Careers Events and Resources

Autumn Term

Develop Your Networking Style
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

Anthropology relies heavily on networks within academic, research, and cultural communities. Developing a personal networking style can help you connect with key figures in their field.

Tuesday 8th October 2024 12pm-1.30pm

Monday 28th October 2024 1pm-2pm

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

How to Manage Your Job Search as a Postgraduate Student
For postgraduate students

This workshop is designed to provide you with valuable tips and insights into navigating the job search process as a postgraduate student. Learn how to effectively balance your studies with your job hunt, making the most of your limited time during this intensive academic year.

Thursday 31st October 2024 1pm-2pm

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

Department of Anthropology: What to do with your Anthropology degree? With alumni guests
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

This event gives you a unique opportunity to connect with LSE alumni and learn about their career paths since graduation, in an informal setting. Alumni will share their experiences and offer advice for anyone interested in breaking into their respective fields. You'll gain valuable insights into how your studies relate to various career sectors and discover actionable steps to prepare for your future. Unlike a traditional panel, this event has a more informal setup, allowing you to walk around, ask questions, and engage directly with alumni.

Wednesday 20th November 12-1pm Old Anthropology Library

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/events/detail/894146

What Makes a Good Career Narrative: How to Build Your Personal Story
For postgraduate students

Anthropology often involves complex personal and academic journeys. This session will help you articulate your unique experiences and perspectives, which is crucial in applications, interviews, and networking.

Monday 21st November 2024 1pm-2pm

Friday 6th December 2024 11am-12pm

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

One to One Careers appointments for Anthropology students with dedicated Careers Consultant, Ladan Mirzadeh Hong every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons

For undergraduate & postgraduate students

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/?siteId=1

Winter Term

Anthropology department Alumni Panel & Networking
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

This event gives you another opportunity to connect with LSE alumni and learn about their career paths since graduation. Alumni will share their experiences and offer advice for anyone interested in breaking into their respective fields. You'll gain valuable insights into how your studies relate to various career sectors and discover actionable steps to prepare for your future. This is a panel event where a chair will lead the session and then open the floor to questions from you.

Wednesday 5th February 3pm-5pm Old Anthropology Library

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/events/detail/894172

Anthropology department Careers Skills Session
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

This is an informal session where you can enjoy a treat while chatting with your Career’s Consultant, Ladan. This is your chance to ask any career-related questions in a relaxed setting.

Tuesday 4th March 12pm-1pm

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/events/detail/894151

What Career is the Right One for Me?
For undergraduate students

Anthropology graduates have diverse career options, from academia to NGOs to cultural institutions. This event will help you explore which path aligns with their skills and interests.

Date & Time TBC

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

How to Write Effective Cover Letters
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

Tailoring cover letters for roles in anthropology, which often require explaining how one's background fits specific interdisciplinary roles, is a key skill that this session will address.

Date & Time TBC

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

How to Write Effective CVs
For undergraduate & postgraduate students

Crafting a CV that highlights research, fieldwork, and cultural analysis is crucial for anthropology students aiming for academic or applied roles.

Date & Time TBC

To book: Please visit CareerHub (more information below on how to access our services)

On to One Careers appointments for Anthropology students with dedicated Careers Consultant, Ladan Mirzadeh Hong every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons

For undergraduate & postgraduate students

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/?siteId=1

Spring Term

On to One Careers appointments for Anthropology students with dedicated Careers Consultant, Ladan Mirzadeh Hong every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons

For undergraduate & postgraduate students

To book: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/?siteId=1

As anthropology students at LSE, you possess a unique set of skills and perspectives that are highly valued across various industries. This guide provides a comprehensive collection of resources, including books, podcasts, online communities, job boards, and professional associations to help you navigate your career path effectively. Whether you are looking to apply your anthropological insights in academia, business, or other sectors, this guide is designed to support you in making the most of your degree.

LSE Careers Webpages
Access to all our online resources including how to write CV’s, support with interviews, job sites and vacancy boards, insight into networking and much more!

CareerHub
This is an online portal where you can book onto events and one to one appointments. You can also access materials and recordings from previous events as well as applying to current job opportunities.

Moodle course
We offer a course for undergraduate students to help you get started on your career planning journey, please visit our 'Understanding Careers: How can I make the most of my time as an LSE undergraduate’ course. We also have a course for postgraduate students to help you navigate the year ahead, please visit our STEP into LSE Careers course.

One-to-One Appointments
We offer confidential one-to-one discussions with a qualified careers consultant on any careers-related topic. As a student in the Department of Anthropology, you can book appointments with your dedicated Careers Consultant, Ladan Mirzadeh Hong, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons.

In addition to these appointments, you can also book sessions with any career consultant.

For more information and to book an appointment, please visit our Careers Discussion webpage.

You can also book other types of appointments, including practice interviews. For more information, please visit our Careers Appointments webpage.

Sector Discover programmes
Our Sector Discovery programmes showcase a selection of resources, opportunities and flagship events to help you explore your options across a particular sector. Each programme is designed with the needs of a particular area in mind, so exactly what's on offer will vary from programme to programme.

To see all the Discover programmes please click here

Careers Workshops
Navigating the job market can be daunting, but our Careers Workshops are designed to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to succeed. Whether you are just starting to think about your career path or are ready to apply for jobs, we offer a range of sessions tailored to meet your needs. Below I have outlined the different types of workshops we deliver, to see available sessions and to book, please visit our CareerHub portal.

Application Essentials
Prepare yourself for the application process with our sessions on CVs, cover letters, and other vital elements. These workshops will ensure you are well-equipped to present your best self to potential employers. For a complete list of events, visit Application Essentials.

Interviews and Assessment
Enhance your interview skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of what employers expect during the interview process. Our practical and interactive workshops provide opportunities to practice and refine your techniques. For a full schedule of events, check out Interviews and Assessment.

Professional Development Skills
Develop essential skills and techniques that will aid your job search and prepare you for the professional world. These sessions cover networking, using LinkedIn, presentation skills, and more. Discover all upcoming events at Professional Development Skills.

Meeting people and hearing about their early professional careers can help you identify sectors and job roles that might interest you, as well as those that don't appeal to you. Throughout your time at LSE, there will be numerous opportunities to meet LSE alumni and employers on campus. Many of these events are scheduled in the evening or are less than an hour long, making them easier to fit around your other activities.

Speaking to alumni and employers can provide you with valuable information and support, including:

Insights into the daily working life of professionals
Honest accounts of both the positives and negatives of their careers
Information on pathways into different job roles and sectors
Ideas on the skills and experiences needed before applying
Increased commercial awareness through exposure to important themes impacting their sector
Tips on where to find opportunities and what to highlight in your applications

Additionally, connecting with these individuals might introduce you to new opportunities, or even lead to mentoring and coaching relationships.

Ways to connect with employers and alumni:

LSE Careers Discover programmes These programmes offer opportunities to learn about different career options and approaches to early careers in various sectors, both in the UK and abroad. Many events within our Sector Discover Programmes feature 'Meet an Alum' sessions, where you can meet LSE alumni and hear about their experiences. For more information, please visit the Sector Discovery Programme pages.

Ask an Alum This tool connects you with your alumni community, allowing you to ask questions anytime, anywhere. For more information and to ask your questions, please visit Ask an Alum.

LinkedIn for making and growing connections LinkedIn is a great way to expand your professional network by connecting with LSE alumni. Visit the LSE page on LinkedIn and explore the ‘Alumni’ tab to search for alumni to connect with. For more advice on using LinkedIn, please visit the LinkedIn pages on the LSE website as well as attend our workshops on the topic.

We’re happy to offer access to a number of online resources to support your career research and applications. Please see all the online tools on offer on our Online tools webpage.

Tool name	Useful for	Description
Windō	Insight into the values of a company	A free platform where you can compare the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress and plans of companies you may be interested in working for.
CareerSet	CV improvement and tailoring	Offers AI-driven feedback on CVs, helping anthropology students emphasise their research, analytical, and cultural insights for roles in academia, NGOs, and consultancy.
eCareersGrad	Interview preparation	The interactive video-based courses to prepare you for interviews, covering graduate schemes, jobs, internships, and insight weeks. The courses teach you what employers are looking for in candidate responses and how to craft strong answers. As an LSE student, you can use their Interview Success course, which pairs well with practicing video interviews via Shortlist.me.
Shortlist.me	Interview practice	Allows practicing of interviews in a video format and receive feedback through artificial intelligence and self-reflection. There are a range of interviews to choose from, some created by Shortlist.me and some bespoke content created by LSE Careers Consultants, based on key areas of interests to LSE students.
CaseCoach	Case interviews	Online preparation courses for consulting applications and case interviews. The courses provide everything you need to prepare consulting applications and crack the case studies used at interviews with top consulting firms and other employers.
Graduates First	Psychometric test practice	Choose from 30 practice tests covering verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning, situational judgement. You can also practice assessment centre exercises, complete a work style personality questionnaire and use the question identifier tool to prepare for interviews.
Forage	Virtual work experience (valued by employers)	Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and industries by working through these self-paced modules, with tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship. A great addition to your CV!
Vault	Insight into different sectors and companies (as part of your research)	Provides you unlimited access to comprehensive career information, including sector guides and company profiles
Student Circus	Support for international students	A job search platform designed for international students in the UK on student visas. It provides access to international job opportunities, career portals for overseas work, and country-specific career guides for students and alumni returning to their home countries after studying.

LSE offers career support to alumni for up to five years post-graduation. All alumni can access the careers information website. Recent graduates (less than two years since completion) have full access to one-to-one advice, events, and a vacancy board.

Alumni who graduated between two and five years ago can book up to two hours of career consultations and attend targeted events. Access to services and events varies based on the time since graduation, and all alumni can use CareerHub during this period.

For access details, alumni can log in via CareerHub, with specific instructions based on their graduation timeframe.

Careers Events and Resources

Anthropology Careers Events

Careers Resources for Anthropology students

Accessing your career services

Careers Development for Anthropology Students

Connecting with LSE Alumni and Employers

Online Tools

Access to Careers services after graduating