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.”

  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    11:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Spotlight on Technology and Engineering
    Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.
    13:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Main Library, Wolfson Room
  • Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Tue 16 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Spotlight on Health and Science
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    12:00 Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Medical School, Learning Hub (ground floor)
  • Drop-ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F

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