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

🚀 Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series – Now Live!
Whether Gowling WLG is your future firm or you're simply curious, this event series is your chance to boost your commercial awareness and connect with the people shaping the legal world. Join us!
11:00 Thu 02 Oct 2025
Online - see URL listed in event description
Irwin Mitchell Webinar series
Join Irwin Mitchell for their series of online webinars to find out more on how to apply!
17:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
Online
Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success
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.
12:00 Tue 21 Oct 2025
Online
Low traffic time - STEM Careers Fair
A 30 minute bookable time slot before the STEM Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
The Great Hall, Aston Webb
STEM Careers Fair 2025
Come along to our STEM Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
The Great Hall, 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