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.

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.”

Writing academic job applications: tips tutorial
Learn more about how to write effective academic job applications and understand what academic hiring panels look for at this online seminar.
13:00 Fri 17 May 2024
Online
Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
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 21 May 2024
Online
Preparing for Academic Interviews: tips and techniques
Learn more about what to expect in a typical interview for an early-career academic job in the UK and will cover key tips on how to prepare and perform effectively.
15:00 Wed 22 May 2024
Online
Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
11:00 Thu 23 May 2024
Online
B-Experienced Internships: Drop-In session to find out more
Need help or advice in relation to the B-Experienced Internships and how to apply? Then come along to a drop in to chat with our friendly experts. No booking necessary. Just come along with your query for a 10 minute face to face appointment.
13:00 Fri 24 May 2024
Learning Centre UG09

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

LinkedIn Learning (playlist for Apply and the recruitment process)
Student stories - watch and read stories from students and graduates talking about their career journey
Careers Network podcast - Career Talk

Careers support in your College

Postgraduate careers support

International careers support

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Ansa Shaheen

Description: Student story from Ansa Shaheen, a Business Management with Marketing final year student who took part in Careers Network Mentoring Scheme.

Antonia Winbush - video transcript

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Anya Logue

Description: Story from Anya Logue, a 2021 BA History graduate who completed a Knowledge Exchange Internship as a Digital Content Executive for theinclusionpost.com.

Description: Advice on job applications and CVs for Postgraduate Researchers. Careers network's 'Applying for jobs' pages contain useful information and advice on CVs, covering letters, application forms, interviews, assessment centres and psychometric testing.

Applications: What not to do (video transcript)

Description: Applications: What not to do (video transcript)