University of Liverpool International College
Career skills at the University of Liverpool International College
Career skills at the University of Liverpool International College
Preparing for a successful career is an important part of studying abroad. See the five ways that studying at Kaplan can help you build your employability skills, and what you can expect at the University.
1. Find your goals
by exploring your interests and defining your ambitions, even before you start your course.
Define your strengths and weaknesses by doing quizzes and activities, learn about your personality type and discover what sorts of careers might suit you best
Attend live careers events where you can take inspiration from industry professionals and entrepreneurs and ask them about their journeys
Start thinking ahead by setting goals, developing your university and career readiness, and planning for your future
“My programme equipped me with the skills that would propel me into a career in engineering.”
Obinna from Nigeria Studied at the University of Liverpool International College
2. Build your profile
by enhancing your abilities, networking, attending careers events, and developing a professional network.
Learn essential career and life skills, like communication, collaboration and leadership, and build your digital and technological capabilities
Get help joining professional organisations, take advantage of networking events and grow your own list of industry contacts
Build a professional presence online, including an interactive portfolio an effective digital profile
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87%
of students agreed their programme helped them develop knowledge and skills which will be useful for their future career.*
*We surveyed our students in 2023
3. Show your skills
by demonstrating what you have learnt in a personalised digital portfolio.
Reflect on how much you’ve learnt throughout your course and show off your skills in your KapPACK e-Portfolio
Develop your communication skills and learn how to present your business ideas
Earn a digital badge every time you master a new skill — collect them all and show employers what you can do
“The courses at the College are designed for international students. Working in this environment helped me to communicate better and appreciate the complexity of working in an international team.”
Aqeel from Malaysia Studied at the University of Liverpool International College
4. Boost your experience
by getting a part-time job, volunteering or adding a virtual internship to your course.
Benefit from real-world assessments, taking on projects similar to what you will do on your degree and in the workplace
Take on a volunteering position or part-time job, and access resources to help you with your application
Choose a pathway course with an integrated virtual internship, and learn to adapt to a professional environment
Why take a pathway course with internship?
89%
of College students who did a virtual internship were satisfied with their host company.*
*We surveyed our students in 2023
5. Reach your potential
by gaining professional qualifications, using your university’s careers service and becoming a successful graduate.
Study courses leading to professional qualifications and get ready for university with Pathways Extra
Engage with the University’s careers service and make use of their expert employability resources
Learn how to make the most of career development opportunities at university and beyond
Career skills on your degree
The University of Liverpool offers many opportunities to get career ready. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Bespoke careers support for international students with International+
The University’s dedicated careers platform, Handshake
The option to stay in the UK and work for up to two years after you graduate, through the Graduate Route Visa
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