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 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
  • BOSS Zhipin Spring Recruitment Event
    BOSS Zhipin's Spring Recruitment event is geared towards international students, offering a plethora of opportunities and surprises. With a wide array of quality companies participating, all seeking candidates with overseas study backgrounds.
    10:00 Mon 29 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

Not found what you're looking for?

Dame Cilla Snowball

Description
Cilla may be of interest to students with an interest in creative careers or working in advertising.

Daniella Marston - Work Experience Bursary

Description
Daniella, a student from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, used the International Work Experience Bursary towards working as a Researcher at Operation Wallacea.

David Streather - video transcript

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David Streather - video transcript

Decoding the job/internship search in another country (outside the UK) (26/02/24): Video Transcript

Description
A talk to decode the job/internship search in another country (outside the UK), delivered by Student Circus, held on Feb 2024.

Destination Dog

Description
Destination Dog is an online retailer of bespoke pet grooming products created by founder Hannah Osei. The business is rooted with a family connection with Hannah's siblings Matthew Osei and Naomi Osei completing the trio behind the brand.

Deutsche Bank db Access graduate scheme

Description
There are all sorts of ways to build an exciting career at Deutsche Bank. As our business evolves and our global footprint grows, we have an increasing number of opportunities for graduates, often outside of the traditional global financial centres. These roles are suitable for those keen to get started in their chosen career from day one, while benefiting from training tailored to the specific needs of the role. For all of these opportunities, you'll need to be driven, ambitious and able to see things from different perspectives – after all, we're looking for the world's most agile minds.

Development Coordinator - Jack Renshaw

Description
Jack is a Development Coordinator at The Open University and studied BA History at University of Birmingham in 2018.
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