Apply for opportunities

Get support with the application process, including CVs, LinkedIn, application forms, interviews and assessment centres.

You have a clear sense of your goals and how to get where you need to go; now all you need to do is to succeed in the selection process. This page will support you in this process.

You might not feel quite ready for the applying stage yet. You could take a look at the content for Planners.

Events for when you are ready to apply

Book an event that will help you to be successful when applying for opportunities. 

Heidi Bartholomew

BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics graduate

“Birmingham’s Careers Network service is one of the best in the country, and I learnt how to enhance my CV and write a cover letter through workshops and tailored one-to-ones.”

  • BOSS Zhipin Spring Recruitment Event
    BOSS Zhipin's Spring Recruitment event is geared towards international students, offering a plethora of opportunities and surprises. With a wide array of quality companies participating, all seeking candidates with overseas study backgrounds.
    10:00 Mon 13 May 2024
    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.
    11:00 Tue 14 May 2024
    Online
  • B-Experienced Internships: Drop-In session to find out more
    Need help or advice in relation to the B-Experienced Internships and how to apply? Then come along to a drop in to chat with our friendly experts. No booking necessary. Just come along with your query for a 10 minute face to face appointment.
    11:00 Tue 14 May 2024
    Learning Centre UG10
  • 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 Thu 16 May 2024
    Online
  • Writing academic job applications: tips tutorial
    Learn more about how to write effective academic job applications and understand what academic hiring panels look for at this online seminar.
    13:00 Fri 17 May 2024
    Online

Application and recruitment support

Make the most of your application with our support on Careers Connect. Whether you are applying for an internship, a part-time role or a graduate job, get started creating your CV and cover letter, improve your application and personal statement, prepare for interviews and assessment centres and practise psychometric tests.

Access videos, workshops, LinkedIn Learning and more. Work through these bitesize activities in your own time and feel free to revisit activites again. 

Application and recruitment support on Careers Connect

You can also access our application support content through our webpages below. 

LinkedIn support 

LinkedIn is a professional networking site and your online CV.

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 with our LinkedIn support.

Digital resource hub

Access our careers services 24/7 at a time that suits you with our digital resource hub  – get your CV checked, practise answering interview questions, learn a new skill to get job-ready, or explore sectors you might like to work in.

Employer profiles and job opportunities 

Search for internships, work experience and graduate opportunities on Careers Connect.

New vacancies are added daily so we recommend creating alerts for relevant roles so you don't miss out. 

Resources

Careers support in your College

Postgraduate careers support

International careers support

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Talk Twenties - Gaby Mendes

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Talk Twenties was created during the global pandemic by Gaby Mendes (Education 2016) with a podcast offering listeners advice about the highs and lows of life in your twenties.

TARGETjobs Virtual Careers Fair & more events

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Register for the Virtual Careers Fair on Thursday 7 October and more upcoming sector-based events!

Taron Nijjar

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Story from Taron Nijjar, an Associate Management Consultant at PwC. Taron completed an MSc by Research - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences and graduated in 2021.

Teachify

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We provide support teachers with our AI software which supports the process of lesson planning by generating lesson documents such as teaching PowerPoints, question sheets and lesson plans.

Teaching and education events

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RSS feed for Teaching and education events

Teaching and education sector

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Find out all about a career in teaching, whether you are just interested in exploring the area, thinking about planning your career, or you are ready to apply for jobs. This page has information and resources to get you started.

Team Norse Thunder

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Team Norse Thunder was created in 2016 by University of Birmingham graduate David Scotford. It is a social enterprise that uses esports and games as a way to bring people together.

Tech Bootcamps for Women in West Midlands

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Niyo Enterprise, based in Birmingham, is opening 3 major tech bootcamps in July that will be aimed to economically empower Black women from across the West Midlands.
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