Careers Network Learning Resources

Careers Network offers students access to a number of careers-related learning opportunities and information resources

Expand the tabs on relevant topics to find which courses you may be interested in. Some courses are public, and for some you need to enrol.

In addition to these courses, you will find lots of careers information on your School-specific Careers Network canvas course, which you should have been automatically enrolled on. You can access this course through your Canvas dashboard - look for a course called 'Careers Network for [name of your school]'.

LinkedIn Learning

Careers Network has selected some useful careers-related LinkedIn Learning courses for students.

LinkedIn is a professional networking site and your online CV.

Take a look at some of the support Careers Network offers to ensure students and graduates get the most out of using LinkedIn.

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 by taking the following the steps:

Enrol on our LinkedIn Canvas course to find out how you can use LinkedIn to build and develop relationships with alumni, and make a really good LinkedIn profile.
Attend a LinkedIn workshop

If you would like feedback on your LinkedIn profile, please send a draft to careersenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Canvas courses open to all students

Making Career Choices

This course has been developed to guide you in picking the career option most suited for you.

Access the Making Career Choices Canvas course

Psychometric Testing

This course has been designed to inform and help you prepare for the prospect of Psychometric Testing, a popular method of assessment used by employers to gauge the suitability of potential job candidates.

Access the Psychometric Testing Canvas course

Apply Yourself

The ability to effectively sell your skills and experience is essential to success in the world of recruitment. This course is designed to help you navigate the world of recruitment and provide you with the tools you need to help you succeed.

Access the Apply Yourself Canvas course

Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search

Create a really good LinkedIn profile, and learn how to go about building your network and contacting people on LinkedIn.

Self-enrol on the Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search Canvas course

Considering Further Study

There are many reasons why you may think of pursuing further study. This course aims to support you with information and resources on further/ postgraduate study.

Access the Considering Further Study Canvas course

Considering graduate entry to medicine or dentistry

If you are thinking of applying to medicine or dentistry as a graduate, these pages are designed to help you research your options. Use the pages to explore what the work of a doctor or dentist involves, discover more about entry requirements and gain an insight into your funding options.

Self-enrol on the Considering graduate entry to medicine or dentistry Canvas course

Canvas courses for postgraduate students

Postgraduate Professional Development

Enrol on the Postgraduate Professional Development Canvas course to receive our regular Careers Digest for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students, and to find out more about the opportunities we offer for PGT students, such as our Postgraduate Professional Development Award which offers opportunities for you to engage with your personal and professional development throughout your postgraduate studies.

PG Skills

Includes a selection of short online courses and resources to develop your employability skills. All resources can be worked through at your own pace.

Self-enrol on the PG Skills Canvas course

Considering Further Study

There are many reasons why you may think of pursuing further study. This course aims to support you with information and resources on further/ postgraduate study.

Access the Considering Further Study Canvas course