1. Guide to Recruitment
Hiring world-class talent from
London Business School
www.london.edu/recruitourtalent/

2. Welcome to your guide to recruitment
at London Business School
At London Business School, we understand that To help you to access our talent we have compiled this
recruiting the right people is one of the most important guide to recruitment at London Business School. Whether
steps in creating and maintaining a successful you are new to recruiting at the School or have a long-
organisation. We also firmly believe that, whatever your standing relationship with us, the guide will help you to
recruitment needs, our talented students and alumni maximise your recruitment strategy by outlining important
possess the international leadership and strategic calendar dates, detailing the full range of options you
business skills to drive change and performance in any can use to connect with our community and walking you
organisation. through the logistics of the recruitment process.
We are proud to have the most diverse community of any As you will see, there are a wide range of recruitment
top business school. There is no such thing as a typical methods you can employ depending on your
London Business School student. Our students come to organisational needs. The Career Services team is
us from a huge range of geographies, backgrounds and committed to working in partnership with you to identify
professional experiences and, on graduation, their varied the approach that works best for you and develop
career paths take them into a wide diversity of positions a tailored joint recruitment plan to maximise your
all across the world. However, London Business School recruitment success. If there is anything we can do to
students have one thing in common – they all graduate assist you with your recruitment needs, please do not
equipped with solid communication and decision making hesitate to contact us.
skills and professional experience that make a real
Thank you for your interest in partnering with London
difference to businesses.
Business School. We look forward to working with you.
Fiona Sandford
Director, Career Services at London Business School

3. Why recruit from London Business School?
Our purpose is clear – to develop break-through insights and successful leaders that have
a profound impact on the way the world does business. Recruit from our community and
ensure your next hire is amongst the next generation of business leaders.
First-class programmes World class faculty Diverse student & alumni
Both the School’s full-time and Executive Our 158 faculty members come from more population
MBA programmes rank among the world’s than 30 countries and work at the forefront We have 2,700-plus degree students per
best, according to the Financial Times of global business research, spreading our year from more than 170 countries. Our
and Business Week business education intellectual capital around the world. Our Executive Education team serves over
surveys. In 2011 our full-time Masters success in competing for talent with other 8,000 executives on its programmes each
in Finance programme was ranked no.1 top-ranking business schools is a mark year. London Business School’s 34,000+
globally by the Financial Times for post- of our international standing. And in turn, alumni are in more than 120 countries.
experience programmes. our faculty members enable us to create
In September 2007, the School launched its innovative programmes for our world-class
operation in Dubai, with the Dubai-London students. The London advantage
Executive MBA (EMBA) programme. This The School excelled in the last UK-wide London provides an ideal environment
was the first programme of its kind offered Research Assessment Exercise (RAE); for the School’s focus on pre-eminence
in the region by a leading business school, 55% of our research received the top 4* and internationalism. Uniquely placed
and the first time London Business School “world-leading” rating. This was the highest in the heart of the world’s most thriving,
has set up its own branded programme percentage achieved by any university in cosmopolitan centre, our community
outside the UK. the UK in the business and management stimulates individual and business
sector. Our quality profile highlights across- performance.
In 2008 the School built on its existing
the-board excellence in our research
partnership with Columbia Business School London is the world’s largest banking
activities.
to launch the EMBA-Global Asia with Hong centre. £1.1 trillion is traded on London’s
Kong University, the first programme of foreign exchange every day.
its kind to offer learning and networking
opportunities in London, New York and
Hong Kong.

4. Meet your potential business leaders
Experience Level Skills gained from each programme
Pre-Experienced Masters in Management
(0-1 years Fundamental knowledge and skills in the key areas of business such as Financial Tools, Accounting,
Marketing and Strategy
experience)
A balanced perspective on international business, developed by learning alongside other high achievers from
all around the world reinforced by exchanges with two leading European business schools and Business
Immersion Week
Ability to balance theory and concepts with skills and practice, having gained insights from both world-
renowned faculty and high-profile industry practitioners
Essential soft skills developed as part of the Professional Development Programme which compliments the
academic aspects of the Masters.
Availability
Summer Internships: Upon graduation from July.
Permanent employment: From July of graduating year.
Projects: Throughout the year.
Entry-Level MBA
(Fewer than 7 A thorough grounding in business and general management in core areas including Corporate Finance, Marketing
and Business, Government and Society
years work
International leadership and communication expertise. The Leadership Development component of the programme
experience in ensures graduates are strong leaders with the solid business skills needed to succeed
the field they A truly global business perspective, gained from studying alongside classmates from over 60 different countries.
plan to enter)
Availability
Summer Internships: June – October between first and second years.
Permanent employment: In February, May or July of their second year, depending on their chosen graduation date.
Projects: Students must complete their second year projects by the end of April of their second year of study to meet the
academic deadline. Companies can offer a project anytime between late August and late January. Students are also available
for other projects throughout the year.
Masters in Finance (Full-time and Weekend formats)
On average six years experience in the financial services sector or a closely related field
A strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance along with a substantial base of new concepts and
knowledge learned from world-renowned faculty and leading industry practitioners
Deep analytical and quantitative skills needed to make a significant contribution across a wide range of job
functions in the financial services sector. Our Masters in Finance graduates are also represented in a wide variety of
firms, including consulting, industry and the public sector.
Availability
Summer Internships: During Easter break and during the summer from June.
Permanent employment: Full-time: July. Weekend format: Throughout the year.
Projects: Full-time: January – May. Weekend format: September – May (following year).

5. Meet your potential business leaders
Experience Level Skills gained from each programme
Experienced-Hire Executive MBA (EMBA)
(More than 7 High-calibre managers, executives and entrepreneurs, equipped with the business skills to influence strategy at all
levels of your organisation
years experience A breadth of knowledge across every discipline of business and management, with the potential to become truly
in the field they global, multi-skilled business leaders
plan to enter) Students study across four great international financial centres: London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai,
graduating with the knowledge, insights and confidence to operate successfully anywhere in the world.
Availability
Availability
Permanent employment: Immediate.
Projects: Throughout the year.
Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
Graduates from our Sloan programme have the drive to lead change and improve performance in organisations
Typically with more than 15 years of management experience
Successful senior managers, professionals and entrepreneurs with a passion for learning
Effective global leaders equipped to handle business problems in uncertain environments and create real strategic
value for your business
Solid decision making, merging strategic thinking, leadership skills and practical application.
Availability
Individual Project: Please contact Balbir Guru (bguru@london.edu) for more information.
Permanent Employment: The Sloan class graduates in December.
Alumni Alumni
(A range of With more than 34,000+ alumni from our degree and Executive Education programmes in over 120 countries, our
alumni community represents an invaluable talent pool for recruiters. From recent alumni to those with more than
experience levels) 40 years experience, our alumni bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to any role.
Availability
Permanent Employment: Immediate.

6. 1
Which recruitment method suits you?
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Now that you are familiar with your potential business leaders, you can decide which
recruitment method best suits you. Recruitment activity at the School falls into two categories:
online and recruitment and networking events. Whatever you decide, our team is happy to
work with you to offer training on our systems, schedule events and devise a tailored
recruitment plan to meet your specific needs.
Online recruitment Recruitment and networking events
Using our online systems to post jobs and search CVs is an efficient way Whether you are looking to fill permanent, project or internship
of connecting with thousands of our world class students and alumni, positions, recruiting on campus is a great way to increase your visibility
free of charge, 24 hours a day. Online recruitment continues throughout with our community and to educate your target audience on everything
the year and we provide regular training sessions to help get you from your company to available opportunities.
acquainted with our system.
Career Services is on hand to support you whether you decide to
You can connect with our students via Career Central, or recruit via connect with our students and/or alumni at a recruitment and
the Alumni Job Board and CV Database. networking event, through a dedicated presentation and reception,
through interviews on campus or by interacting with the array of clubs
Once you have registered for an account you may decide to organise w
interviews, presentations and company visits at your own facilities. amongst our community. Recruiting from London Business School
has never been easier.
Career Central Alumni Job Board & CV Database
Career Central gives you access to our 2,700 + The Alumni Job Board and CV Database allow
students across the world. As well as letting you post you to connect with talent from the School’s global
jobs and search CVs, you can manage and review alumni community. It is easy and convenient to post
your job postings, track applications and monitor jobs 24/7 or search CVs of our degree and executive
presentation sign-up numbers and names. You education alumni worldwide using multiple criteria
also have the opportunity to market your brand to or keyword search.
students by building a company profile including
Read more at:
your logo, website address and company description
www.london.edu/recruitourtalent/
that students will see on each of your job postings.
Read more at:
www.london.edu/recruitourtalent/

7. Working with our student and alumni clubs
The variety of our clubs is a fantastic testament to London Business School’s globally diverse
community and an integral part of the Student Association. Connecting with clubs to organise a
networking event ensures that you tap into the heart of the student and alumni population. Clubs
can also promote your organisation to their members and can help you find a Company Champion,
who will be dedicated to promoting your organisation and ensuring your events run smoothly.
Here’s just a sample of some of the Clubs at the School, ranging from professional to regional,
sports to special interest:
Africa / Asia / Brazil / Eastern Europe / Consulting / Energy /
Student club conferences
Entrepreneurship / Finance / Health Care / Industry / Investment
Management / Marketing / Media / Middle East / North American / Annual conferences organised by clubs provide a forum for topical
Private Equity / Real Estate / Spanish / Technology / Women in Business business debate and a great opportunity for you to connect with
the global London Business School community. Engage your
For a full list and contact information of all student clubs please visit
organisation in issues affecting the business world today and increase
http://clubs.london.edu You can contact clubs directly to discuss
your corporate profile by providing keynote speakers, panelists or
upcoming opportunities or ask your Relationship Manager for an
corporate sponsorship.
introduction.
Why not follow the London Business School Student Association on
Twitter: londonSA C
Student treks
Working with our professional interest and regional student clubs as well
as your contact in Career Services to organise a trek to your company /
region is a great way to promote your brand amongst our global community
and offer students first hand experience of your company. In the last year
groups of students have embarked on a number of career treks to regions
such as Dubai, Hong Kong, New York and Los Angeles. Each trek has an
appointed Student Trek Leader who will work with you to:
Brief you on the trek
Determine a convenient date to visit your company
Educate you on the backgrounds and career interests of the A
students participating
Work with you to strengthen ties between the School and your
organisation and develop a long-term relationship. S
If you would like to get involved in an upcoming Career Trek contact
Clubs directly or ask your Relationship Manager for information.

8. Connect with the London Business School Community
Quarterly recruiter newsletter Training our community Corporate Partnership
Delivering the latest news from the London Our learning and development team is London Business School’s Corporate
Business School community directly to your committed to equipping our students with the Partners enjoy a privileged position within
inbox once a quarter, this is a great resource career skills they need for lifelong success the school community. In return for an
for keeping you updated on upcoming events, and are always eager to collaborate with annual investment our partners receive
recruitment calendars, student profiles and our recruitment partners to deliver the most priority access to our top international
business development activities. Subscribe practical and up-to-date training. Please let talent and world class knowledge and
to the newsletter at www.london.edu/ us know if you would like to work with Career insights. They are able to build their
recruitourtalent/ Services and the wider London Business visibility with our global community via
School community to get involved in training the donor wall, recognition in the Annual
Please note that if you register for our online
our students. Review, and on the website as well as
systems you will automatically receive the
inclusion in the Corporate Partners
newsletter each quarter.
Directory. They also have numerous
Dubai Centre opportunities to expand their peer-to-peer
Company visits London Business School’s Dubai-London business relationships through networking
EMBA programme has become a huge at events and conferences. Additionally,
Throughout the year, and particularly during the programme promotes executive
success since its launch in 2007 at the
the summer months, our recruitment team speaker opportunities and facilitates
Dubai International Financial Centre,
embarks on a schedule of company visits to access to faculty and thought leadership.
firmly establishing the School’s presence
cement our close relationships with our long-
in the region. For more information please visit
standing recruitment partners and to develop
As a result of this expanding presence in www.london.edu/corporatepartners/
new relationships. These visits are also a great
time to work with your Career Services contact the Middle East our dedicated Business
on a tailored joint recruitment plan for the year Development Manager based in Dubai will
ahead so, if you would like to arrange a visit, be happy to work with you at each step of
Invest in your talent
please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your your recruitment strategy in the region, from When you recruit from London Business
Career Services contact to coordinate this. networking events to conferences and posting School, we connect you with world-class
jobs to hosting treks. business leaders. We know that you
expect the same performance from your
Summer Internship Directory current employees, which is why the
To help you stay connected with our first School partners with organisations across
year MBAs between their first and second the globe to sponsor their staff on one
years, we send our recruiters the Summer of our masters or executive education
Internship Directory, detailing their internship programmes.
choices along with their contact details. For more information on our Masters
Whether you want to forge new relationships degree and Executive Education
with our soon-to-be second year students or programmes, please visit
build upon a connection established during www.london.edu/investintalent
earlier recruitment, the Directory provides an
excellent starting point, allowing you to contact
students in your region or sector and keep
them up-to-date on any events you may be
planning over the break. The directories are
published in July each year.

9. Recruitment policies and guides
To clarify our recruitment policies, we have put together a Statement of Professional
Standards for Recruiters available at www.london.edu/recruitmentpolicy/
This document helps us to ensure that students and recruiters
“The Boston Consulting Group recruits
have enough time to make thoughtful and informed decisions
regarding employment opportunities and allows students to balance consultants from London Business School
their commitments by avoiding clashes between recruitment and for our offices world-wide. The diversity and
academic activity.
high calibre of students and the experiences
Please take the time to read our Statement of Professional Standards for
Recruiters to familiarise yourself with the full details of these policies. they have while at School enable them to be
well-prepared for a career in consulting.
2011 UK Immigration Reforms – They join us with strong analytical and
what do they mean for your organisation? problem-solving skills, work well in multi-
It is easier than ever to hire international talent from London Business functional teams and are fully committed to
School into UK based roles. What are the headline changes from
April 2012?
delivering value for our clients.”
1. ‘Cap free’ hiring – when recruiting from London Business School Sukand Ramachandran, London office Principal,
The Boston Consulting Group
using a Tier 2 visa, it will not count towards your limit of sponsorship
2. No need to take the Resident Market Labour Test (RMLT) – The
UKBA will remove the requirement for the Resident Market Labour
Test for recruiting graduates from UK educational institutions
3. Remember – This recruitment process is only open to graduates of
UK educational institutions – recruit from London Business School to
ensure a streamlined, structured sponsorship process
For more information on the reforms, including a guide to hiring from
London Business School via Tier 2 from April 2012, as well as useful
contact details please visit our website at www.london.edu/immigration/

10. Career Services Guide to Recruitment
Career Services: Partnering with you
Visit www.london.edu/recruitourtalent/ to find out who in the Employer Engagement Team
+ assist with your recruitment needs.
can
If you are unsure who to contact, you can always reach us at careerservices@london.edu
or on +44 (0)20 7000 7400
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