Careers events
The Department works closely with LSE Careers to give you opportunities to explore your professional development.
Join dedicated IR Careers Consultant Aysha Abdul-Khader for regular careers events to hear more about career planning, your options, and how you can make the most of your time at LSE. Please note that booking in advance is essential.
LSE Careers and International Relations
Aysha Abdul-Khader
International Relations careers consultantFeel free to contact via email or book an appointment via MyCareer.
Autumn Term appointment times:
Every Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm-5.00pm (online or on campus)
Ringfenced IR slots online in Weeks 2-3 on Mondays from 10:30-12pm and W4 from 1:30-3pm
Book through MyCareer.
Autumn Term 2026
All sessions will be conducted by Aysha Abdul-Khader and available to book via MyCareer. Bookings information will be shared with you approximately two weeks before each event.
- PG IR: Developing your career strategy and exploring options
Thurs 8 October 2026, 4.00-5.30pm, Room CKK 2.04 - UG: Welcome/Welcome back! What can I do with my IR degree?
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 12.30-1.30pm, Room OLD 4.10 - Tailoring CVs/applications for success
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 2.00-3.00pm, Room CBG 1.07 - PGT: Thinking about doing a PhD in IR session
Thursday 12 November 2026, 12.30-2.00pm, Room OLD 4.10 - Global Careers around the world panel (online)
Tuesday 17 November 2026, time tbc
LSE Careers is available to help with your career queries and planning.
In addition to the four career discussions that all LSE students can book each term with the Careers team, IR students have exclusive access to additional appointments with IR Career Consultant Aysha Abdul-Khader.
Aysha will be running careers appointments specifically for International Relations students over several weeks in Autumn and Winter Term (aside from reading week). View and book appointments via LSE MyCareer.
Appointments are also available Monday to Friday with other careers consultants.
A careers appointment can help if you are unsure of what to do, would like to explore options, need help with your CV, or have any career related query.
View and book appointments via LSE MyCareer. For any booking queries, please email careers@lse.ac.uk or drop-in to the Careers Centre on 5thFloor of Saw Swee Hock between 9am – 5pm from Monday to Friday.
Already know you want to work in a particular sector? Or looking to explore your options in different areas? Check out LSE Careers' upcoming Sector Discovery programmes: