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

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University of Birmingham

Description
Careers Network is the University of Birmingham's award winning careers service for current and alumni students. Offering a range of tailored careers support from careers advice and guidance, internships, placements and graduate roles, mentoring, enterprise and entrepreneurial support.

University of Birmingham (UoB) Graduate Internships Programme

Description
Paid internships at the University of Birmingham, exclusively for recent UoB graduates, across a wide range of internal UoB departments.

University of Birmingham and Capgemini Community Challenge

Description
The Capgemini Community Challenge is your chance to gain work experience in a global consultancy firm, and help local charities.

University of Birmingham and Capgemini Community Challenge 2022 - video transcript

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University of Birmingham and Capgemini Community Challenge 2022 - video transcript

University of Birmingham and Capgemini Community Challenge 2023 - video transcript

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University of Birmingham and Capgemini Community Challenge 2022 - video transcript

University of Cambridge (Professional Services)

Description
There is a central senior administrative team, responsible for the management of the University. Academic, research and support staff work throughout the University and Colleges; they are crucial to the University's success and reputation. The mission of the University is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Unlock your leadership potential with our Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme - applications now open!

Description
The Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme provides an opportunity to receive mentoring from Birmingham Alumni who hold leadership positions in a wide range of fields.
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