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.

Professionals at LSE: Spring term mix and mingle

Starts: 11 Jun 2026, 5:30 pm
Finishes: 11 Jun 2026, 7:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Beavers Retreat, Upstairs, George IV Pub
Remaining places: 22
For our working professional community with 5+ years experience, an opportunity to meet with peers informally, over drinks

External Employer Event: Stand Out with Glencore UK: CV & Interview Workshop

Starts: 24 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Finishes: 24 Jun 2026, 6:00 pm
Stand out with Glencore UK: CV & Interview Workshop Join us for our virtual CV workshop on 24 June at 4pm BST where you will have the opportunity to learn more about Glencore and the graduate programmes, the industry and network with some of Glencore’s senior leaders.

Ask me anything: using AI in your career planning

Starts: 29 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Finishes: 29 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, Sheffield Street, LSE Careers Resource Centre, 5th floor
Remaining places: 13
Curious about using AI in your career planning? Explore how generative AI works, how to use it effectively and responsibly and get practical tips to support your job search, with time to ask your questions.

Ask me anything: unsure what to do

Starts: 29 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 29 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Cheng Kin Ku Building, Lincoln's Inn Fields, CKK.8.02
Remaining places: 15
Not sure what to do next? Explore your options, understand how career decisions are made and identify practical steps to move forward with greater clarity and confidence, with space to ask questions in a supportive setting.

Career resilience and adaptability (online)

Starts: 30 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 30 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm
Remaining places: 250
Develop your career resilience and adaptability by exploring why these attributes matter, how to navigate change in the world of work and practical strategies to stay flexible and confident in your job search and beyond.

How to make LinkedIn work for you (online)

Starts: 1 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 1 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Remaining places: 250
Learn how to make LinkedIn work for your career, including how to build a strong profile, develop your personal brand, grow your network and use the platform effectively to increase your visibility and support your job search.

Ask me anything: UK workplace culture

Starts: 1 Jul 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 1 Jul 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: LSE, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, Sheffield Street, LSE Careers Resource Centre, 5th floor
Remaining places: 15
Ask questions and explore UK workplace culture, including hiring processes, communication styles, teamwork, feedback, work-life balance and professional expectations, with a focus on supporting international students entering the UK job market.

Navigating remote and hybrid work (online)

Starts: 3 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 3 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Remaining places: 250
Explore how to navigate remote and hybrid work, including different working arrangements, common benefits and challenges and practical strategies to help you succeed in flexible and remote working environments.

Develop your networking style (online)

Starts: 3 Jul 2026, 2:00 pm
Finishes: 3 Jul 2026, 3:00 pm
Remaining places: 100
Build confidence in networking through practical exercises, real-life scenarios and tools to help you form meaningful connections – online and in person – to support your job search and future career.

 

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