Blog by LSE Careers consultant Danny Wilkey:
Why is it important to set goals? Let’s begin with some common interview questions:
Where do you see your career in five years’ time?
Why did you choose that course?
Tell me about yourself
These questions assume you’ve not only thought about your career goals but you are able to articulate them. So having a ‘goal story’ is […]
When you hear the word ‘internship’ what goes through your mind? A summer stint you should do if you want to join a bank or a professional services firm? A position in the City that involves finance or corporate know-how? It won’t come as a surprise to many of you that numerous students at LSE do select more formal, structured internship […]
At the beginning of the academic year our Careers Consultants are asked a lot of questions from students and graduates who have similar career aspirations. So to help you, we’ve answered some those Michaelmas Term frequently asked questions.
What do I do if I don’t know what I want to do?
We’re here to help all students – whether you know what you […]
If you find that you’re unable to go to an event that you have booked with us, you need to cancel it so that other students have the opportunity to attend. We usually have very long waiting lists (often in the hundreds for major events!) so it’s important to make sure you give someone else the opportunity to make the […]
You don’t have to have a law degree to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. Many legal employers recruit up to 50% of their trainees from non-law degrees.
So what do you need?
excitement at the prospect of working closely with clients across all industry sectors (energy, financial services, social media, health – the law gets everywhere) to solve their legal […]
It can be difficult to find the time to think about your future job options/getting work experience when you’re concentrating on your studies. LSE Careers has created a tool that can help you do this from the comfort of your own room.
Career Builder is an interactive guide to help you navigate the career planning process and find the most appropriate information […]
If you’re going to a careers event where you’ll be meeting employers and company representatives then preparation is essential to help you make the most of it. The company representatives will be meeting a huge number of students like you, so if you want to learn the most relevant information from them then make sure you know how to […]
LSE Careers is here to help guide you through the careers maze with a comprehensive range of careers and employment services. You can find us on the fifth floor of the Saw Swee Hock, and you should also have a look at our website and CareerHub, where you can find more information about careers, and view and book events and […]
As always, we’ve got something for everyone in our programme of events – whether you’re sure or not sure what you want to do when you graduate, are at the start of your career or have experience already, or are looking to gain more skills and experiences! It’s never too early or too late to get started and you […]
LSE Careers runs a Parliamentary Internships programme open to new and returning MSc and PhD students from all disciplines. These part-time, voluntary internships run throughout Michaelmas and Lent Terms with Members of Parliament (MPs), Peers in the House of Lords, and parts of the Palace of Westminster administration.
The roles are an excellent opportunity for students to gain invaluable experience […]
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