LSE Careers| works to uphold the School's principles of equality and diversity, and aims to ensure that individuals of whatever race, gender or degree of disability can have equal access to employment opportunities.
LSE Careers service has a dedicated Careers Consultant (Viki Chinn) whose focus is on the transition from education to employment for students who have a disability or a neurodiverse condition.
Applications and Interviews|
Application process, disclosure, interviews, tests
Disclosure and confidentiality|
Informed decision-making, legislation, reasonable adjustments
Reasonable Adjustments|
Removing barriers, examples, costs
Access to Work scheme|
Adjustments in the workplace, costs
Legal requirements|
Protection from discrimination, reasonable adjustments, legal advice
There is no best time for everyone. Some disclose on the job application form, some at interview, some not until they are on the job, and some not at all. It depends on you, your disability, the type of job and the context you are working in.
You can get advice and guidance, in workshops or 1:1 meetings, on
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career planning
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job hunting
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CV development
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interview skills
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disclosure
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reasonable adjustment
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legal issues
LSE Careers has close links with disability organisations, diversity recruiters and a wide range of empolyers ensuring that you will be made aware of employment opportunities and given appropriate information, support and guidance for making the transition into employment.
LSE Staff|
Human Resources, Equality and Diversity, Access to Work Scheme, Managing Disability