Linking up with LSE's careers department



We're here to fully support you on your career path.

LSE's careers department has a vast range of services and tools to help you get the job you want. Whether you've freshly graduated with your master's, or you're in the middle of your degree and are thinking ahead, we can assist you. Even LSE alumni can access the CareerHub five years after completing their programme. Here's an overview of everything available to you and who you can get in touch with if you want more information.

How we can help

LSE Careers' mission (in a nutshell) is to help you transition into the role you desire through anyway which suits you. Students are a diverse bunch who all want very different things, so it's crucial that LSE cater to as many of you as possible. Check out some examples of what's on offer below, but to access all the content we recommend heading over to the official page for more information:

• Vacancy Boards - We run a number of online vacancy boards that employers frequently post on. Our main one is the CareerHub which has your general postings for part-time work, internships, work experience, volunteering, graduate jobs and schemes. But there are specialised and external options as well, such as GoinGlobal which can help you get a career aboard. 
• Work-based Learning Programmes - Alongside the boards, we run a number of programmes designed to gain you new skills/improve upon your existing ones. These include (but are not limited to) the LSE Skills Accelerator which is a virtual course based on building up your workplace skills through various activities. You will also have the chance to secure a place on a two-week part-time team project with a partner employer, great for both master's students and first-year undergraduates (head to CareerHub to apply).
• Career Advice & Resources - There are a bunch of articles, application forms and tests you can start utilising right now. We recommend exploring and seeing what fits you and your situation. The content is easy to digest and covers all the stages in the process, from figuring out what you want to do, to applying for the actual role. There is also advice on further studies if you are considering going down that road. 



Making contact

Book an appointment - Sometimes a face-to-face, one-to-one meeting with one of our consultants is all you need to set you on the right path. Our careers advisors are here to guide you, not do the work for you so it's important to come prepared and have an agenda in mind, even if it's just to go through options of what you could potentially do. There are appointments you can book for specific areas as well such as, PhDs and Research staff, disabled students and those interested in volunteering. 

Attend an event - There are plenty of events taking place where there are opportunities to meet, network and connect with employers and alumni. There will also be a chance to develop your professional skills for the workplace and beyond. The classic careers fair is always worth attending if you're unsure what path you want to head down or maybe you could attend a class on the interview process to boost those skills.

Give us a call or email - You can always get a quick response on any of the minor questions you might have about what we offer:

Email - careers@lse.ac.uk
Tel - 020 7955 7135 (10 am - 4 pm)

As you can see, there is plenty of ways you can link up with LSE's careers department in order to find the perfect one for you! If you need help preparing your CV, then check out our full breakdown of how you should write one.