Professional development skills

Focusing on skills and techniques that will support your job search and prepare you for the world of work, these sessions cover topics including networking, using LinkedIn, presentation skills.

Ask me anything: About Networking

Starts: 4 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 4 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, 20 Kingsway, KSW.1.04
Remaining places: 30
Do you want to feel more confident in building strong professional relationships? Join our AMA session to ask your networking questions and discover simple techniques to make the most of every networking opportunity.

How to make LinkedIn work for you (online)

Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 10:00 am
Finishes: 6 Feb 2025, 11:00 am
Remaining places: 250
From managing your profile to using it effectively to connect with professionals and build your network, this practical session will ensure you’re getting the most out of LinkedIn.

Develop your networking style

Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 10:00 am
Finishes: 11 Feb 2025, 11:00 am
Venue: LSE, TBC, TBC
Remaining places: 60
Want to feel more confident in building strong relationships with people in different situations? Come along to this session to practice simple techniques that will help you make the most of networking opportunities.

Ask me anything: About assessment centres

Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 11 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, Pankhurst House, Clement's Inn, PAN.3.01
Remaining places: 25
Got questions about assessment centres? Join our AMA session where one of our careers consultants will be happy to answer your assessment centre questions.

How to develop a job search strategy (UG)

Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 12 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Old Building, Houghton Street, OLD.4.10
Remaining places: 68
How can you effectively and efficiently navigate your job search? In this session we consider the different approaches and strategies you may choose to build a proactive search strategy.

Job hunting & CVs for experienced hires

Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm
Finishes: 12 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Clement House, Aldwych, CLM.5.02
Remaining places: 120
What story do you want your CV to tell? We'll consider how to approach job hunting, and there'll be tips for those looking to change careers. This event is particularly aimed at postgraduates (and alumni), with several years of professional experience already.

Ask me anything: About Networking

Starts: 18 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 18 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, 20 Kingsway, KSW.1.04
Remaining places: 30
Do you want to feel more confident in building strong professional relationships? Join our AMA session to ask your networking questions and discover simple techniques to make the most of every networking opportunity.

What makes a good career narrative: how to build your personal story (PG)

Starts: 19 Feb 2025, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 19 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Marshall Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, MAR.1.10
Remaining places: 100
Want to know what makes a good career narrative and how to use it with different audiences? Come along to this session to learn about how to build your personal narrative to tell your story in different professional settings.

Ask me anything: About using AI in applications

Starts: 20 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 20 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm
Venue: LSE, 20 Kingsway, KSW.1.01
Remaining places: 30
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How to develop a job search strategy (recent graduates) (online)

Starts: 27 Feb 2025, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 27 Feb 2025, 1:00 pm
How can you effectively and efficiently navigate your job search? In this session we consider the different approaches and strategies you may choose to build a proactive search strategy.

 

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