CV and covering letter 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 and cover letter 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 and cover letter. 

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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 or cover letter 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

  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    12:00 Mon 16 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Ten Talks: The Future of Healthcare
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    11:30 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Lecture Theatre, Physics West
  • Department for Business and Trade [DBT] Candidate Support Session for Civil Service applications
    Short text to promote the event (shows on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect) - 'Short event summary' on booking form.
    14:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    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.
    14:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Online
  • Ten Talks: Our Digital Futures
    After a successful inaugural year, our Ten Talks programme returns in June 2025! Ten Talks is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of research and the cutting edge of their fields.
    15:00 Tue 17 Jun 2025
    Lecture Theatre, Physics West

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.

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