Careers support for LUMS students

Our specialised careers service for Management School Students will help you define your career pathway and set you up for success. 

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Our services

LUMS Careers provides specialist services for Management School students, to support you throughout your degree and after graduation.

Our services include:

  • Embedded careers education in certain degree programmes
  • Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist Careers Coaches
  • Weekly workshops on key employability skills
  • Exposure to international career options and networks
  • Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni
  • Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships
  • Access to 24/7 online career support
  • Continued access to all these services after graduation!

  • Placements

    If your programme includes a year in industry, our team will support you in securing your placement.

  • Careers events

    Throughout the year, we offer a range of workshops, careers fairs and networking events to give you a headstart in your career.

  • Careers coaches

    Our specialist careers coaches work across each of our key subject areas to give you dedicated advice and guidance.

Explore, prepare, achieve and thrive

LUMS Careers provides every Lancaster student with a well-rounded careers education designed to help you map out your graduate success. Our approach is built around four themes:

  • Explore – discover your strengths, interests, values and career options, so you can make informed career decisions for your future.
  • Prepare – develop the skills, insights, knowledge and experiences that employers are looking for through mock interviews, assessment centres and networking opportunities.
  • Achieve – put your learning into action with practical workshops on personal branding, LinkedIn, applications, business etiquette and interview success
  • Thrive – build leadership, resilience and professional skills through programmes like Women in Finance, Consultancy Academy, cross-cultural awareness and workplace skills sessions.

Together, these LUMS Career themes guide you step by step, ensuring you are ready for the world of work, whether that is an internship, placement or your first graduate role.

Careers resources for current students

If you are a current student, visit the ASK Portal to explore our services, book appointments and events, discover workshops and resources, and apply for part-time and graduate roles.

Ask Portal - Careers

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