What are the benefits?  

CareerSet is particularly useful if you are: 

• Applying for graduate, professional, consulting, banking or corporate roles 

• Writing a chronological CV 

• Preparing applications and want quick, structured feedback 

You may prefer to speak to a careers consultant first if you are: 

• Changing career direction 

• Returning after a career break 

• Using an atypical CV format 

Where are you in your career journey? 

CareerSet can support you if you are: 

• Exploring ideas and unsure what you want to do 

• Clarifying and refining emerging career plans 

• Actively applying for internships, placements or graduate roles 

What you can do with CareerSet 

Score my CV 

Upload your CV to receive feedback on clarity, structure, impact, and brevity, plus specific suggestions for improvement. 

Target my CV 

Upload a job description to check how well your CV matches the role and identify missing skills or keywords. 

Cover letter feedback 

Get tailored feedback on how well your cover letter aligns with the role, including relevance and writing quality. 

How to use CareerSet effectively

CareerSet analyses the content of your CV and cover letter and compares it against best practice standards and job descriptions. 

Its score is a useful guide, not a final judgement - use it alongside MyCareer.

What to do after using CareerSet

• Edit your CV or cover letter based on the feedback

• Explore LSE Careers guidance on CVs and cover letters

• Book a careers appointment to refine your application further