Lse ac uk/careers How to write cvs and cover letters

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References 

References are usually requested by an employer on an application form 

or after the interview stage if the candidate has been successful. It is 

generally assumed that you will be able to provide references so you 

don’t need to mention them on your CV. 

1 How many referees do I need? 

Usually two, preferably one LSE academic and a recent employer.  

If you do not have an employer use two academic referees instead. 

2 No one in my department knows me. How 

will they be able to write me a reference? 

Try to make contact with your personal tutor and discuss with them the 

types of jobs you are applying for. Your tutor will have access to useful 

information about you on LSE For You. Therefore it is in your interest to 

keep this information updated. As well as posting your CV, you can also 

write about the skills you have gained and comment about your class 

reports. All of this will be very useful information for a reference.