Find Careers Information & Resources
Information Resources
Students and graduates at LJMU have access to a wide range of information resources not only via the WoW website but also at the GDC, within the LRCs and in WoW rooms around the university.
Careers books providing advice on certain career paths and valuable resources from organisations such as Graduate Prospects are available to support you in planning your career and applying for jobs.
Where can I find these resources?
From your local LRC
- The GDC have provided access to a variety of useful careers books, which are searchable through the library catalogue and can be loaned through the three LRCs at LJMU. Search the library catalogue here A full list of career related books avaiable can be found as a PDF here
- The WoW Employability Resource at Aldham Robarts LRC and Avril Robarts LRC - to support your careers and employability appointments within the LRCs, an additional resource of careers reference books are available. Books in this collection are searchable through the library catalogue but cannot be loaned by students. They are kept in the meeting rooms with the Careers Advisers and Employability Adviser to be used with students during the day but can be accessed by students within the short loan area at other times.
- Free take-out information resources are available from the Employability Advisers and Careers Advisers during appointments within the LRCs
The Graduate Development Centre
- A selection of careers reference books is available at the GDC for students attending workshops.
- A selection of free take-out information resources is available from the GDC for students attending workshops.
Around the University
- A selection of free employability resources can also be found in WoW rooms and in dumpbins located around the University.
Generic resources
For Faculty specfic information please check the appropriate section in the left-hand menu
- Shine at Interview - How to look good for your Job Interview.
- The STAR Principle - information about this useful technique which can be used in your applications and at interview to ensure you are providing enough detail and clearly constructed discussions of your skills and experiences.
- Volunteering Information - information and links to organisations in a range of sectors (healh, welfare, development, environmental, etc) you can volunteer with both in the UK and overseas.
- Changing or Leaving Your Course at LJMU - this document offers advice on what to do if you are changing or leaving your course at LJMU
Careers and Employability Advice
The GDC careers and employability team offer a full careers guidance service accessible to LJMU students. Availability can be viewed here, or downloaded as a PDF here
