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 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) --
  • 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 06 May 2024
    Online
  • Preparing You for Success Ahead of the 2025 Asia Recruitment Season (Asia and EMEA Session) with HSBC
    Would you like to get early insight into the 2025 recruitment process at HSBC for internship and graduate roles? Join us for an informative session where you'll hear from recruiters in Hong Kong on how you can best prepare for the application process
    11:00 Tue 07 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

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Mastering Your Career

Description
A series of specifically designed courses, delivered by Careers Network, to help Masters students succeed in the job market.

MasterQ Ltd

Description
MasterQ is an innovative web based learning platform for students studying the STEM subjects. The business was founded by Dr Diya Baker and Dr Jeevan Swamy

Masters Campus-based Team Internship

Description
Masters Campus-based Team Internship application form.

Masters Consultancy Challenge

Description
Masters Consultancy Challenge transcript from video with students.

Masters Consultancy Challenge

Description
An overview of the Masters Consultancy Challenge which offers training on relevant skills such as commercial awareness, consultancy and pitching.

Masters Consultancy Challenge registration

Description
The Masters Consultancy Challenge is a week-long programme developed specifically for Masters students.

Masters to PhD

Description
If you are thinking of going on to study for your PhD, we present a number of key points to consider when contemplating the move into further postgraduate study.

Matched Stay

Description
Matched Stay helps contractors find affordable, tailored accommodation for when they are conducting projects away from home.

Matilde Aliffi

Description
Story from Matilde Aliffi, a Software Engineer at The Economist Group who graduated with a PhD in Philosophy in 2019.

Matt Edwards

Description
Matt Edwards works for the B-Enterprising team as an Employability and Enterprise Learning Development Consultant.
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