Grad Academy for 2023 and 2024 graduates
LJMU’s premier transition programme
Elevate your career journey with Grad Academy at LJMU
Unlock the secrets to success with our Grad Academy programme designed to empower final year students and recent LJMU graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive job market.
Join us for comprehensive sessions on crafting competitive applications, mastering STAR interview techniques, expanding your professional network, and decoding employer expectations.
Upon completion of the programme, you'll receive a Grad Academy certificate and digital badge, showcasing your dedication to professional development and setting you apart in the job market.
Grad Academy will run three times during the spring/summer on 14 & 15 May (two-day, in-person programme at Student Life Building), 21 May (one-day, online programme), and 23 July (one-day, online programme). You only need to attend one of the three options available.
The two-day, in-person Grad Academy programme on 14 and 15 May also offers you the unique opportunity to informally network with leading employers and external professionals, explore and gain an insight into local organisations first hand during site visits, and grow your professional network. The organisations taking part in the site visits are John Lewis, In-house Legal Solutions, The Brain Charity and Angel Solutions. Additional employers will also join for lunch and networking on Day 2.
Grad Academy is open to all LJMU undergraduate and postgraduate (PGT and PGR) final year students (soon-to-be 2024 graduates!) from any programme, and 2023 LJMU graduates.
Hurry, limited places are available so register now! Don't miss your chance to invest in your future success and embark on a transformative journey towards achieving your career goals!
Book a place at Grad Academy
Registration is now open for all three Grad Academy programmes taking place during the spring and summer.
Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 May: two-day, in-person programme at the Student Life Building, 9.30am-3.30pm
Programme schedule
Day 1: Tuesday 14 May - 'Get your toolkit', Student Life Building
- 9.30am-10am - Coffee and registration (Student Life Building Careers Zone)
- 10am-11am - Welcome and introductions
- 11am-12.30pm - Discover Your Hidden Potential: Strengths Profiling
- 12.30pm-1.30pm - Lunch
- 1.30pm-2.30pm - Be the Recruiter: CV & Cover Letter Insights
- 2.30pm-3.15pm - Interview Workshop
- 3.15pm-3.30pm - Day 1 Summary & Day 2 Information
Day 2: Wednesday 15 May - 'Networking and Site Visit', Student Life Building (SLB)/Liverpool City Centre
- 9.30am-9.40am - Coffee and registration
- 9.40am-10.10am - Elevator Pitch and Questions
- 10.10am-10.30am - Travel Time: Site Visit
- 10.30am-12pm - Site Visit: Angel Solutions, In-House Legal Solutions, John Lewis, The Brain Charity (Liverpool City Centre)
- 12pm-12.30pm - Travel Time
- 12.30pm-1.30pm - Networking Lunch - additional organisations will join Angel Solutions, In-House Legal Solutions, John Lewis and The Brain Charity for the networking lunch
- 1.30pm-2.30pm - Carousel Discussions
- 2.30pm-3pm - Break
- 3pm-3.30pm - Grad Finale and Certificates
A free lunch will be provided on both days of the in-person programme. Final year home students (undergraduate, PGT and PGR) attending both in-person days on 14 & 15 May could be entitled to a £50 attendance payment. T&Cs apply (this payment is not available to non-home based final year students or 2023 graduates). Complete this form to claim attendance payment, please ensure you have booked your place on Grad Academy prior to completing the claim form. Payment will be approved on completion of both Grad Academy in-person days.
Once you have booked your place we will contact you closer to the programme date to confirm your place and provide room details.
Book a place on 14 & 15 MayTuesday 21 May: one-day, online programme, 10am-4pm
This programme will run online via Microsoft Teams. Instructions on how to join will be sent to you when you register to attend.
Programme schedule
- 10am-10.30am - Welcome and introductions
- 10.30am-11.30am - Discover Your Hidden Potential: Strengths Profiling
- 11.30am-12.30pm - Be the Recruiter: CV & Cover Letter Insights
- 12.30pm-1.15pm - Lunch break
- 1.15pm-2.15pm - Interview Workshop
- 2.15pm-2.30pm - Break
- 2.30pm-3.15pm - Expanding your Professional Network with LinkedIn
- 3.15pm-4pm - Summary & Certificates
The first 50 final year students (home-based, final year undergraduates, PGTs and PGRs only) who register could be eligible for a £50 attendance payment if you attend the full day (10am-4pm on 21 May), T&Cs apply. Book your place on 21 May and then complete this form to claim attendance payment. Payment will be approved on completion of the full day.
Tuesday 23 July: one-day, online programme, 10am-4pm
This programme will run online via Microsoft Teams. Instructions on how to join will be sent to you when you register to attend.
Programme schedule
- 10am-10.30am - Welcome and introductions
- 10.30am-11.30am - Discover Your Hidden Potential: Strengths Profiling
- 11.30am-12.30pm - Be the Recruiter: CV & Cover Letter Insights
- 12.30pm-1.15pm - Lunch break
- 1.15pm-2.15pm - Interview Workshop
- 2.15pm-2.30pm - Break
- 2.30pm-3.15pm - Expanding your Professional Network with LinkedIn
- 3.15pm-4pm - Summary & Certificates