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
  • 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.
    11:00 Wed 29 May 2024
    Nuffield G07

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?

HSBC Career Insights Series

Description
Through these virtual events, you will hear from, and engage with, some of HSBC's senior business leaders and current graduates from the the Asia-Pacific region.

HSBC Career Insights Series

Description
Through these virtual events, you will hear from, and engage with, some of HSBC's senior business leaders and current graduates from the region. They will share their insights about their particular business in the Asia-Pacific region and help you learn more about what a career at HSBC is like.

HSBC GradFest 2021 - Tuesday 28 September

Description
Join HSBC's virtual, global careers festival ideally suited for penultimate and final-year university students and recent graduates around the world from any field of study.

HSBC offer a series of free employability skills sessions

Description
As the COVID-19 pandemic has left many with a real sense of uncertainty and unease about their current and future prospects, HSBC have decided to put on a series of virtual Employability sessions focusing on crucial skills for students to develop to equip them for the future.

HSBC Skills for the Future - September 2021

Description
Register now for HSBC's virtual events - Skills of the Future offers access to HSBC experts, hiring managers, hands on experiences that reflect career paths at HSBC and custom professional development options via the Virtual Experience and Engagement Platform (VEE).

HSBC: Black Heritage Panel Discussion with Embrace ERG

Description
Join HSBC's Black Heritage Panel Discussion to hear from Black Heritage graduates and senior leaders about their career journeys.

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HXCIX currently operates as a service offering business, creating commissioned artwork for its customers for purposes such as book covers, music album covers, logo designs, etc.
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