Top Tips sessions

Top Tips sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Careers Network run workshops on the following topics:

  • CVs
  • Covering letters
  • Online applications
  • LinkedIn
  • Interviews

Latest Top Tips events

  • "Foundations": Construction Law Training webinar 4
    "Foundations" is a free training programme suitable for students seeking an introduction to construction law in England and Wales. The programme will run across five Thursday afternoon sessions, covering core areas of practice.
    14:30 Thu 22 Oct 2026
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • 3 Simple Steps for Interview Success
    Discover and practice 3 simple steps for interview success
    09:30 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building 202,Teaching and Learning Building 202
  • Mock Assessment Centre with Careers Network
    Come along to learn about assessment centres and to get involved in two group activities
    13:00 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334,Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334
  • Discover bp at our Early Careers Virtual Event Series: ace your online assessments
    Join our virtual early careers connect sessions –we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping, Business, Engineering and Science, and also sessions providing insights into the recruitment process stages.
    13:00 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Online ,Online
  • The Table with Newton
    Pull up a chair. Think like a consultant.
    10:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Public Sector & Teaching Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in teaching and the public sector at this careers fair. Explore diverse career paths, teacher training options, and discover job and work experience opportunities to support your next steps.
    11:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Deloitte Birmingham In-office Insight Event 28.10.26
    Join us for an exclusive insight event at our brand-new Birmingham office. This is your chance to explore the exciting world of Deloitte and learn about the diverse early careers opportunities that have just gone live this Autumn.
    12:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Off campus ,Off campus
  • Live from Yerevan – what COP17 means for business and why nature needs lawyers
    Short text to promote the event (shows on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect) - 'Short event summary' on booking form.
    12:30 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    The View, 1st Floor Green Heart Forum,The View, 1st Floor Green Heart Forum
  • Science & Technology in the Civil Service Fast Stream - Discovery and Applications
    Are you curious about how science and technology shape government decision‑making? Are you considering a career in the Civil Service Fast Stream but unsure where to begin?
    13:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description

'How to' Sessions

‘How to’ sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to secure a range of different types of work experience opportunities, and provide the space for you to reflect on how these can benefit your career journey.

The Work Experience & Student Opportunities team run workshops and events on the following topics:

  • Getting started with work experience
  • Finding work experience opportunities such as internships and placements
  • Creating alternative work experience routes
  • Funding low paid and unpaid work experience
  • Real voices of students, alumni and employers on work experience topics

Further CV, application and interview support

For CV, application and interview support, Careers Network has a range of guides, workshops, drop-ins and online tools including CV checking and practice interview software.

You can also ask one of our Careers Advisers to review your CV, cover letter or application by emailing Careers Network. 

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