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

is not very well known but knows me very well. 

Which one should I use? 

It’s quite likely that the professor may not be that well known outside 

specialist circles and a reference from someone who knows you 

better would be more appropriate. However, if you are applying to 

organisations where the high profile professor will be known (for 

example if you are applying to another university or a think tank),  

then a reference from them may carry some weight. 

9 Should I send a letter of recommendation 

with my CV?

In the UK the convention is not to send letters of recommendation with 

an application. Other countries may differ though so use resources like 

“Going Global”, which LSE Careers subscribes to, for further information.  

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CV checklist 

We have stressed throughout this booklet the necessity of creating a CV 

that is targeted to a particular employer and to a particular job. Hopefully, 

as a result of following the principles outlined in this booklet, you now have 

a strong CV that will reflect your abilities. You can use the checklist on this 

page to make sure you have included all the important elements of your CV: