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If you’re dreaming of a successful future in business, the UK is one of the best places to make it happen. Many already see this potential; according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), business and management remains the most popular field of study, accounting for 20% of all student enrolments.
However, with business and management being such a popular field, standing out in an increasingly competitive job market can be challenging.
That’s where the London School of Economics and Political Science’s (LSE) Department of Management steps in.
LSE career consultants help students to expand their professional networks, navigate job applications, and make informed career choices. Source: London School of Economics and Political Science
The future of management starts at LSE
LSE ranks highly in social science and management: #1 in London and #6 globally. This success extends to research, placing #2 in the UK for four- and three-star research. As many as 80% of graduates secure full-time employment within 15 months.
This high rate of success is due, in no small part, to the Careers, Alumni and Employer Relations (CAER) team who work directly with Department of Management students. Committed and competent, these consultants go above and beyond to bridge the gap between university and career.
And because every student learns differently, the CAER team designs events in a range of formats. Speed networking sessions provide an informal setting for you to connect with multiple alumni and employers, while Q&A panels offer a more formal platform for gaining industry knowledge.
Unlimited one-on-one appointments with the team are available as well. From career planning and CV and cover letter reviews to job applications, interview preparation, and mock case studies, the team provides expert guidance before, during, and even after graduation.
Hiba Dabis, Head of the CAER team, comes from a banking and finance background. She previously managed a graduate recruitment programme and now supports LSE’s BSc Management students.
“One of the most exciting events I help organise is a management consulting competition that’s hosted by a different organisation each year,” she says. “This year, Inverto, a supply chain consultancy by Boston Consulting Group, set the business case. Students got to present their ideas and gained insights from experienced consultants about career opportunities and industry challenges.”
Meanwhile, Bethan Briggs supports Master’s in Management, MSc in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation, MSc Management and Strategy, MSc Marketing, and MSc Economics and Management students. She helps them identify their interests, assess their skills and strengths, and refine their application materials.
Another career consultant, Emma Mullen, supports students in the MSc Human Resources and Organisations, MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Global Master’s in Management programmes.
“One of my highlights from this year was a ‘case and collaborate’ workshop where students and alumni tackled a real-life case scenario and presented their recommendations. It was great seeing them co-creating and forming connections,” she says.
Each programme gives you access to someone who gets your goals, plus programme-specific events like the HR and People Management Career Series to help you grow in the right direction.
LSE helps students navigate job markets in China, the US, Canada, India, and Brussels with tailored career advice. Source: London School of Economics and Political Science
Supporting your journey, every step of the way
But the support doesn’t end with the CAER team. Department of Management students have full access to LSE’s central careers services, giving them even more opportunities to prepare for life after graduation. They run career fairs, skills seminars, and industry discussions with alumni from industries such as entertainment, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), AI, and more.
CareerHub, LSE’s go-to career platform, makes it easy to sign up for events and browse a job database filled with part-time roles, volunteering positions, and graduate job openings in the UK and beyond. If you’re looking to sharpen your digital skills, the LSE Digital Skills Lab offers hands-on workshops in Excel, R, Python, Tableau, and more. Want to give back? You can get involved with the LSE Volunteer Centre, which connects you to ongoing, short-term, and international volunteering opportunities.
Over at LSE Generate, the school’s flagship entrepreneurship programme, you’ll find the space, tools, and guidance you need to bring your business to life and make a real impact. With these extensive support systems in place, management students get no shortage of life-changing experiences whilst at LSE.
Just ask Iñigo Brenninkmeijer, an MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship graduate (Class of 2024), who made the most of LSE’s career services — especially the CAER team, a part of the Department of Management. “From career strategy meetings to events with top employers and even securing an internship for my dissertation project, I am very grateful for their support,” he says.
Iñigo is using those experiences as the first employee at a sustainability strategy consulting startup in London. “I highly recommend that new students book a career consultation early to see how the team can support them,” he says.
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