Supercharge Your Career with Cool Digital Tools: Get Started Now

Posted on: 26 October 2023 by Aditi Gupta in Hints, tips and advice

In today's job market, the right digital tools can help you navigate through the twists and turns of your career journey. As a University of Liverpool student, you get access to digital tools that are designed to help you build work experience and find graduate opportunities.

In this blog, we'll explore how these digital tools can propel your career forward by helping you acquire in-demand skills and find graduate roles in your dream destinations. 

Forage

Finding real-life work experience can often prove to be a challenge and juggling internships with a busy schedule is no small task. Fortunately, the Forage platform steps in to bridge this gap. It offers a unique opportunity to virtually experience a real-life work setting. Through the Forage online programme, you have the chance to refine your skills and delve deep into various roles and industries. These programmes are developed by industry leaders and guide you through self-paced modules and tasks that are similar to those in a traditional in-person internship. The best part about the virtual internship is that it provides you a genuine taster of the professional world within a real organization. This invaluable experience not only enhances your CV but also provides you a tailored certificate for showcasing on your LinkedIn profile. 

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online learning platform designed to help individuals enhance their skills and advance their careers. With a vast library of courses covering a wide range of topics, from business and technology to creative aspirations, LinkedIn Learning offers an extensive collection of expert-led, on-demand video tutorials. These courses are designed to be accessible at your own pace, allowing you to learn on your terms, wherever you are. Whether you're looking to upskill in your current role or explore new career paths, LinkedIn Learning provides the resources and guidance you need to start your career journey. 

Student Circus

University of Liverpool international students now have an invaluable digital resource at their fingertips - Student Circus, a dedicated job search platform tailored to the unique needs of international students. This platform curates graduate job listings, internships, and placement opportunities with a special focus on roles open for international students and graduates. With Student Circus, you can streamline your job search by connecting exclusively with employers actively seeking international talent. This means you spend less time sifting through irrelevant listings and more time applying for roles that align with your aspirations! 

Highered

Highered is a great platform for students seeking opportunities beyond the borders of the UK. It presents a global range of job opportunities, making it an ideal resource for individuals at various career stages, and not solely targeted towards recent graduates. The platform offers filtering options that enables students to refine results based on factors such as location and experience level, among others. Moreover, Highered hosts an amazing range of careers and networking events that facilitate meaningful professional networking. These events include specialized career fairs tailored to specific industries, CV clinics and a reservoir of pre-recorded masterclasses. 

eCareersGrad

eCareersGrad is a great digital tool that is tailored to equip international students with skills on how to target the competitive landscape of graduate job applications, internships, and placements in the UK. It is accessible on demand and comprise of video-based learning and practice materials designed to enhance your preparedness for the UK job market. Using the International Students: Target the Right UK Employer course, you can gain access to the eCareersGrad UK150 listing which shines a spotlight on the major UK employers known for sponsoring international students. You can utilize searchable sponsorship listings or search through sectors to understand which UK employer to target strategically for future applications. Moreover, you also get access to international student video testimonials and interactive guides, offering invaluable strategies for sourcing UK jobs and work experience.

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