Specific skills as interpreted here are generic and/or disciplinary. They are likely to be developed through a combination of your academic programmes and the many events run by LSE's central 'support services' that are free and designed to help you make the most of your time here. They are of significant interest to employers, who are always keen to know what potential employees have done to complement and extend their required studies.
Computer skills development: examples and evidence
specific skills examples and evidence
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Academic related
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Attending LSE Library courses such as
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Managing information: using reference management software
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Going beyond Google: using the internet for your research
Using new technologies, eg Prezi and Sliderocket, to deliver presentations
Doing LSE IT Training 'teach yourself' courses in applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database design
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Extra-curricular
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Developing a website or mobile phone application for your student society
Building a database to collect and manage student society membership
Creating an online booking system for an event
Setting up a Facebook page or other social media account for a student society or group
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Work experience/volunteering
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Researching target employers to discover which technologies they use and what programming languages are in demand
Familiarising yourself with the IT systems (eg content management systems) used in the workplace
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Other
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Completing online courses/webinars on developing your online presence
Teaching yourself how to programme and use specific programming languages via online courses
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Language skills development: examples and evidence
Language skills examples and evidence
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Academic related
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Attending a Language Centre course:
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Extra-curricular
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Taking part in Learning Support Workshops
Finding a partner to practise your language skills with as part of the Tandem Learning Programme and/or attending the events
Volunteering to listen to children reading in schools
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Work experience/volunteering
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Looking for work experience with a strong communication focus (eg sales, retail, call centre)
Working overseas during holidays to improve your language skills
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Other
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Readings newspapers and other publications in the language you are wanting to improve
Independent study using online resources in the language you are wanting to improve
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Legal skills development: examples and evidence
Legal skills examples and evidence
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Academic related
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Attending LSE Library courses such as
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Legal research skills - online resources
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Legal research skills - case law
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Legal research skills - legislation
Attending LSE public lectures on law related topics
Familiarising yourself with specialist legal databases and research sources
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Extra-curricular
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Joining the LSE Debating Society, LSE Mooting Club or Inter-University Debating
Taking on positions of responsibility where negotiation and persuasion skills are essential (eg SSLC student representative)
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Work experience/volunteering
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Attending open sessions in county and/or magistrates courts
Shadowing barristers, solicitors and others working in legal jobs
Volunteering for the Citizens Advice Bureau, legal centres or other organisations involved in advocacy
Volunteering with Debate Mate
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Other
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Attending London Law alumni networking events
Taking a course in public speaking
Becoming a member of Holborn Speakers
Negotiating a tenancy agreement when seeking accommodation
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Social science research skills development: examples and evidence
Social science research skills examples and evidence
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Academic related
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Researching for and writing up a long essay or dissertation
Taking research skills modules in STATA and SPSS
Undertaking cross-disciplinary research projects through LSE100
Taking part in LSE GROUPS, inter-disciplinary and mixed-year social science research projects that are part of Maximise Your Potential fortnight
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Extra-curricular
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Undertaking research for a student society or group
Presenting research findings to a student society or group
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Work experience/volunteering
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Doing market research as part of a temporary job or internship
Volunteering to do social policy related work at Citizens Advice Bureau or similar organisations
Approaching charities and NGOs to offer to work on 'research and evaluation' projects
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Other
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