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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Windswept Workshops

Description
Windswept Workshops provides accessible storytelling workshops for members of the Birmingham community, through the disciplines of creative writing, theatre and puppetry, and circus skills.

Women In Technology Starter Course - Sparta Global

Description
Just 16% of women are encouraged to consider a career in technology - compared to 33% of men. Register now for Sparta Global's free 5 week programme which is designed by women, for women!

Work Experience Bursaries video transcript

Description
Work experience bursaries are designed to help you in getting some financial support to help cover the costs associated with an unpaid or low paid work experience.

Work Experience Bursary - Success Stories

Description
Read some of the many success stories and experiences University of Birmingham students have had through the support of our bursary schemes.

Work Experience for Postgraduates

Description
Careers Network offer exclusive work experience programmes that are open to postgraduates, as well as guidance on finding work experience and advice for the application process.

Work Experience in the public and voluntary sectors

Description
Finding work experience in the public and voluntary sector, including information about where to search, regional organisations, opportunities in the NHS, central government and support organisations.

Work in the West Midlands

Description
Work in the West Midlands

Work placement at BBC Doctors and Film Birmingham

Description
As part of the Placement and Training module, Malcolm undertook two weeks work placement with the team working on BBC Doctors and a four-week placement at Film Birmingham, the division of Birmingham City Council that deals with all filming requests in Birmingham and its surrounding areas.

Work placement at Nuclear Ethics ICCS (University of Birmingham)

Description
Alice did a voluntary work placement in the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security, assisting Professor Wheeler on research for a project looking into responsible nuclear sovereignty and the future of the global nuclear order. The work is part of a bigger project between the ICCS and the British American Security Information Council, working towards a framework for discussing and determining responsible nuclear behavior for state leaders.
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