Career Support Scheme for Postgraduate Students

Background

The Career Support Scheme for Postgraduate Students (“The Scheme”) was jointly established by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) in 2022-23. The Scheme is a tailor-made career preparation programme that aims at assisting LU postgraduate students in better preparing for their future careers.

Objectives

Guide postgraduate students in developing comprehensive career plans.
Equip postgraduate students with the necessary skills, knowledge, resources, and professional networks to support their successful job search.
Provide industry exposure opportunities as practical support for postgraduate students’ career development.
Facilitate a smooth transition for postgraduate students into the professional world.

Target Audience

All postgraduate students at the university

Programme Components

Stage	Objectives	Deliverables
Exploration & Development	Understand oneself and the real world of work Explore available career paths Formulate career decisions with students’ talents, interests, and aptitude.	Mentoring Programme Career Workshops Career Seminar Job Hunting / Job Market Forum
Enhancement & Consultation	Connect with different sectors & industries Network with prospective employers & professionals Enhance job-specific knowledge	Career Expo Dialogue with Business Leaders Mini-circle Meetings
Onboarding	Search for up-to-date job information Make applications for job opportunities Seek employment in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas	Job Information Platform (JIP) Joint Institutions Job Information System (JIJIS) Nominations of potential candidates to employers

Activities of the Scheme (2026-27)^New!

Date / Time / Venue	Event
14 Oct 2026 (Wed) 16:00 - 18:00 Online via Zoom	Online Briefing Session Video Recording \| Scheme Briefing (Notes) \| Employment Traps (Notes) (Login with your Lingnan account for accessing the materials)
2 Nov 2026 (Mon) 16:30 - 18:30 MBG01	Career Seminar 1 Hong Kong as a Super Connector: Careers at the Intersection of Global Finance, AI, ESG and Emerging China Opportunities
10 Nov 2026 (Tue) 16:30 - 18:30 LBYG01	Career Workshop 1 Career Landscape in Hong Kong: Early Strategies for Future Success
27 Nov 2026 (Fri)	Local Company Tour Meeting with CEOs
27 Jan 2027 (Wed)	Career Seminar 2 Smart Logistics, Trade Connectivity & Career Mobility: Future Opportunities in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
Feb 2027	Career Workshop 2 Effective CV, Cover Letter & Job Application Strategies
Mar 2027	Career Workshop 3 Practical Interview Skills for Career Success
Mar 2027	One-on-one Career Consultation
Apr 2027	Career Workshop 4 Professional Image, Workplace Etiquette & Networking Skills for Career Success
18 - 20 May 2027	Mainland Company Tour (3-day-2-night tour to Xiamen)

Activities of the Scheme (2025-26)

Date	Event
15 Oct 2025	Online Briefing Session Video Recording \| Scheme Briefing (Notes) \| Employment Traps (Notes) (Login with your Lingnan account for accessing the materials)
18 Nov 2025	Career Seminar 1 Sustainability & Intelligence: Career Pathways in ESG, Data Science, AI & Green Finance
27 Nov 2025	Career Workshop 1 Navigating Hong Kong’s Career Landscape: Early Preparation for Career Success
27 Jan 2026	Career Seminar 2 New Industrialisation & Emerging Industries: Opportunities in New Energy, Innovation & HealthTech
4 Feb 2026	Local Company Tour Meeting with CEOs
27 Feb 2026	Career Workshop 2 Effective Cover Letter & CV Writing for Career Success
10 – 11 Mar and 31 Mar – 1 Apr 2026	One-on-one Career Consultation
24 Mar 2026	Career Workshop 3 Practical Interview Skills
10 Apr 2026	Career Workshop 4 Mastering Personal Branding – Professional Image & Business Etiquette
20 – 21 May 2026	Foshan Company Tour Exploring Leading Enterprises

Activities of the Scheme (2024-25)

Date	Event
25 Feb 2025	Online Briefing Session Video Recording \| Scheme Briefing (Notes) \| Employment Traps (Notes) \| Management Drives (Notes) (Login with your Lingnan account for accessing the materials)
26 Feb 2025	Career Seminar: Future Forward: Careers Shaped by ESG, Sustainability, AI & Analytics
05 Mar 2025	Career Workshop: Ace Your Career Exploration and Planning (Part 1)
17 & 19 Mar 2025	One-on-one Career Consultation Sessions
20 Mar 2025	Career Seminar: Navigate Your Blueprint for Career Success in the Greater Bay Area
01 Apr 2025	Career Workshop: Ace Your Career Exploration and Planning (Part 2)
02 Apr 2025	Local Company Tour “Meeting with CEOs”
15 May 2025	Career Workshop: Effective Cover Letter & CV Writing for Career Success Effective Job Searching Techniques
16 May 2025	Career Workshop: Practical Interview Skills
22 – 23 May 2025	Company Tour in Shenzhen