Application support

Get support with the application process, including CVs, LinkedIn and application forms.

You have a clear sense of your goals and how to get where you need to go; now all you need to do is to succeed in the selection process. This page will support you in this process.

Events 

Book an event that will help you to be successful when applying for opportunities. 

Heidi Bartholomew

BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics graduate

“Birmingham’s Careers Network service is one of the best in the country, and I learnt how to enhance my CV and write a cover letter through workshops and tailored one-to-ones.”

  • Arup Early Careers Events UK and Ireland hybrid events series
    Join us at our Early Careers events for undergraduates and Master's students where you'll have the opportunity to hear from a range of members across our business.
    17:30 Tue 06 Oct 2026
    Hybrid event,Hybrid event
  • Ready to shape your future with confidence?
    Join the EY Early Careers team for an interactive session designed to help you get to know EY and explore where our early careers programmes could take you.
    13:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Aston Webb G33,Aston Webb G33
  • Kainos Virtual Information Session: Explore Early Careers Opportunities
    virtual information session to learn about our upcoming roles, recruitment process, application tips, and life at Kainos
    16:00 Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • Low traffic time - STEM Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the STEM Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • STEM Careers Fair 2026
    Come along to our STEM Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 14 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb

Application and recruitment support

Make the most of your application with our support on Careers Connect. Whether you are applying for an internship, a part-time role or a graduate job, get started creating your CV and cover letter, improve your application and personal statement, prepare for interviews and assessment centres and practise psychometric tests.

Access videos, workshops, LinkedIn Learning and more. Work through these bitesize activities in your own time and feel free to revisit activites again. 

Application and recruitment support on Careers Connect

You can also access our application support content through our webpages below. 

Guidance on using AI in the recruitment process

Our Using Generative AI to Enhance Your Applications course on Canvas takes about 1 hour and is designed to help you to use AI in an effective and ethical way to enhance your applications.

Email your job application for review 

If you’ve used the resources found in this webpage you can submit your job application to Careers Network for written feedback.

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

LinkedIn support 

LinkedIn is a professional networking site and your online CV.

Over 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find talent and to do more research on candidates, so presenting yourself professionally online has never been more important.

Create a positive online image with our LinkedIn support.

Digital resource hub

Access our careers services 24/7 at a time that suits you with our digital resource hub  – get your CV checked, practise answering interview questions, learn a new skill to get job-ready, or explore sectors you might like to work in.

Employer profiles and job opportunities 

Search for internships, work experience and graduate opportunities on Careers Connect.

New vacancies are added daily so we recommend creating alerts for relevant roles so you don't miss out. 

Resources