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: 26 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 26 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 100
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: 27 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 27 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 80
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.

Professionals at LSE: CVs for career changers

Starts: 27 Jan 2026, 5:30 pm
Finishes: 27 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Centre Building, Houghton Street, CBG.2.05
Remaining places: 47
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.

How to write effective cover letters

Starts: 28 Jan 2026, 10:00 am
Finishes: 28 Jan 2026, 11:00 am
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 80
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.

Graduate Schemes and Graduate Jobs: Understanding the Postgraduate Job Market

Starts: 30 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 30 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Remaining places: 100
This workshop will help graduates understand their employment options after their studies and discover strategies to help you find employment opportunities and make strong job applications.

Ask Me Anything: About Internships

Starts: 4 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 4 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM 1.02
Remaining places: 30
Chat with a Career Consultant about sourcing, applying for, and securing an internship.

Getting started with Video Interviews: The essentials (online)

Starts: 6 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 6 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Remaining places: 150
Facing your first video interview and not sure how to prepare?

Refining CVs for Experienced Hires

Starts: 10 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Finishes: 10 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Marshall Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, MAR.2.08
Remaining places: 80
Looking to apply for roles that require prior experience and want your CV to reflect your professional impact?

Graduate Schemes and Graduate Jobs: Understanding the Job Market (Undergraduates)

Starts: 13 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 13 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Marshall Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, MAR.2.04
Remaining places: 90
This workshop will help graduates understand their employment options after their studies and discover strategies to help you find employment opportunities and make strong job applications.

Careers in Brussels: Blue Book Applications Advice and Q&A (online)

Starts: 17 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Finishes: 17 Feb 2026, 4:30 pm
Remaining places: 60
The European Commission Blue Book 2026 is now open - this session will address any questions relating to the application process, and highlight any changes from previous years


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