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The Enhance Career Conference 2025

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MSc students with alumni and employer panel and staff at the Enhance Careers Conference 2025

The University of Liverpool Management School opened Enhance Week 7 with the Enhance Career Conference, held at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool.

The Enhance Programme is the Management School’s exclusive development programme for master’s students. It aims to boost employability, build confidence and support student wellbeing.

Through dedicated activity weeks each semester, students take part in skills workshops, industry-led sessions, networking events and real business experiences.

This project helps students understand how employers recruit, develop practical work skills and feel part of a strong, supportive community.

The Enhance Career Conference brought together MSc students, alumni and industry partners for a full day of learning, inspiration and career development.

Students took part in interactive workshops that helped them build key skills for the workplace. Sessions covered elevator pitches, marketing and advertising strategy, and cross-disciplinary problem solving. A live business challenge asked students to work in teams to solve real company problems, encouraging them to think critically, work under pressure and deliver clear, creative ideas.

The conference also featured two panel sessions. The employer panel included:

  • Barry Challinor, Assistant Manager at BDO
  • Hayley Corless, Senior Neighbourhood Manager at Liverpool City Council
  • Mark Kay, Delivery Manager at CGI.

They spoke about real-world business challenges and shared what organisations look for in future talent.

The alumni panel showcased the strength of the Management School community, and the varied paths graduates take. Speakers included:

They shared their career journeys and offered practical advice for students preparing for the next stage. Students built connections with peers, alumni and industry experts, while developing confidence and essential professional skills.

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