Apply for opportunities

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

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.

You might not feel quite ready for the applying stage yet. You could take a look at the content for Planners.

Events for when you are ready to apply

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

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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.”

  • Job opportunities at Severn Trent
    An insight into roles available and recruitment processes at Severn Trent.
    13:00 Mon 22 Apr 2024
    Y3 (formerly Engineering Building) G28
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    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 Thu 25 Apr 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    11:00 Fri 26 Apr 2024
    Online
  • Teach, Travel, Explore with Chatteris in Hong Kong
    Join Recruitment & Marketing Manager Lucy to find out more about how you can inspire young minds with Chatteris - an educational non-profit organisation based in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.
    12:00 Mon 29 Apr 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for a successful Cover Letter
    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 30 Apr 2024
    Online

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. 

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

Careers support in your College

Postgraduate careers support

International careers support

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A quick guide to a CV for a PhD application

Description
Whilst it may include a lot of the same information, a CV for a PhD can be slightly different from a CV for a graduate job. This page describes some key things to consider when writing a CV for a PhD application.

A3DP

Description
A3DP is re-inventing the management of physical and functional limitations by reclaiming raw materials and repurposing them through the development of Prosthetics and Orthotics to improve patients lives

Aaron Lakhanpal

Description
Video story from Aaron Lakhanpal, a 2021 Biomedical Sciences graduate who took part in Alumni Leadership Mentoring Scheme. Aaron was mentored by Professor Alan Boyd.

Abdihakem Ahmed

Description
Abdihakem Ahmed, an Economics student, who took part in the 10K Black Interns programme.

About Careers Network

Description
Find out about Careers Network, the University's careers and employability department.

About Reverse Mentoring

Description
Reverse mentoring is one of many innovative activities being piloted as part of Transformation West Midlands, funded by the Office of Students, to make a positive change to the West Midlands region, increasing opportunities of local jobs for local graduates.

About the Pathway to Careers (P2C) Scheme

Description
About the Pathway to Careers (P2C) Scheme, providing exclusive guidance and opportunities designed to support students from less advantaged backgrounds.

About the Professional Development Module

Description
Information regarding the Professional Development Module within the College of Social Sciences.

About Transformation West Midlands (TWM)

Description
Transformation West Midlands is an OfS funded project between University of Birmingham, Newman University and University College Birmingham, to support local students and graduates into local employment by building a diverse graduate talent pipeline for West Midlands employers.

Academia

Description
A career in academia usually means a combination of research, teaching and administration (depending on your post and institution).
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