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Our careers consultants have written this guide with input from employers and common questions asked by LSE students.  \nThe first section focuses on identifying your skills and values and what employers are looking for, before starting your job search. The following sections give an overview of CVs, cover letters, and application forms.  \nWe recommend reading through each section before you start applying as it will save you time and effort. All examples and advice relate to jobs in the UK. If you need support applying for roles outside the UK or writing a specialised application (like an academic or creative CV) visit our website ([lse.ac.uk/careers](lse.ac.uk/careers)) or book a oneto-one appointment with a careers consultant.  \nLSE Careers is open all year round and whether you have a clear idea of what you want to do after your studies or need help to understand your career options and the ways to explore them, we are here to help. We offer seminars on CVs, cover letters, and application forms throughout the year and you can also have your application reviewed in a one-to-one appointment. Browse and book on LSE CareerHub: [careers.lse.ac.uk](careers.lse.ac.uk)  \nLizzie Darlington  \nDirector, LSE Careers  \nContents  \nWelcome 3  \nBefore you start applying 4  \nCVs 10  \nCover letters 23  \nApplication forms 27  \nFurther resources 35  \n3  \nBefore you start applying  \nJob applications offer you the opportunity to expand upon who you are and what you have done to demonstrate you fulfil the three Cs:  \n• the competencies to do the job – the skills, qualities or attributes  \n• the commitment to do the job – the energy, drive or enthusiasm  \n• the cultural fit to work within the organisation – a shared belief in the values pursued by the organisation.  \nIdentify your skills  \nYou need to be clear about the competencies you have to offer the organisation and job you are applying for. Completing an application successfully requires you to do more than simply list your achievements. In order to persuade an employer you are the ideal candidate, you need to prove it with specific evidence and articulate this in a succinct way.  \nYou can find lots of useful self-assessment and matching tools on our website ([lse.ac.uk/career-planning](lse.ac.uk/career-planning)) . You can use these to navigate the career planning process and find the most appropriate information and resources for whatever stage you are at.  \nI am very satisfied with the service and help provided by LSE Careers. I feel that it has already helped me during my first months here to develop my career perspective and goals much further.   \nLSE student  \nTips for skills auditing  \n• Identify transferable skills, ie, skills that can be taken from one job, activity or sector to another  \n• Think broadly about the skills you have developed through:  \n– academic study  \n– previous employment  \n– volunteering  \n– travelling  \n– student societies  \n– other extra-curricular activities eg, hobbies and interests  \n• Think about which examples are the most interesting, relevant and illustrative of your abilities to the employer.  \nConduct a skills audit  \nBelow is an example of how a simple skills audit might look but remember this table is not an exhaustive list of skills or examples.  \nThe skills required by this organisation are... Examples demonstrating these skills could include...  \nCommunication including:  \n• verbal skills  \n• non-verbal/body language  \n• written skills  \n• presentation skills  \n• adapting style to the needs of the audience  \n• listening skills.  \n• writing essays, dissertations or articles for the Beaver  \n• speaking to clients and preparing reports at work  \n• networking at careers events  \n• involvement in mentoring.  ","cbCaigwp5ZOpyzcX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigwp5ZOpyzcX","pdf",866259,36,"English","# Welcome\n## Before you start applying\n## CVs\n## Cover letters\n## Application forms\n## Further resources","[{\"question\":\"What does LSE Careers help students do when preparing job applications?\",\"answer\":\"LSE Careers supports students in creating strong applications by helping them implement their career plans, identify skills and values, and understand what employers look for. 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