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Careers in the UK for international students

Careers in the UK is our year-long programme designed to help international students and graduates looking for work in the UK, either during or after their studies, to navigate recruitment processes and build their professional networks.

What's on: Browse the full timetable of events for LSE students

This year’s Careers in the UK events will primarily take place in Autumn Term.

Events usually cover topics such as:

  • Navigating the UK job market as an international student
  • Putting together a job search strategy
  • Working in the UK during and after your studies (with visa information from the Student Advice and Engagement team)
  • Intercultural communication, particularly in the context of interviewing

Browse and book all upcoming Careers in the UK events on CareerHub.

 

Prepare: Browse our top tips for making the most of the events

Joining our Careers in the UK events? Make the most of your time by following the tips below… 

  1. Do your research
  2. Know what's on offer
  3. Ask questions
  4. Plan your environment and dress appropriately
  5. Take notes - they might be useful in future applications
  6. Update your CV
  7. Follow up after the events - follow speakers on LinkedIn

 


Online tools, resources, and job opportunities

Check out other LSE Careers resources relevant to working in the UK as an international student

 

Found our Careers in the UK sessions insightful and wondering what's next? Or waiting for next year's events?  

Here are some related resources you might like to check out:

 

Talk to one of our careers consultants

Get confidential one-to-one guidance from one of our professional and dedicated team of careers consultants.

Our consultants can help with:

  • careers advice and planning;
  • CV, cover letter and application form feedback;
  • practice interviews;
  • specialist careers support for disabled students and PhD students.

Read about different types of careers appointments online

Book a careers appointment on CareerHub

Gain new skills at our career skills workshops

Throughout the year we provide a range of events to equip you with the skills to succeed including:

  • CV, cover letter and application workshops;
  • mock assessment centres;
  • sector insights;
  • seminars on case studies and psychometric tests.

Browse all of our events on CareerHub

Browse jobs and opportunities in the UK

 

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Watch our video: LSE Careers Consultant Pam share top tips for international students interested in working in the UK