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

StageObjectivesDeliverables
Exploration & Development
  • Understand oneself and the real world of work
  • Explore available career paths
  • Formulate career decisions with students’ talents, interests, and aptitude.
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

Activities of the Scheme (2026-27) New!

Online Briefing Session

  • Date: 14 Oct 2026 (Wed)
  • Time: 16:00 - 18:00
  • Mode: via Zoom
    (The zoom link will be sent to registrants’ Lingnan email by 13 Oct 2026)
Register here by 12 Oct 2026 (Mon)
DateEvent
15 Oct 2025Online Briefing Session
Video Recording  |  Scheme Briefing (Notes)  |  Employment Traps (Notes)
(Login with your Lingnan account for accessing the materials)
18 Nov 2025Career Seminar 1
Sustainability & Intelligence: Career Pathways in ESG, Data Science, AI & Green Finance
27 Nov 2025Career Workshop 1
Navigating Hong Kong’s Career Landscape: Early Preparation for Career Success
27 Jan 2026Career Seminar 2
New Industrialisation & Emerging Industries: Opportunities in New Energy, Innovation & HealthTech
4 Feb 2026Local Company Tour
Meeting with CEOs
27 Feb 2026Career 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 2026Career Workshop 3
Practical Interview Skills
10 Apr 2026Career Workshop 4
Mastering Personal Branding – Professional Image & Business Etiquette
20 – 21 May 2026Foshan Company Tour
Exploring Leading Enterprises
 
DateEvent
25 Feb 2025Online Briefing Session
Video Recording  |  Scheme Briefing (Notes)  |  Employment Traps (Notes)  |  Management Drives (Notes)
(Login with your Lingnan account for accessing the materials)
26 Feb 2025Career Seminar: Future Forward: Careers Shaped by ESG, Sustainability, AI & Analytics
05 Mar 2025Career Workshop: Ace Your Career Exploration and Planning (Part 1)
17 & 19 Mar 2025One-on-one Career Consultation Sessions
20 Mar 2025Career Seminar: Navigate Your Blueprint for Career Success in the Greater Bay Area
01 Apr 2025Career Workshop: Ace Your Career Exploration and Planning (Part 2)
02 Apr 2025Local Company Tour “Meeting with CEOs”
15 May 2025Career Workshop:
Effective Cover Letter & CV Writing for Career Success
Effective Job Searching Techniques
16 May 2025Career Workshop: Practical Interview Skills
22 – 23 May 2025Company Tour in Shenzhen

 

 

 

Enquiries

For enquiries, you are welcome to contact us:

Ms. Angie Lau
Tel: 2616-7023
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Elaine Tsang
Tel: 2616-7406
Email: [email protected]