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 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
  • AWE - Insight Day
    Dive into a world of opportunities as we guide students on their journey towards a thriving technology career. Your success story starts here!
    11:00 Tue 30 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • 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 02 May 2024
    Online
  • Job Hunting: Top Tips for PGTs (PPDA Masterclass)
    Top Tips for job hunting for Postgraduate Taught students. This counts as one Masterclass towards the PPDA.
    14:00 Thu 02 May 2024
    Online
  • KAPSARC Careers Fair
    Learn about opportunities at KAPSARC including their Graduate Development Program and Postdoctoral Program
    13:00 Fri 03 May 2024
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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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Get Graduate Ready - final year undergraduates

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If you have no career or further study plans or lack certainty over what to do next, this is the day for you.

Get Hired transcript

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Get Hired transcript.

Get Hired!

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'Get Hired!' is an exclusive a 3-day programme offering practical workshops, inspiring talks and the opportunity to meet with recruiters offering local graduate level jobs.

Get involved: develop your skills on campus

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Through active participation and engagement on campus, you can develop your skills and employability, build networks, and enhance your CV - and potentially, give something back to your University community!

Getting into applied sport science

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Jobs are available within a wide range of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Getting into sport and health

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Health improvement continues to be high on the government agenda, resulting in a range of initiatives linked to physical activity, obesity and healthy living that are being run by local authorities, primary care trusts and voluntary organisations.

Getting into sports business

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There are a wide range of potential career pathways including roles in marketing, recruitment, PR, events organisation, commercial management, athlete and talent representation, membership support and operations and your interest in and enthusiasm for sport will be valuable.

Getting into sports coaching and development

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Recent years have seen significant investment in community sports projects. A huge £19.4 million was distributed across England as part of the Olympic Legacy, and money has been invested into creating opportunities for more people to play community sport.

Getting into sports journalism

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Journalism is a competitive career area and without prior experience you will find it difficult to gain formal work experience on sports desks. It's likely that you will have to learn to be a journalist before you can become a sports writer.

Getting started

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Tips and advice to help you get started with start-up and innovation.
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