Prepare Career-Ready Graduates Who Stand Out Before They Graduate
LinkedIn Career Readiness Programmes and practical workshops that complement your existing employability provision – helping students, graduates and professional teams build confidence, increase professional visibility and create meaningful career opportunities.
Why This Matters
Today’s students are entering one of the most competitive graduate markets in history. A degree alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly expect graduates to have:
✓ a professional LinkedIn presence and a strong personal brand
✓ networking confidence
✓ the ability to build relationships before they even graduate
Many universities now introduce LinkedIn as part of their employability provision or provide access to LinkedIn Learning. The challenge isn’t awareness. It’s practical application.
Students often:
• create a profile but don’t know how to use it strategically
• see LinkedIn primarily as a place to search for graduate jobs
• feel unsure how to approach employers or alumni
• lack confidence building professional relationships
• graduate without making the most of the opportunities LinkedIn offers
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Many universities are already introducing students to LinkedIn – sometimes from first year and encouraging them to use it for employability, research and networking.
However the majority of students only begin networking when they need a graduate job. By then they’ve already missed months or even years of opportunities to build relationships, engage with employers, connect with alumni and develop their professional confidence.
My practical and interactive programmes bridge the gap between understanding LinkedIn and using it confidently in the real world – so students can immediately:
- increase professional confidence
- improve visibility to employers
- strengthen online networking skills
- take ownership of their career development
You’ve laid the foundations. I help students take the next step.
Practical LinkedIn Career Readiness
A student can know how LinkedIn works and still not feel confident enough to use it.
My role isn’t to replace your existing provision. It’s to complement it with practical sessions that help students put their learning into action.
No more wondering who should I connect with? What should I say? How do I approach an alumnus?
How do I build relationships without feeling awkward? What should I do once someone accepts my connection?
Choose a Workshop or LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme
Designed to complement existing careers, employability and LinkedIn provision — with a focus on practical application.
Every Programme includes:
✔ Pre-programme consultation
✔ Practical, interactive LinkedIn training
✔ Live LinkedIn profile guidance and profile audits
✔ Real-world networking and outreach examples
✔ Practical follow-up guidance
✔ Relationship-building frameworks
✔ Follow-up resources and action guides
- Challenge: Students needed networking confidence.
- Solution: Tailored LinkedIn workshop.
- Outcome: “Students left buzzing…”
“Jennifer is a great presenter and I recommend her 100%. The talk she gave for London Metropolitan University was thoroughly informative and engaging and it was packed with valuable insights and wise advice on how to apply them.”
Dominic Palmer-Brown
What’s the Result?
Students leave with the confidence to:
✔ build a professional profile
✔ approach employers and alumni
✔ grow a relevant network
✔ communicate professionally online
✔ create career opportunities before graduation
- Challenge: Employees wanted a better online presence.
- Solution: Tailored LinkedIn workshop.
- Outcome: “Employees with varying levels left raring to go.”
- “Jennifer delivered LinkedIn training for my super talented sales team at Pitman Training. The engaging session was adapted to interact with all users in the group who had varying abilities. I would recommend Jen without hesitation.” – Dan Goodall
Choose the Right Support:
LinkedIn Foundations Workshop
Perfect for Careers Week, employability programmes & graduate cohorts.
LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme
4 sessions. Build skills between sessions. Maximum impact.
Why Organisations Choose a LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme
Students don’t need another lesson about why LinkedIn matters. They need the confidence and practical tools to use it.
A single workshop introduces ideas whereas a bespoke programme gives students the opportunity to implement them.
Perfect for:
✔ Business Schools & Enterprise Programmes
✔ Graduate & MBA Programmes
✔ Apprenticeship & Alumni engagement
✔ Professional Services Leadership Teams
Why LinkedIn Matters More Than Ever
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 1.3 billion users.
The mission of LinkedIn is simple: connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.
Job Search Trends: 79% of job applicants use LinkedIn as part of their job search strategy. (Glassdoor)
Fastest-Growing Demographic: Generation Z (born 1997–2012) is LinkedIn’s fastest-growing audience, making up 10% of the platform’s global user base. (Search Engine Journal)
Employee Advocacy: Content shared by employees gets 8x more engagement than content posted by brand channels. (Social Media Today)
Students are graduating into a competitive market but often don’t know how to position themselves professionally online.
Why This Matters to Your University / Learning Outcomes
A successful LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme doesn’t just benefit individual students.
It can also help universities:
- Strengthen graduate employability and career readiness.
- Support students to build meaningful relationships with employers and alumni.
- Enhance employer engagement and industry connections.
- Encourage confident, professional networking across student communities.
- Complement existing employability provision with practical LinkedIn application.
- Create reusable learning resources through recorded sessions.
- Equip students with practical skills they will continue to use long after graduation.
Meet Jennifer / Why universities choose Jennifer
Jennifer Corcoran
Award-Winning LinkedIn Trainer, Speaker & Founder of My Super Connector
Since 2017, I’ve supported 700+ professionals and partnered with universities, business schools and organisations across the UK to help people strengthen their professional visibility, build meaningful relationships and create career opportunities through LinkedIn.
Today, my focus is delivering LinkedIn Career Readiness Programmes that equip students, graduates and professional teams with practical skills they’ll use throughout their careers – not just when applying for their first job.
I’ve had the privilege of working with organisations including University of Exeter Business School, London Metropolitan University, LSBU, Oxford Brookes University, BT Skills for Tomorrow, Amazon Accelerator, Hiscox, Pitman Training, HELOA and UniTasterDays.
I don’t just teach people how to use LinkedIn.
I help them build the confidence to create meaningful professional relationships that can shape their careers.
Planning Your LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme (FAQs)
1. Who are the workshops and programmes designed for?
The sessions are designed for:
- universities
- business schools
- careers & employability teams
- alumni networks
- graduate programmes
- apprenticeship programmes
- colleges
- leadership teams
- professional services teams
- organisations wanting to improve networking and professional visibility
2. We already teach LinkedIn. How is your programme different?
Many universities already introduce LinkedIn as part of the curriculum or provide students with access to LinkedIn Learning. My programmes are designed to complement (not replace) the existing provision.
One of the biggest challenges universities tell me about is that many students view LinkedIn as something they’ll use once they’re looking for graduate roles. In reality, LinkedIn becomes most valuable when students start using it earlier to build relationships, connect with alumni, follow employers, develop their professional presence and grow confidence over time.
I help students to put LinkedIn into practice to create opportunities through practical live profile reviews, networking demonstrations, outreach templates, relationship-building strategies and interactive Q&A. Students leave with greater confidence to use LinkedIn as an ongoing career development tool and not simply a platform for finding graduate jobs.
3. What results can attendees expect?
Attendees typically leave with:
a stronger LinkedIn profile
greater networking confidence
increased professional visibility
clearer career action plans
more confidence engaging with employers and industry professionals
One piece of feedback I often receive is:
“The students came away buzzing with action plans and enthusiasm.”
4. Which option is right for us?
Some organisations choose a standalone workshop to introduce students or staff to LinkedIn.
A single workshop can inspire whereas a programme creates lasting behavioural change.
By spacing the sessions over several weeks, attendees have time to implement what they’ve learned, build confidence through practice and return with real questions.
This approach leads to stronger engagement, greater accountability and more meaningful long-term outcomes.
5. What might a LinkedIn programme look like?
My LinkedIn Career Readiness Program typically includes:
Session 1 – Build Your LinkedIn Profile (Part One)
Creating a strong first impression and understanding how recruiters use LinkedIn.
Session 2 – Build Your LinkedIn Profile (Part Two)
Optimising every section of the profile and positioning yourself professionally.
Session 3 – Networking with Confidence
Growing the right network, writing effective connection requests and starting meaningful conversations.
Session 4 – Content & Professional Visibility
Creating engaging content, building credibility and staying visible without spending hours online.
Each session builds on the previous one, giving attendees time to apply what they’ve learned before moving on.
A LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme helps students become more confident, more visible and better prepared for life beyond university.
6. Can the programme be tailored?
Absolutely. Whether your focus is:
- employability
- networking
- graduate recruitment
- apprenticeship programmes
- alumni engagement
- employee advocacy
- leadership visibility
- personal branding
- early careers
I’ll tailor the programme around your audience, objectives and timescales.
7. What topics can be covered?
Programmes can include:
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- personal branding
- networking confidence
- networking etiquette
- digital confidence
- outreach & messaging
- employer visibility
- employee advocacy
- content strategy
- thought leadership
- relationship building
- alumni networking
8. Why are programmes delivered virtually?
Virtual delivery offers flexibility without compromising interaction.
Students can gather together in a lecture theatre, classroom or meeting space while I join live via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Benefits include:
Live interaction and Q&A
Session recordings
Students who miss the session can catch up
Students can revisit demonstrations before interviews, careers fairs and networking events
Universities retain a valuable learning resource
For many organisations, this provides greater flexibility and longer-term value than a traditional in-person workshop.
9. Will attendees receive follow-up resources?
Yes. Every programme includes practical resources to help attendees put their learning into action, including:
- LinkedIn profile checklist
- networking outreach templates
- practical action guides
10. How long are the sessions?
Sessions are available in:
- 60 minutes
- 90 minutes
- 120 minutes
Programmes can be delivered weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
11. Is there a cap on the number of attendees per session?
In terms of attendee numbers, there isn’t a cap. I’ve worked with smaller cohorts (30 or less) and much larger audiences.
12. Who have you worked with?
Previous clients include:
- University of Exeter Business School
- London Metropolitan University
- London South Bank University
- Oxford Brookes University
- BT Skills for Tomorrow
- Bucks Student’s Union
- Amazon Accelerator
- Hiscox Insurance
- Pitman Training
- UniTasterDays
- HELOA
Why organisations choose Jennifer
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and speaker
700+ professionals supported
Since 2017
University specialist
Corporate experience
Tailored programmes
Interactive delivery
Relationship-focused approach
13. How much does a programme cost?
Every proposal is tailored to your organisation. Pricing depends on:
- whether you’re looking for a standalone workshop or a multi-session programme
- session length
- number of sessions
- audience size
- delivery requirements
Standalone workshops typically start from £1,500. Multi-session programmes are quoted individually and designed around your objectives.
build valuable industry relationships
approach networking with confidence
maximise opportunities available through your extended network
LinkedIn is no longer simply an online CV. It’s one of the most powerful career development tools available.
Students may understand how to create a profile, but then aren’t always sure who to connect with, how to approach alumni, what to say in a message or how to use LinkedIn to research their sector and career pathways. I’m increasingly seeing that the confidence to actually use LinkedIn is the missing piece.
What I’m hearing from universities
“Students don’t always consider or know the multiple benefits of having an active LinkedIn account.”
“Students are missing out on using LinkedIn as a network until it is too late.”
“I’m not sure how many students actively engage with it.”
“Many of my students do not understand the value of LinkedIn.”
Are your students ready to maximise its FULL potential? A Practical LinkedIn Career Readiness Programme helps students become more confident, more visible and better prepared for life beyond university.
Let’s Design the Right Programme for Your Students or Team
Whether you’re looking for a one-off workshop or a longer-term development programme, let’s have a conversation about your objectives. Get in touch to arrange a discovery call or request a tailored proposal –