Appointments take place Monday to Friday from 10am - 5pm and from 10am - 8pm on Thursdays during term time.
Most appointments are booked on LSE CareerHub. See below for specific booking instructions.
If are experiencing any difficulty in booking, please contact us as soon as possible.
Careers advice services available
Please note: LSE students can book up to four careers discussions and/or CV or cover letter discussion appointments per term.
Preparing for an appointment
To get the most out of your appointment we recommend the following:
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Bring any supporting documentation eg a CV , cover letter, application form or some notes about your thoughts and ideas.
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Make good use of the many online resources available on the LSE Careers website.
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Attend career seminars on CVs and application forms in order to maximise your time with a careers consultant.
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A great starting point for any consultation is to think about what is most pressing and to do some background research.
Non-attendance policy
Our events and appointments are oversubscribed and therefore it is important you always cancel your booking online as soon as you know you are unable to attend, so that another student is able to book.
If you fail to attend a total of four appointments/events during a two week period, your online booking privileges will be revoked for two weeks. During this period, if you want to book an appointment you must visit LSE Careers in person to do so.
The LSE Careers statement of service [pdf] outlines our commitment to LSE students and what we ask of them in return.
Types of appointment
Careers discussions
Face-to-face session with a careers consultant. These appointments can be used to discuss anything careers related including:
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Application form, CV and cover letter checking (please bring a copy to your appointments with you)
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Employer and sector-specific information
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Interview advice
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Further study options
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Job hunting strategy
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Career planning and exploring ideas
Book a careers discussion on CareerHub. Careers discussion appointments open for booking daily at 9.30am. You can book a careers discussion on the same day or the morning of the next day.
CV or cover letter discussions
Face-to-face session with a CV consultant, covering topics such as:
Book a CV or cover letter discussion on CareerHub. CV or cover letter discussions open for booking daily at 9.30am. You can book a CV or cover letter discussion on the same day or the morning of the next day.
PhD careers discussions
30 minute, one-to-one appointments with the PhD careers consultant for those currently undertaking a PhD.
Book a PhD appointment on CareerHub.
Guidance appointments
30 minute appointments by referral only. If you and the careers consultant feel you would benefit from a longer consultation, your careers consultant will refer you for a 30 minute guidance appointment.
Careers appointments for disabled students
Viki Chinn, one of our careers consultants, specialises in matters relating to disability and careers and you can request to meet with her specifically by contacting her directly at careers.disability@lse.ac.uk.
You can also find careers information for disabled students on our website.
Practice interviews
A one to one, 30 minute mock interview sessions with a consultant. Book a practice interview on CareerHub.
Alumni appointments
If you finished studying at LSE more than two years ago then you can now book an alumni careers discussion appointment on CareerHub.
Complete an appointment request form to book an appointment. CareerHub login and registration instructions can be found here.
Skype and telephone advice
If you are unable to come and speak to one of our careers consultants in person then contact us to arrange a telephone or Skype appointment.
Volunteering appointments
Interested in volunteering but not sure how to get involved? Looking to help a specific cause or add experience to your CV but can’t find the right opportunity? The LSE Volunteer Centre runs one to one appointment with the volunteer coordinator to talk through your options.
These discussions can be used to discuss anything volunteering related including:
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Finding a fulfilling opportunity
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Recruiting other student volunteers for your projects
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Interview advice
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Sector knowledge
Book a volunteering appointment on CareerHub.
Entrepreneurship consultations
If you'd like to discuss your entrepreneurial ideas or need advice about starting up or growing your business, Generate at LSE Careers have one-to-one appointments with a careers consultant at 9.30am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Book an entrepreneurship consultation on CareerHub.
Alumni Mentoring Network
Arrange one to one mentoring with LSE alumni in a particular region or industry that interests you. Visit the Alumni Mentoring Network site for more information and to find a mentor.