Professional development skills

Focusing on skills and techniques that will support your job search and prepare you for the world of work, these sessions cover topics including networking, using LinkedIn, presentation skills.

LSE Generate Startup Agony Aunt Clinics

Starts: 27 Nov 2025, 12:30 pm
Finishes: 29 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm
Venue: LSE, St Clement's, Clare Market, LSE Generate, Ground Floor
​This monthly drop-in clinic is an open space for LSE Generate startups to bring their business challenges, ask questions, and share insights with others who understand the growing pains of running a start-up.

External Employer Event: The Accuracy Business Cup (ABC) 2026 (applications close 31 January)

Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 9:00 am
Finishes: 19 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
Venue: Accuracy
​For the tenth year running, Accuracy is organising the Accuracy Business Cup (ABC), an international business case competition involving students from top universities across the globe, including France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Canada, India and Morocco. The UK finals of the ABC will take place in February 2024, with an international final competition in March 2024.

Ask me anything: about networking

Starts: 3 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 3 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM 2.04
Remaining places: 18
Do you want to feel more confident in building strong professional relationships? Join our AMA session to ask your networking questions and discover simple techniques to make the most of every networking opportunity.

Professionals at LSE: Ask the coach - CVs for career changers

Starts: 4 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 4 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
For our working professional community with 5+ years experience, a facilitated discussion on developing your career narrative

Department of Management: Skill Seminar: Glovo- The Quick Commerce Revolution

Starts: 5 Feb 2026, 9:30 am
Finishes: 5 Feb 2026, 12:29 pm
Venue: LSE, Marshall Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, MAR 6.33
Remaining places: 76
Explore how Quick Commerce is reshaping retail with Connie Kwok, Chief of Quick Commerce at Glovo and LSE alumna. Gain insight into fast, tech-driven business models and what it takes to scale them successfully.

How to make LinkedIn work for you (online)

Starts: 5 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 5 Feb 2026, 11:00 am
Remaining places: 237
From managing your profile to using it effectively to connect with professionals and build your network, this practical session will ensure you’re getting the most out of LinkedIn.

Professionals at LSE: networking with confidence

Starts: 5 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
Finishes: 5 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Centre Building, Houghton Street, CBG.2.06
Remaining places: 18
For our working professional community with 5+ years experience, an interactive workshop with Dr. Camille Koppen on networking with confidence

Develop your networking style

Starts: 10 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 10 Feb 2026, 11:30 am
Venue: LSE, Centre Building, Houghton Street, CBG.2.06
Remaining places: 60
Want to feel more confident in building strong relationships with people in different situations? Come along to this session to practice simple techniques that will help you make the most of networking opportunities.

Careers in Brussels: Get Ready for Brussels - event preparation, skills, and Q&A

Starts: 10 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Finishes: 10 Feb 2026, 4:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Old Building, Houghton Street, OLD.4.10
Remaining places: 70
Careers in Brussels is fast approaching! This session will help you prepare for the events, and ensure you can get the most out of your Careers in Brussels experience.

Professionals at LSE: negotiating your worth masterclass

Starts: 10 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
Finishes: 10 Feb 2026, 7:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 2
Remaining places: 33
For our working professional community with 5+ years experience, a masterclass in negotiation with Marcel Dévény

 

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