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.”

  • 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

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. 

  • CV and cover letter support
  • Interview support
  • Assessment centre support
  • Psychometric testing support

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

  • LinkedIn Learning (playlist for Apply and the recruitment process)
  • Student stories - watch and read stories from students and graduates talking about their career journey
  • Careers Network podcast - Career Talk

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