Blogs posts with information on interviews. For more information please visit the interviews section of our website.
GalleryHow to prepare for group exercises in job interviews
Congratulations! You’ve been invited to attend an interview or assessment centre where one of the assessment tasks is a group exercise. You’re one step closer to getting that job!
A group exercise is an enjoyable part of the recruitment process, giving you the chance to demonstrate how you perform as part of a team. You’ll be put into a group […]
GalleryTop ten interview essentials
So you have an interview coming up. Don’t worry: here are our top ten interview essentials which should help you get through it!
1. Prepare thoroughly
Whether this is the job that will be the start of your career or just something to make some money over the holidays, you need to prepare for your interview. This means knowing about the company, the […]
GalleryCommon mistakes at interview – how to get it right first time!
Now is a particularly busy time for job and internship interviews and to support you, here LSE careers consultant Viki Chinn reflects on her experience of interviews including why some students get it ‘wrong’ and how to ensure positive outcomes instead:
1. Failing to do your homework
There is a simple equation for interview preparation – the better you prepare, the more likely you are to get […]
GalleryWant to improve your interview technique?
We run lots of events to support you with all kinds of interviews and all their elements. This blog highlights a few upcoming events but do make sure to browse our full list of events and book on CareerHub.
For more information, you can also browse the Interviews, assessment centres and psychometric tests pages on the LSE Careers website.
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GalleryWhat to wear for a job interview
First impressions are vital – what you wear to an interview can affect how you are perceived by the employer. Luckily, our careers consultants have some advice for how to dress well!
For a formal interview (one in which you have been invited by the employer), you should dress smartly. As a general rule, a safe interview outfit for both […]
GalleryHow LSE Careers can help you with your interview
Congratulations, you’ve been offered an interview – all those hours of writing the perfect application have paid off!
Perhaps you’ve been offered a telephone, Skype/video, or face-to-face interview. Maybe they’ll be asking you competency, strengths based, motivational, brain teaser, technical, case study, or situational judgement questions.
Whatever you’re due to face, LSE Careers can help support your preparation:
Read our interviews careers […]
GallerySelection processes
Once you successfully get through the first stage of the application process to the next round – you’re on your way from being a possible employee to a probable employee and should feel proud that your application has impressed your potential employers.
There are, however, a number of ways in which an employer may assess your suitability for a job […]
GalleryLSE Careers exclusive resources – Vault: Career Insider
Vault: Career Insider is an online tool that allows LSE students and alumni access to unlimited and comprehensive careers information and advice including:
worldwide company and internship ranking and reviews
industry guides, searchable by organisation, location and more
career path guidance, including profiles about different occupations
advice on resumes, cover letters, interviews and networking
company profiles to help you when researching employers
jobs and internship opportunities in Vault top […]
GalleryTop application and assessment centre tips from an LSE student
John, an international student in the Management Department, has had a lot of success at application stage and recently attended a number of assessment centres. Here he shares his insights into how to get through the different stages of the selection and recruitment processes and his top tips for success:
Application forms and psychometric tests
In applications use the full word count. If an answer […]
GalleryPractise psychometric tests for free with our new subscription
If you are a current LSE student, you can now access a huge selection of practice psychometric tests, employer tests and assessment centre and interview advice through our new resource, Graduates First. Find out more and sign up to Graduates First on our website (LSE network account required).
