Appointments

Book a one-to-one careers appointment

Get personalised, confidential support from an LSE careers consultant to help you explore your professional options, strengthen applications, or prepare for recruitment processes. 

  • Available to current students, recent graduates and eligible alumni 

  • Delivered in person or online via Microsoft Teams 

  • Free and confidential

Book an appointment via MyCareer 

Who can book appointments?

Current students and recent graduates can book: 

  • Four careers' appointments per term (Please check in with your department as this offer may vary across the school) 

  • One practice interview per term 

  • One guidance appointement appointment per term (where appropriate) 

LSE graduate (2 to 5 years) - Tailored support for alumni navigating career development beyond early graduate recruitment. 

PhD students, research staff and fellows - We offer dedicated appointments tailored to academic and research career paths. 

Disabled students - You can book a specialist appointment offering tailored support and guidance. 

What type of appointment should I book?

Practice Interviews

Graduate schemes and internships

Employer specific interviews

Building interview confidence and technique

Guidance apppointment

More complex or sensitive situations

Longer term or multifaceted career planning

Careers discussion

Exploring career options

Sector or role insights

Career strategy and decision-making

 

Not sure which appointment to book?

That’s completely normal. If you’re unsure, book a careers discussion appointment and your consultant will help you identify the best next steps. 

Accessibility and adjustments

We are committed to ensuring all students and graduates can access our services. If you require any adjustments to fully participate in an appointment, please contact us in advance and we will be happy to help. 

How to prepare for your appointment

To get the most from your session, we recommend that you: 

  • Reflect on what you would like to discuss and note any key questions

  • Upload any documents you want to review to MyCareer in advance

  • If you are seeking CV feedback, run your CV through CareerSet beforehand

  • Explore our online resources or consider attending a related event first If you are joining the appointment online, please download the Microsoft Teams app and sign in using your LSE email address and join the appointment from a quiet, private location. 

If you are joining us in person, please liaise with your Careers Consultant for details on where to meet, as we’d love to welcome you back to campus.

 

Cancellation and non‑attendance policy 

Appointments are in high demand, and cancelling in advance helps another student benefit from the slot. 

If you can no longer attend please cancel as early as possible via MyCareer (up to 24 hours in advance for practice interviews OR up to 40 minutes in advance for careers and CV appointments).

If you do not attend without cancelling, or arrive more than 10 minutes late, you will be marked as absent. 

Students who record four absences within a 14‑day period will have their online booking privileges suspended for 14 days.

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