Transitioning from education to employment is by far the most important step in the early stages of your professional journey. You’re going to need all the encouragement, support and guidance you can get as you make that leap. And that’s exactly where LSE Careers comes in. LSE Careers facilitates this all-important transition by supporting you in multiple ways – helping you explore your interests, understand your career options, gain experience in work-based learning environments, develop and implement your career plan. No matter what stage of your career planning you may be in when you step into your academic programme, LSE Careers services have got you covered. You can meet with the team in the Resource Centre on the fifth floor of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre all days of the week or you can also email, call or chat to them. Many of these services are also available online via the CareerHub portal.
Career fairs and networking events
LSE Careers hosts numerous events throughout the year that can help you achieve the different goals on your career plan. Career fairs and recruitment events feature organisations that are interested in meeting with and sharing opportunities with LSE students. At these events, you can build your network and learn more about the industry and companies you’re interested in. Global career events help you navigate the career market worldwide and develop an international career. Sector events and employer and alumni insight events offer you the opportunity to explore an industry and learn more about companies. These insights prove useful when developing your job applications.
Top tip: Networking is an absolute game-changer when it comes to your job search. Go to these events!
Career advice for PhDs
PhD students’ career needs differ vastly from graduate and undergraduate students’ needs and navigating the job market with a PhD comes with its own set of unique challenges. This is why LSE Careers has a specialist PhD career consultant who can offer expert advice on all matters related to career planning and progression tailored specifically for PhD students. Whether it’s about transitioning between industries after a PhD, continuing onto an academic career or moving out of academia altogether, this resource can be vital to your career success after a PhD. Not just this, LSE Careers partners with the PhD Academy to run the LSE Spring programmes which are specifically directed at PhD students’ career advancement.
Top tip: PhD careers are a whole new ball game. Learn how to win from the experts!
Career resources
Career planning can be incredibly stressful, given the volatile job market. LSE Careers understands this and works with you to develop bespoke career plans using approaches that are right for you. Beginning with identifying your interests and strengths and exploring career options that align with your skill-set, the team can help you gain relevant experience to set you up for your dream job and script your very own success story. They have several resources on hand to help you navigate the job market by developing a job search strategy that works for you. Customising your job search strategy for the market you’re interested in is crucial to landing the right job and the team offers their expertise to help you to attract the right opportunities.
Top tip: Planning requires specialist insight. Leverage the resources you have access to.
Applications
Creating your job application is a complex process with many moving parts. Getting your application just right can make all the difference which is why LSE Careers offers several resources and services that are directed at helping you develop a cracking application. They help you prepare CVs and cover letters that are customised for the opportunities you’re targeting. But not just that. They go a step beyond and offer services to help you navigate the selection process as well. From interview prep to assessment centres and psychometric testing, LSE Careers offer expert advice to ensure your transition to employment is successful.
Top tip: Applications get better with expert insight. Book these services to get that job!
LSE Careers can springboard you into your dream job. As a PhD student, it’s an incredibly valuable and highly recommended resource for a successful career.
