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Thinking of continuing your studies post-master's?

Our PhD careers consultant goes through what to think about before applying and applying in the UK (including LSE) and overseas:

Blog by LSE PhD careers consultant Catherine Reynolds
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Got a telephone interview coming up? Follow our top tips to help you get through to the next stage of the recruitment process!

Many employers use telephone interviews to screen applicants
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'Happy Thanksgiving to our American students from everyone at LSE Careers!'
'If you're interested in further study, find out why, where, and when to do a PhD and how to approach the application process with us next week! https://careers.lse.ac.uk/students/events/detail/383165/thinking-of-doing-phd'
'Interested in founding a successful company? Come to LSE Generate's Rock Solid: how to build effective startup teams  workshop tonight. Sign up on CareerHub here: https://careers.lse.ac.uk/Admin/Event.aspx?id=396574

This inter-university event is a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week about founding a successful company and the importance having the right people in your team. The workshop will enhance your ability to work effectively in different types of startup activities using a mix of technology, drama and interactive dialogue.'
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Whatever your group exercise involves, employers are looking at how you interact with others...so here are some tips to succeed in any scenario!

The group exercise is a common component of most assessment centres
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'It’s a never ending struggle to balance work and play but there are a many ways to be social on campus while keeping on top of work - whether it's attending society events or organising study groups.'

Current LSE PhD student/LSE Anthropology undergraduate alum Hannah Cottrell gives her tips for maximising your time and making the most of opportunities whilst you’re here:

The end of term is coming and if you've not had a chance to look at careers stuff yet don't worry, starting with CareerHub is a good way to ease yourself in!

LSE CareerHub is your gateway to our careers events, appointments, the organisations we work with, and our vacancy board
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You've been to careers fairs, workshops, networking events and presentation evenings and talked to employers, given CVs, and received business cards - but what next?

Guest blog by Jose Alzate, a Consultant in the Economic and Financial Consulting practice at FTI Consulting
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A brilliant opportunity for LSE postgrads!

LSE students are currently interning in the offices of Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat Parliamentarians, and you can do the same
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LSE alum Lauren Maffeo (MSc Gender, Media and Culture), who is now Content Editor for GetApp.com, shares some insights about her job search process as an American student at LSE:

Happy Thanksgiving!
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In certain circumstances, for example if you’re changing career direction, an alternative approach to your CV might prove more powerful and effective:

It might feel like London is your only option for work but it's useful to check out other key and emerging locations as part of your overall job search - to help, we've listed some advantages!

Fancy interning in Ipswich? Training in Tring? Shadowing someone in Sheffield?
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If you have excellent attention to detail, enjoy creating reports and working with data, apply to be our Data Coordinator!

We’re looking for a confident communicator with lots of experience in data analysis and Tableau Desktop
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Happy Thanksgiving to our American students from everyone at LSE Careers!

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The German Embassy Careers Fair is back for 2016 - meet companies promoting opportunities in Germany on campus Tuesday 29 November!

Tuesday 29 November, The Venue, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
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How can we increase our market share? How do we go about launching this new product? How can we improve the company’s performance and grow?

Find out more about what case interviews involve and what the keys to success are!

'Anything and everything can be used to make your application shine. This process is as much about marketing as it is law, and you have to understand how to demonstrate that the last few years of your life have moulded you into a desirable candidate.'

Our guest blog from Vinson & Elkins LLP discusses how to come across well in a written application, and key things law firms are looking for:

Guest blog by Antonia George from Vinson & Elkins
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What is a video interview? What can you expect? How can you prepare?

Blog by LSE Careers consultant Maddie Smith
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