UK universities are formalizing lifelong careers support, extending campus services to graduates in their 40s and 50s who seek mid‑career pivots. Institutions cited rising demand from older alumni for job search coaching, reskilling and networking support. Employers are also changing: research shows many firms now prefer skills‑based recruitment over résumés, using role‑specific assessments to predict on‑job performance. Career centers, alumni offices and continuing‑education units should align offerings to skills assessment trends and expand services for seasoned alumni who may return for credentialing or executive education.