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.”

  • Colas Rail Open Day for Girls and Women
    We are holding an Open Day for girls and women. We have a fantastic opportunity for students around Birmingham. As part of our commitment to delivering social value projects in the areas where we operate, we are planning an open day.
    10:00 Thu 04 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • Enactus UK & Ireland National Expo
    We have a lot in store for you at this year's event... rub shoulders with leading employers, Awards, inspiring keynote speakers and much more!
    10:00 Tue 09 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    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 Thu 25 Apr 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    11:00 Fri 26 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

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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Taiwo Abiola

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Taiwo Abiola, a BA Modern Languages 2022 graduate who took part in the 10K Black Interns programme.

Talk Twenties - Gaby Mendes

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Talk Twenties was created during the global pandemic by Gaby Mendes (Education 2016) with a podcast offering listeners advice about the highs and lows of life in your twenties.

Tamar Hope Smith case study

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Tamar is working as an Online Enabler for the Lichfield Diocese in the Church of England and studied BA Eng Literature and Philosophy in 2017.

TARGETjobs Virtual Careers Fair & more events

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Register for the Virtual Careers Fair on Thursday 7 October and more upcoming sector-based events!

Taron Nijjar

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Story from Taron Nijjar, an Associate Management Consultant at PwC. Taron completed an MSc by Research - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences and graduated in 2021.

Teachify

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We provide support teachers with our AI software which supports the process of lesson planning by generating lesson documents such as teaching PowerPoints, question sheets and lesson plans.

Teaching and education events

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Teaching and education sector

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