Applications essentials

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


Discover International Organisations: getting the most out of DIOD (in person)
A short, practical session on getting real value from DIOD leave with a plan for the day, networking tips, and the confidence to make it count.
: 12:00 05-Nov-2026

Masterclass: get ready for your case interview for management consultancy (with Cassandra Pittman)
Practicing case studies is the most effective way to build skills and confidence. Join this small group session led by an industry specialist to understand management consultancy case studies and improve your performance in interviews.
: 14:00 04-Nov-2026

Discover International Organisations: getting the most out of DIOD (online)
A short, practical session on getting real value from DIOD leave with a plan for the day, networking tips, and the confidence to make it count.
: 12:00 04-Nov-2026

Masterclass: get ready for your case interview for management consultancy (with Cassandra Pittman)
Practicing case studies is the most effective way to build skills and confidence. Join this small group session led by an industry specialist to understand management consultancy case studies and improve your performance in interviews.
: 11:00 04-Nov-2026

Department of Methodology: Careers Drop in
Drop by for an informal, no-appointment-needed chat with LSE Careers. Open to all Methodology students, this is a chance to ask any careers-related questions whether about job searching, applications, career direction, or anything else on your mind
: 14:30 30-Oct-2026

Discover International Organisations: what to expect from DIOD (online)
DIOD packs presentations, fair sessions and a panel discussion into one day — with limited, first-come-first-served spaces, going in without a plan means missing out. This session covers what to expect on the day.
: 12:00 30-Oct-2026

Get ready and practice employer numeracy tests (online)
Build your confidence and sharpen your skills for employer numerical and graphical tests with practical techniques, example questions and expert guidance to help you feel better prepared for job and internship applications.
: 15:00 29-Oct-2026

Department of Government: Skills Session – How to identify your skills relevant to the labour market 
Want to know how your skills developed throughout your time at LSE fit into the labour market, join this interactive session to start considering your skills and how to articulate these to employers 
: 14:00 29-Oct-2026

From planning to practice: build your job search strategy
Make sense of the UK graduate job market and how to research your sector. Practise finding vacancies beyond the obvious job boards, research a real role or employer, and leave with a four-week job search plan you can act on this week.
: 13:00 29-Oct-2026

Get ready and practice employer numeracy tests (online)
Build your confidence and sharpen your skills for employer numerical and graphical tests with practical techniques, example questions and expert guidance to help you feel better prepared for job and internship applications.
: 15:00 28-Oct-2026


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