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
    -- Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre (G23) --

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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Health Haven

Description
Edward Gent graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2018 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Since graduating, Edward has set up his own start-up business - a fitness business called Health Haven.

Healthcare and psychology careers

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Find out all about careers in healthcare and psychology, whether you are just interested in exploring the area, thinking about planning a career in healthcare and psychology or you are ready to apply for jobs. This page has information and resources to get you started.

Healthcare and psychology events

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RSS feed for Healthcare and psychology events

Hear from our students

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Experiences from current and former University of Birmingham students and graduates and an insight into the breadth of opportunities on offer from Careers Network's unique employability initiatives and careers support.

Helen Hook

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Helen works for Careers Network and promotes Enterprise within the UG Curriculum within the College of Life & Environmental Sciences, College of Arts & Law, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences and Liberal Arts.

Helena Potter case study

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Case study from Helena Potter who graduated with a first in BA History, and is completing a virtual internship with CoachBright.

Hello Gamer

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Hello Gamer is the first mobile app to connect women gamers based on their gaming preferences. The company was founded by Engineering graduate, Gemini Joshi.

Hello Gamer

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Hello Gamer is the first mobile app to connect women gamers based on their gaming preferences. The company was founded by Engineering graduate, Gemini Joshi.

Henrietta Brealey

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Henrietta may be of interest to students with an interest in business, management and leadership roles.
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