CV support

Careers Network has a range of CV services and resources to ensure you receive the support you need including our instant online CV Checker.

Whether you are applying for an internship, a part-time role during your studies or a graduate job, it is important to ensure your CV is well structured, up-to-date and tailored to the particular position you are applying for.

Take the following steps to ensure you receive the right support, at the right time:

1. CV support

Access our range of support on Careers Connect, including advice, workshops, videos and tailored reviews. Keep track of your progress on your account to make the most of your CV.

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2. Use our virtual CV checking platform for instant CV feedback

CV Checker is a virtual CV checking platform that provides customised feedback on your CV - wherever you are and whenever you want it.

To get the most out of using CV Checker, we recommend that you upload your CV more than once, and that you review and implement the feedback outlined.

CV Checker is also available for alumni for up to two years after you graduate.

3. Attend a CV workshop

Attend a 30 minute Top Tips workshop to get information on how to structure your CV and what content to include.

The workshops cover Information on what a CV is, why you need one and our top tips for getting started.

CV workshop listing

3 Simple Steps for Interview Success
Discover and practice 3 simple steps for interview success
09:30 Tue 27 Oct 2026
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

4. Email your CV for review

If you’ve used the resources listed above you can submit your CV to Careers Network for written feedback.

We recommend that once you have uploaded your CV to CV Checker, you review and implement the feedback before submitting it to us for further support

We’ll aim to provide you with feedback within five working days – remember to state what you’re applying for when you email Careers Network, careersenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Submit your CV for review