Throughout the past year, we’ve posted blogs from LSE alumni and employers about what it’s like to work in certain sectors, including their advice for current students.

In this blog you can find a recap of what they said – and look out for more posts as the next academic year begins!

Teaching languages abroad

By Gracie Roman who is completing an MSc in Gender, Development and Globalisation at LSE:

Whatever your preference, whether it’s the place you want to live, the contract (short or long-term), the age of students (adults, teenagers or children), you will be able to find a school or organisation that fits your needs. Even better, a CELTA doesn’t expire. Although I’ve been studying for my MSc and am not planning on teaching come September, I’ve no doubt I will again in the future. The skills you learn from teaching and living abroad are very transferable, and can take you down many paths you wouldn’t expect.

Economics and statistics

By LSE alumna Tanya Flower, Assistant Economist in the Office for National Statistics (ONS):

Advice for those considering careers in maths and statistics: The first thing came from John Pullinger, our National Statistician. He gave a talk when I first joined ONS in which he said especially in the early stage of your career, or if you’re at university and just starting out, just say ‘yes’ to every opportunity. The second point is to just have confidence in yourself. Don’t let yourself be pigeon-holed. If there’s something that you want to do then just go for it. Don’t let anyone else’s perceptions hold you back. And thirdly, and perhaps controversially for some, my advice is don’t feel like you have to work in London. I spent three years there at university and there are lots of opportunities, but don’t have that as your be all and end all. There is so much to discover elsewhere in the UK…

Lent Term 2016

Our Lent Term ‘Insider tips’ posts covered working in publishing, PR, big data, law (barrister), startups, and international development, as well as tips from current students and employers on networking, presentations, and assessment centres.

Michaelmas Term 2015

Our Michaelmas Term ‘Insider tips’ posts covered working in communications, economics, consultancy, think tanks, academia, and banking and finance.