing placements and internships • Thousands of placements and graduate vacancies • Dedicated enterprise experts to support students with new business ideas • Delivery of the Personal Best skills development programme.
Extensive employer connections As well as one of the largest university careers fairs in the UK, hosting over 200 employers on campus, we hold sectorspecific events, involving employers and Loughborough alumni, to help our students make valuable connections and secure high-quality placements and graduate roles.
HOME TO ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST ANNUAL GRADUATE CAREERS FAIRS
Tailored and inclusive advice Passionate about supporting all our students to reach their potential, we offer tailored careers support and resources for international students, students with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds.
Inspiring placements Loughborough now has the highest number of students on placement, across all UK universities. All our undergraduate courses provide the opportunity to spend a year on placement, where students can gain invaluable experience in a real workplace, developing their employability skills and professional networks. Year in Enterprise placements are also available, allowing students to set up and run their business for the year with specialist coaching and support. Many of our courses also offer the opportunity to work or study abroad.
Enterprising students Whether you already have a business idea, have started your own venture or are interested in being entrepreneurial, we will support you at every stage of your enterprise journey. The Loughborough Enterprise Network brings together all the exciting opportunities offered through the Students’ Union and the University, plus the wealth of in-kind support and expertise from our alumni and business networks to inspire and mentor you.
PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION ON EVERY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
