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.”

  • 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
  • Job Search Live
    Whatever type of job you’re seeking or application you might be working on, come along to this live session to get tailored support from the Careers Network Team!
    11:00 Wed 29 May 2024
    Poynting Computer Cluster P06

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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