Applications essentials

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


Achieve Interview Success: Video-based Candidate Example Answers in Action

Starts: 27 May 2026, 10:22 am
Finishes: 10 Jun 2026, 2:45 pm
eCareersGrad MasterClass webinar series

International Students: Target the Right UK Employer SPONSOR

Starts: 27 May 2026, 10:29 am
Finishes: 10 Jun 2026, 12:45 pm
eCareersGrad MasterClass webinar series

External Employer Event: Virtual Women In Technology Insight Session with Glencore UK

Starts: 11 Jun 2026, 4:30 pm
Finishes: 11 Jun 2026, 5:30 pm
The Glencore Women in Tech Insight Session. Join us for our virtual Women in Tech Insight Session, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the industry and technology at Glencore.

How to write effective CVs

Starts: 22 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 22 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 60
Learn how to write an effective, tailored CV that reflects your skills and experience, aligns with what employers are looking for and improves your chances of securing an interview in a competitive job market.

Creating a job search strategy

Starts: 22 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 22 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 80
Learn to build an effective job search strategy: clarify your values, plan your approach, explore where to look and take action. This session covers approaching the pre-search, planning, job search and application stages, along with your questions.

How to manage your job search as a final year undergraduate student (online)

Starts: 22 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 22 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm
Remaining places: 100
Explore your options as a final-year undergraduate and reflect on what matters to you after graduation. Learn how to approach your job search, where to look for opportunities (including speculative routes) and ask your questions.

LSE Careers pop-up

Starts: 24 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 24 Jun 2026, 11:30 am
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, Outside
Drop in and speak with an LSE Careers consultant about any questions on your job search, career planning or study-to-work transition. Get tailored advice, guidance and signposting to relevant careers support services.

How to write effective cover letters

Starts: 25 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Finishes: 25 Jun 2026, 5:00 pm
Venue: LSE, TBC, TBC
Remaining places: 40
Learn how to write a tailored cover letter that clearly communicates your motivation, skills and experience, aligns with employer expectations and strengthens your application for specific roles.

How to write effective job applications (online)

Starts: 26 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 26 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Remaining places: 250
Learn how to write effective job applications, including how to understand employer requirements, navigate application forms and applicant tracking systems and craft strong responses that demonstrate your skills, motivation and suitability.

Experienced hires: CVs, job hunting and changing careers (online)

Starts: 30 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 30 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Remaining places: 250
Explore how experienced hire CVs differ from early-career CVs, how to present your experience effectively and how to approach job hunting and a career change, including strategies for accessing both advertised and hidden opportunities.


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