Careers events for LSE students
When and where?
All Careers Service events are listed in 'Events' on My Careers Service.
You can register for email alerts about events that match your careers preferences on My Careers Service - just adjust the information in 'My Preferences'. The careers sectors pages under Careers information also highlight relevant upcoming events.
How to book
All booking information is explained with the event listing on My Careers Service. Most events are booked one week in advance. See Appointment and event booking for a list of frequently asked questions.
Alumni should read Information for alumni
Dress Code for Events
Employers expect to see students and won't expect you to be dressed for the office, but you could be meeting potential employers, so do consider your appearance. We normally recommend smart-casual. For our law, finance and consultancy fairs we would encourage students to dress appropriately for those sectors. This doesn't mean you should purchase a new suit, but it should look as if you have made an effort to appear smart!
Not attending events
LSE Careers Service events are often very popular and places are limited. Employers are very disappointed when students book but do not attend. If you need to cancel your attendance, you must do at least 24 hours in advance. Go to 'My bookings' on My Careers Service, to cancel your place and make it immediately available for another student. If you do not cancel in advance, we may block you from attending future events.
Careers fairs |
LSE Careers Fairs are information gathering and networking events and with the exception of the Jobs Fair in the Summer, you are unlikely to be giving your CV to the employers at the fair. This is a chance for you to talk and network with representatives from different sectors, explore the variety of job opportunities and assess if a recruiter is of interest to you. Most fairs are held on campus in the Atrium at LSE. We also run a European fair in Brussels and in 2007, will be running three China careers fairs.
Fairs take place in the evenings after classes have finished, usually 6:30pm-9:30pm with staggered entry time slots. Entrance to the venue is via the main reception in the Old Building and you must bring your booking confirmation email and library swipe card.
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Careers forums |
A panel of leading figures in their field talk about their specialist area, their work and how they have pursued their career. Panellists will provide top tips on how to start your careers and take your questions. Forums are also recorded and will be available as podcasts on the forum's page in the careers sector area under Careers information
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Careers seminars |
Throughout the year the Careers Service runs a number of seminars. We strongly recommend that you attend one of these seminars before seeking one-to-one careers advice.
- Interview skills
- CV's for UK nationals
- Assessment Centres
- Application Forms
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Skills sessions |
Throughout the year employers deliver uniquely tailored workshop sessions designed to help you understand and develop a variety of important transferable skills. Sessions usually run Wednesday afternoons during term-time for groups of 20 - 50 students. See My Careers Service for details.
Previous skills sessions have included:
• Team working
• Business games and case studies
• Networking and how to make a good impression
• Integrity skills
• Understanding competencies
• Persuasion skills
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Employer presentations |
On Campus The LSE holds a large and varied number of employer presentations throughout the academic year, which gives you an opportunity to meet a company representative and hear about their graduate programmes and other vacancies at firsthand. All presentations on campus are for LSE students only, allowing you to have exclusive time with the different organisations.
Off Campus
Some employers invite students for a presentation and talk off campus at outside venues - including at their own offices, to show where and how they work. Please bear in mind that a number of these presentations require you to register in order to attend ...
See My Careers Service for details.
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Recruiter in residence |
Throughout term-times, there is a chance that an employer of your career interest is spending the morning, afternoon, or an entire day in the careers service's offices in Tower 3, at your immediate and personal disposal. You receive a 15 min one-to-one session with a HR or Graduate Recruiter from a interested company or organisation, who is ready to help you with your queries regarding their career offers, and they can have a look at your CV on the spot. Previous employers included PWC, GE Capital, and Marsh.
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Personality and careers choice |
The Personality and Career Choice sessions use the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire which helps you explore your preferred style of gathering and using information and working style. The MBTI is not used in recruitment, but can be useful for personal development. It may identify issues you should consider when choosing a career, but will not give you a list of 'suitable jobs'. There is a fee of £5 and we take a £10 deposit. See My Careers Service for details.
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Departmental careers talks |
Careers information Talks are arranged in departments or as a part of the annual programme of events. Departmental talks are advertised on departmental notice boards or by email to individual students. Non-departmental talks are open to all students and are advertised on My Careers Service and sometimes on departmental websites. These cover a range of topics such as disability issues and work permits. |
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