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.”

  • 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
  • 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

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?

LinkedIn support

Description
Overview of the support Careers Network offers to help students and graduates use LinkedIn as a professional networking site.

List of B-Experienced Internships

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'B-Experienced Internships' are a mix of in-person, hybrid, and remote internships available exclusively to current undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates from the University of Birmingham.

Liz Kent (mentor) - mentoring case study (transcript)

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Transcript of Liz Kent (mentor) - mentoring case study.

Lizzie O'Connor

Description
A student story from Lizzie O'Connor, the Postgraduate Community Engagement Officer here at the University of Birmingham. Lizzie graduated with a PhD in English Literature in 2019.

Local government sector

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Information on the types of jobs available in local government, as well as information about finding opportunities in the sector

Local news & opportunity updates

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News & opportunity updates

Lockdown Index - Harry Margolis

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Harry Margolis is one of 7 UK university students who have created a website called Lockdown Index, which aims to reveal lockdown restrictions around the world in real time.

London EY-Parthenon: Associate Consultant Recruitment events

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Are you interested in EY-Parthenon's Associate Consultant positions? Register for their upcoming recruitment events for more information and top tips.

London Stock Exchange Group 'Why We Are' virtual event series

Description
Join London Stock Exchange Group on one of their three Why We Are global virtual events to deepen your understanding of the vital role they play and key trends impacting the industry. Find out why LSEG exists and what they do, directly from senior leaders within their global business.
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