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

Get application ready – Learn how to perfect your CV with UBS
2026 Get recruitment ready: Skills session series (virtual) - Join our interactive workshop series, designed to help you get recruitment ready. You can attend one, a few or all of our events in the series, it's up to you!
12:00 Tue 04 Aug 2026
Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
Get assessment ready – Dive into online assessments and video interviews with UBS
2026 Get recruitment ready: Skills session series (virtual) - Join our interactive workshop series, designed to help you get recruitment ready. You can attend one, a few or all of our events in the series, it's up to you!
12:00 Wed 05 Aug 2026
Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
Get career ready – Build skills that'll help transition from campus to corporate
2026 Get recruitment ready: Skills session series (virtual) - Join our interactive workshop series, designed to help you get recruitment ready. You can attend one, a few or all of our events in the series, it's up to you!
12:00 Tue 11 Aug 2026
Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
Get interview ready with SEO London – Gain tips on how to impress at your assessment day
2026 Get recruitment ready: Skills session series (virtual) - Join our interactive workshop series, designed to help you get recruitment ready. You can attend one, a few or all of our events in the series, it's up to you!
12:00 Wed 12 Aug 2026
Online - see URL listed in event description,Online - see URL listed in event description
Airbus Global Graduate Programme - Live online session
Join us for a live session hosted by the Airbus Global Graduate Programme managers where they will share more information about the programme, these sessions will be the opportunity to hear from current AGGPians and ask any questions you may have!
09:00 Tue 08 Sept 2026
Online ,Online

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