CV support

Careers Network has a range of CV services and resources to ensure you receive the support you need including our instant online CV Checker.

Whether you are applying for an internship, a part-time role during your studies or a graduate job, it is important to ensure your CV is well structured, up-to-date and tailored to the particular position you are applying for.

Take the following steps to ensure you receive the right support, at the right time:

1. CV support

Access our range of support on Careers Connect, including advice, workshops, videos and tailored reviews. Keep track of your progress on your account to make the most of your CV.

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2. Use our virtual CV checking platform for instant CV feedback

CV Checker is a virtual CV checking platform that provides customised feedback on your CV - wherever you are and whenever you want it.

To get the most out of using CV Checker, we recommend that you upload your CV more than once, and that you review and implement the feedback outlined.

CV Checker is also available for alumni for up to two years after you graduate.

3. Attend a CV workshop

Attend a 30 minute Top Tips workshop to get information on how to structure your CV and what content to include.

The workshops cover Information on what a CV is, why you need one and our top tips for getting started.

CV workshop listing

Street Skills, Your Call.
🌮 Grab FREE nachos and discover a career that makes a real impact! Police Now’s ‘Street Skills, Your Call’ tour is on campus - stop by to snack, chat, and explore meaningful opportunities with a top UK graduate employer.
10:00 Mon 19 Jan 2026
Law Arches (near Old Joe)
Public Sector Professional Placements 2026 @ Ofwat – The Water Industry Regulator
Discover how you can shape the future of water. Hear from Ofwat grads, explore 2026 placement roles across the sector, and get top tips for a strong application. Join us to kick-start your career in regulation.
17:00 Tue 27 Jan 2026
Online
Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock Assessment Centre for Postgrads
An opportunity for PGT students to find out more about what’s involved in Assessment Centres for graduate jobs.
09:30 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
Insight into Work Experience
Hear from a panel of students about the different types of work experience available to you.
13:00 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Online
Spring Careers Fair 2026
Come along to our Spring Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of firms and discover options for your future career.
10:30 Wed 04 Feb 2026
The Great Hall, Aston Webb

4. Email your CV for review

If you’ve used the resources listed above you can submit your CV to Careers Network for written feedback.

We recommend that once you have uploaded your CV to CV Checker, you review and implement the feedback before submitting it to us for further support

We’ll aim to provide you with feedback within five working days – remember to state what you’re applying for when you email Careers Network, careersenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Submit your CV for review