Plan your next steps

You have explored your options and decided what career you want to pursue.

Now you need a plan, but don’t worry, Careers Network is here to help you.

We have a range of opportunities to help you establish a clear plan of action and take the next steps. Plan your way forward with work experience, internships, mentoring opportunities or learn more about enterprise, starting your own business or working in the global job market.

Not quite ready for the planning stage yet? Take a look at our content for Explorers.

Events for Planners

Attending one of Careers Network's events is a great way to kickstart your career planning. 

  • 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
  • Fast Stream Social Mobility Network - National Event
    This in person event organised by current fast-streamers will provide inspiring keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops.
    10:00 Fri 26 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • 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

B-Enterprising

Being entrepreneurial and enterprising are valuable attributes, whether you want to start your own business or develop a growth mindset that is valued by employers.

It is all about creative thinking, innovation and making things happen, skills that you will use in your studies and working lives.

The B-Enterprising team can help you, whether you have an idea you want to test, a business venture to launch, or just want to learn new skills and understand the value of being entrepreneurial.

Find out how to get involved in B-Enterprising.

The Birmingham Award (formerly the Personal Skills Award) - for undergraduate students

The Birmingham Award (formerly the Personal Skills Award (PSA)) is the University of Birmingham's recognised employability programme for undergraduate students.

The Birmingham Award enables you to develop, recognise and articulate your skills in preparation for real-world recruitment processes. 

Learn more about The Birmingham Award and the steps you can take to complete it.

Postgraduate Professional Development (for Postgraduate Taught students)

If you are a Postgraduate Taught student, you might already have a clear career path in mind and your studies are a stepping stone to get there.

You might have picked your course to help you make a transition into a new career, or to develop further in a career you’ve already embarked upon. Equally, you might be unsure of what you want to do in the future.

Wherever you’re up to, we aim to support you to explore your career options, plan your next steps and apply for whatever you choose at the end of your course.

Take a look at our Postgraduate Professional Development information to find out more.

Global careers

If you’re thinking of working abroad or with a multi-national employer, take advantage of opportunities we provide to develop your global outlook:

Resources

If you want to find out more, then try these extra sources of information and advice: 

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Gareth Neame OBE DL

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Gareth Neame OBE DL

Gateway Bursary Success Stories

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

Gateway internships

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Details about the gateway internships and work experience opportunities which are designed to support students from certain priority groups.

Gateway To Work Experience Bursary

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Details of how the gateway bursary assists students in improving their personal and professional development by allowing them to take up critical experiences they may otherwise not be able to afford.

Gemma Bridge - video transcript

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Gemma Bridge - video transcript

Generation's FREE TECH Bootcamps – APPLY NOW!

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This opportunity is open to graduates who are not currently in education, training or stable employment and are based in the West Midlands location.

genhub.art

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genhub.art is a feature-rich open platform that allows artistic programmers to easily deploy and monetize NFT-based generative collections based on the principles of creative coding and algorithmic art.

Georgia Cooksey - video transcript

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Case study from Georgia Cooksey, an Account Executive and studied BA Modern Languages Spanish in 2020

Georgia Cooksey case study

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Case Study from Georgia Cooksey, an Account Executive and studied BA Modern Languages (Spanish) in 2020

Georgina Fitzgibbon

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Student story from Georgina Fitzgibbon, Senior International Policy Adviser at the British Academy. Georgina studied a PhD Medieval History and graduated in 2019.
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