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

Spotlight on Health & Medicine
Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.
12:00 Thu 18 Jun 2026
Main Library, Wolfson Room
Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
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.
17:00 Thu 18 Jun 2026
Online
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 Mon 22 Jun 2026
Online
Spotlight on Business & Finance
Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.
13:00 Mon 22 Jun 2026
Main Library, Wolfson Room
Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
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.
17:00 Tue 23 Jun 2026
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