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.”

  • 3 Simple Steps for Interview Success
    Discover and practice 3 simple steps for interview success
    09:30 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building 202,Teaching and Learning Building 202
  • Mock Assessment Centre with Careers Network
    Come along to learn about assessment centres and to get involved in two group activities
    13:00 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334,Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: ace your online assessments
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • The Table with Newton
    Pull up a chair. Think like a consultant.
    10:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Public Sector & Teaching Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in teaching and the public sector at this careers fair. Explore diverse career paths, teacher training options, and discover job and work experience opportunities to support your next steps.
    11:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 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