Careers Training and Development
We developed a specific careers training and development programmes for our higher education students. Career services are available to students on 'teach-out', as well as those studying LSBF's Executive Education programmes. At the moment, career support is not being offered to new students. For further information, please email careers@lsbf.org.uk.
What-is series: careers in consulting
This workshop introduces you to the different options available to you within the field of consulting.
What-is series: careers in marketing
This workshop introduces you to the different options available to you within the field of marketing.
What-is series: careers in financial services
In this workshop you will understand the different career paths in the Financial Services for postgraduate students. Graduates are often surprised by how many different career paths there are within financial services.
Interviewing
In this workshop, we will touch upon the purpose of the interview, preparation for the interview, types of interviews, how to handle and answer questions in the widely accepted and result oriented STAR format.
Job search strategies & online resources
Invaluable tips on how to look for a job, techniques you can use to your advantage.
Starting your career journey: what, where, how?
The first stage in a career journey begins with self-assessment (evaluating your skills, needs and career values) and researching the sector and companies you want to work with.
Informational interviewing
An informational interview involves talking with people who are currently working in your field of interest to gain a better understanding of the occupation or industry and more importantly to build a network of contacts in that field over a period of time (usually a year). This can also be used to gain valuable information for your dissertation.
Using social media for career success (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.)
In this day and age, we witness the increased use of social media - not only in our personal but professional lives
Building your personal brand and networking
In this workshop you will understand the concepts of creating your 'personal brand' for career success and understand how to create networks for career success.
Cover letter writing
In the UK, each job application should always have an accompanying cover letter which is customised for that job.
