Discover | Careers with social impact is our careers programme for LSE students and recent graduates looking to explore the opportunities available in fields or roles that have a positive impact on society.
As well as exploring options in NGOs and charities, the programme also encourages you to explore the full breadth of ‘social impact careers’ across many sectors, as well as supporting you to understand exactly what a ‘career with social impact’ means to you.
In addition to running a selection of employer and careers consultant led sessions during Winter Term, the programme is also home to a hub of useful resources for those interested in generating social impact through their work.
Read on to find out what’s coming up this term and how we can support you on your career journey.
This year’s Discover | Careers with social impact events will primarily take place in Winter Term. Browse what's on below:
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Alumni networking event– The social impact alumni networking evening provides the opportunity to hear from and put questions to alumni working in a variety of different sectors and roles committed to generating positive social impact. Alumni attending past events have worked in charities, think tanks, social enterprises, the government, consulting, and international organisations.
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Employer skills seminars – These skills seminars are delivered by employers and industry professionals. They provide valuable insights into recruitment practices and key skills needed for success in the sector. Whether focusing on application strategies, sector insights or relevant case studies, these seminars help students develop the competencies sought after by employers.
View upcoming Discover | Careers with social impact events on CareerHub.
Joining our Discover | Careers with social impact events? Make the most of your time by following the tips below...
- Do your research
- Know what's on offer
- Ask questions
- Plan your environment and dress appropriately
- Take notes - they might be useful in future applications
- Update your CV
- Follow up after the events - follow speakers on Linkedin
Online tools, resources, and job opportunities
Found our Discover | Careers with social impact sessions insightful and wondering what's next? Or waiting for next year's events?
Here are some related LSE Careers resources you might like to check out:
For useful resources in understanding the jobs market and recruitment methods you might experience in some of the sectors covered by this programme:
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
- Search opportunities on CareerHub for a selection of live vacancies.
- For useful resources in understanding the jobs market and recruitment methods you might experience in some of the sectors covered by this programme: