From the moment you join us, we’re invested in your future. We’ll provide you with the opportunities and support to develop the skills and mindset that employers are looking for.

Understanding Employability at Loughborough University

Explore how the Graduate Outcomes Survey can help you choose the university that’s right for you, and see how we support our students’ employability, both during and after their studies.

Access our careers expertise

Our Careers Network team works closely with academic schools across the University to ensure that every student has access to excellent careers advice. This includes:

Dedicated enterprise experts to support students with new business ideas
One-to-one careers advice and guidance 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 hunting
Help securing placements, internships and part-time work
Access to placements and graduate opportunities
Skills masterclasses with leading employers
Delivery of the Personal Best skills development programme

Developing your employability skills

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Personal Best

Develop your academic skills, stand out to future employers, and be the best version of yourself.
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Student Success Academy

Access a range of personalised opportunities and programmes designed to help you reach your full potential.
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Student enterprise

From big ideas to exciting new businesses, we'll support you on your entrepreneurial journey, even after you graduate.

Placements, study or work abroad

More of our undergraduate students complete a placement than at any other UK university. It’s a fantastic way to gain invaluable experience in a real workplace, develop employability skills and build a professional network. And if you’re keen to widen your international cultural knowledge, you can also choose to study and work abroad.

Placements Study or work abroad