Applications essentials

Ensure you get yourself ready to apply with these sessions covering CVs, cover letters and other essentials.


How to write effective CVs (UG)

Starts: 27 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 27 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM.2.02
Remaining places: 120
An effective CV is essential for conveying to a potential employer what you can offer and securing you an interview. Come along to this seminar to understand what employers are looking for, the different CV formats available and how to make yourself stand out.

How to write effective CVs (PG)

Starts: 28 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 28 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM.2.02
Remaining places: 120
An effective CV is essential for conveying to a potential employer what you can offer and securing you an interview. Come along to this seminar to understand what employers are looking for, the different CV formats available and how to make yourself stand out.

How to write effective cover letters

Starts: 29 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 29 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM.2.02
Remaining places: 120
What do employers expect to see in a cover letter? This session will explain the purpose of a cover letter, what to include and how to write effectively.

Ask Me Anything: About Internships

Starts: 29 Jan 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 29 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM.2.04
Remaining places: 30
Chat with a Career Consultant about sourcing, applying for, and securing an internship.

Professionals at LSE: CVs for career changers (in person)

Starts: 29 Jan 2025, 5:15 pm
Finishes: 29 Jan 2025, 6:45 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 2
Remaining places: 18
Have several years professional experience and looking to change career direction? This seminar will look at different CV formats and techniques for presenting yourself effectively.

Ask me anything: About applications

Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, 20 Kingsway, KSW.1.01
Remaining places: 30
Got questions about job application forms? Come along to this drop-in session where one of our Careers Consultants will be happy to answer your job application questions

Professionals at LSE: CVs for career changers (online)

Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm
Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm
Do you have several years professional experience and looking to change career direction? This online seminar will look at different CV formats and techniques for presenting yourself effectively.

How to write effective CVs and cover letters (recent graduates) (online)

Starts: 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 26 Feb 2025, 1:00 pm
What do employers expect to see in a CV and cover letter? This session will cover what to include in both documents and how to write them effectively.

Ask me anything: About LinkedIn

Starts: 4 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 4 Mar 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Marshall Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, MAR.2.09
Remaining places: 30
From optimising your LinkedIn profile to effectively networking and connecting with professionals, this AMA will help you unlock the full potential of LinkedIn for your job search and career growth.

Ask me anything: About applications

Starts: 6 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 6 Mar 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, 20 Kingsway, KSW.1.01
Remaining places: 30
Got questions about job application forms? Come along to this drop-in session where one of our Careers Consultants will be happy to answer your job application questions


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