Career Prospects
One of the primary reasons that people decide to enrol in undergraduate, postgraduate or professional study is to prepare themselves for the world of employment, and to increase their chances of getting a high quality job upon graduation. LSBF alumni have been successful in numerous areas of business including international recruitment, international marketing, international banking, general management, public relations and consultancy to name but a few.
At LSBF we understand what our students want and our knowledge, expertise and commitment to career development will make the critical difference in helping you find the job of your dreams.
Our commitment to you does not end when you finish your final exam or piece of coursework with us. We have a number of different facilities and programmes open to all our students that can help you find the right job when you graduate.
LSBF career development team
Not only do the career development team proactively market students to our many contacts across the financial, accounting and marketing industries, but they are also regularly contacted by recruitment consultants and head-hunters as they search for the UK’s top talent.
The career development team also provide personalised career guidance with regular one-to-one sessions with students, CV writing workshops and individual advice on job applications and interview techniques.
LSBF job wire
LSBF alumni are kept up-to-date with the latest job opportunities at blue-chip corporations, financial institutions, investment banks and numerous other leading organisations through the LSBF job wire. Through the LSBF job wire, alumni can expect weekly vacancy updates from the big four accounting firms, the top global investment banks, management consulting firms and many others.
Career development classes
LSBF has a wide network of contacts within successful businesses and industries across the world and encourages students to engage in regular networking sessions, practical career guidance and question and answer sessions.
The classes are designed to help create a clear career strategy among students, and we encourage participants to focus on their strengths, weaknesses and interests with a view to directing them towards their career goals.
LSBF careers communications skills courses
Communication has always been a critical component to overall business success. At LSBF we recognise the need to nurture and develop these crucial skills. With this in mind we offer you a Communication Skills module to help develop expert business presentation and negotiation skills, build confidence in your ability to promote yourself and the invaluable skill of being able to sell your idea or product to an organisation.
LSBF careers surgery
Every student at LSBF will have access to a careers advisor to help create strategies for reaching your career targets through an individually tailored programme. Tailor-made mock interviews with feedback are also available through the LSBF careers surgery.
LSBF corporate network
At LSBF we can help students network and establish contacts at some of the world’s leading blue-chip companies. As an LSBF student, you’ll have a number of chances to meet people (and showcase your talent) from various businesses across the fields of finance, marketing and numerous other relevant industries.
LSBF’s relationships with numerous organisations across the world help our students to acquire first-class internships, including:
- KPMG
- Ernst & Young
- Deloitte
- Barclays
- London Stock Exchange
- Proctor & Gamble
- Deutsche Bank
- Citigroup
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
The following companies have also opened internship and placement opportunities to LSBF students:
- Henderson Rowe
- Informa
- Dow Jones
- Maybrook St James
- NHS Midlands
- BP
- Lloyds TSB
- MDUSpace
- European Space Agency
- Betriebs Beratung Niederberg
- Shed Media
- Restaurant Guides
- Moore Stephens
- Barnardo's
- Intel Corporation
- Daimler Group Services
- Tidy Books Europe Limited
