Year one focuses on the development of fundamental, employability related skills (communication, team work, commercial awareness, cultural awareness, global awareness) through tailored skills based modules on each programme and participation in extra- curricular sessions, such as ULMS Extra. Students are encouraged to join clubs and societies at the Liverpool Guild of Students and gather work experience during the first year to assist in the development of these fundamental skills. As the fundamental skills development improves, focus then switches to the recruitment process.
All students on the Year in Industry programme undertake an employability module in semester two of year one that introduces the recruitment process. The module is run alongside Career Consultants from Careers and Employability and our external partner Gradcore, focusing on:
- Career planning and company research
- CVs, cover letters and application forms
- Online testing
- Assessment centres
- Interviews
It gives practical experience of how to research companies and how to compete online applications, alongside giving invaluable experiences of attending a mock assessment centre and interview, prior to making the placement applications in year two. Students are supported in making their placement applications as soon as year one is complete.
During the summer months, between year one and two, a series of ‘Summer Action’ activities take place. This allows students to use their time wisely, with the larger placement providers opening applications in late summer/early autumn. Students are assisted with their applications by the Career Coaches and Career Consultants in Careers and Employability, who ensure each application is tailored specifically to the requirements of the role.
Students who are successful in securing a placement will start in the summer, after year two, with start dates ranging from early July to early September.
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