Student support
A strong qualification can open doors, but it is rarely the only factor that shapes career outcomes. Today’s job market is moving quickly, influenced by shifting skills needs, emerging technologies, and evolving hiring practices. Even when organisations are recruiting, competition can be intense and expectations high.
Why this matters right now
The numbers tell the story: job vacancy rates across Europe have eased compared to the previous year, making it more challenging to stand out in some sectors. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum reports that employers expect a significant share of workers’ core skills to change by 2030, fundamentally reshaping what it means to be competitive in the workforce.
That’s why Digital4Business offers Employability Webinars as an additional student service: practical, interactive sessions designed to help you translate what you’re learning into real-world career momentum.
What are the Employability Webinars?
These webinars are designed to boost your visibility in the job market and support your career growth, whether within your current organisation or beyond. They are:
- Free for students enrolled in the programme
- Open to everyone in the Digital4Business community
- Interactive, with practical guidance you can apply immediately
- Delivered by leading experts with real-world hiring and career experience
“The employability webinars have become an essential part of our student support offering. We see students leave these sessions with concrete actions they can implement immediately, from refining their LinkedIn profiles to preparing for job interviews with new confidence. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with students telling us these practical skills complement their academic learning perfectly.”
Delivery Manager, Career Transition & Mobility, LHH
Why employability support matters alongside qualifications
Qualifications signal commitment and capability, but career progression often depends on a broader set of factors:
- How clearly you communicate your value to potential employers
- How effectively you position your experience for specific roles
- Whether you can demonstrate impact, not just responsibilities
- How confidently you navigate interviews and hiring processes
- How well you build and maintain a professional network
The market is evolving too. Research from LinkedIn’s 2024 Global Talent Trends shows that hiring processes have become more selective, with employers taking longer to fill positions and scrutinising candidates more carefully. In this environment, how you present yourself can make a meaningful difference.
What you’ll learn in the webinars
1) Crafting a compelling CV and LinkedIn profile
Learn how to turn your experience into a narrative that speaks to outcomes: what changed because you were there, what improved, what you delivered. You’ll discover how to translate your Digital4Business learning into language that resonates with hiring managers and recruiters.
2) Building and leveraging your professional network
Networking does not have to mean “selling yourself”. Done well, it is about learning, increasing visibility, and being part of the right conversations in your field. You’ll get practical strategies for expanding your network authentically and strategically.
3) Navigating job interviews with confidence
From common interview formats to communicating strengths, handling career gaps, and preparing evidence-based examples, you’ll get structured approaches you can reuse throughout your career. Learn how to discuss your digital transformation expertise in ways that connect directly to business value.
Who are these webinars for?
These sessions are valuable whether you’re:
- Looking to change roles or industries
- Seeking a promotion or expanded responsibility
- Re-entering the job market after a break
- Exploring how to apply digital and AI skills in your current organisation
- Building confidence in how you present your experience and ambitions
- Transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions
Our goal: help students thrive in the job market and beyond
Digital4Business is designed to build advanced digital capabilities in areas like AI, data analytics, cloud technologies, and digital transformation. But we also want students to feel equipped to use those capabilities in the real world: to articulate value, pursue opportunities, and grow long-term careers in a skills landscape that is continually changing.
According to Eurostat, while the EU labour market remains relatively robust, the rapid pace of digital transformation means that workers need both technical skills and the ability to communicate their expertise effectively. Our employability webinars bridge this gap.
Join us
If you’re enrolled in the programme, keep an eye out for upcoming Employability Webinar announcements. Join a single session or the full series. Your future self will thank you.
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