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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The Birmingham Project employer partners

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Information about The Birmingham Project's employer partners

The Birmingham Project Themes

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A description about The Birmingham Project, a project aimed a first year undergraduates.

The Book Shelf Ltd

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At The Book Shelf, we empower everyday people to write, produce, and publish life-changing and world-changing books.

The Borrow Shop - Sophie Watson

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Masters student Sophie Watson (MSc Urban Regional Planning) has created a venture called The Borrow Shop.

The Broadcasts - Mapping out Accountancy and Tech events

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These events will give you the chance to hear from top employers, upcoming talent and top mentors as they discuss the opportunities available for black students to succeed in a career in tech. Speakers from PwC, Barclay's Bank, Accenture and much more.

The Comeback Club - Grace Lynskey

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Grace Lynskey is a social entrepreneur and inspirational speaker on resilience, setbacks and overcoming adversity.

The Job Crowd - Your Guide To The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For - 2020/2021

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This is a digital guide from The Job Crowd to the Top Companies for Graduates to Work for in 2020/2021.

The Kindness Capsule - Tamzin Meyer

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The Kindness Capsule is a retail business which offers wellbeing gift packages. The business has been created by final year English and History student Tamzin Meyer and was inspired by a random act of kindness from a close friend.

The Lash Surgery

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The Lash Surgery is a business which offers a lash and brow service to clients. The business was born out of passion by its founder Lauren Hosannah who trained as a professional lash technician before starting university.

The Lash Surgery

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The Lash Surgery is a business which offers a lash and brow service to clients. The business was born out of passion by its founder Lauren Hosannah who trained as a professional lash technician before starting university.
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