Top Tips sessions

Top Tips sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Careers Network run workshops on the following topics:

  • CVs
  • Covering letters
  • Online applications
  • LinkedIn
  • Interviews

Latest Top Tips events

  • 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.
    12:00 Tue 09 Sept 2025
    Online
  • 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.
    12:00 Thu 18 Sept 2025
    Online
  • 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.
    12:00 Tue 23 Sept 2025
    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.
    12:00 Thu 25 Sept 2025
    Online
  • Acing applications: Your steps to success (Bright Network)
    Learn to send job applications that actually get you hired in this webinar from Bright Network.
    13:00 Mon 29 Sept 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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.
    16:00 Mon 29 Sept 2025
    Online
  • 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.
    13:00 Tue 30 Sept 2025
    Online
  • CV Workshop: How to create a CV that stands out (Bright Network)
    Find out how to write a stand-out CV this application season in this webinar from Bright Network.
    13:00 Wed 01 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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.
    13:00 Thu 02 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Interview masterclass: How to secure the role (Bright Network)
    Go from interview novice to newest hire with our insider advice in this webinar from Bright Network.
    13:00 Thu 02 Oct 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.
    12:00 Fri 03 Oct 2025
    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.
    12:00 Mon 06 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - Autumn Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Autumn Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Autumn Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • 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.
    11:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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.
    12:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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.
    13:00 Fri 10 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Public Sector Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in the public sector at our Sector Insights Careers Fair. Explore various career paths and learn about job and work experience opportunities within the UK public sector.
    12:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    University of Birmingham, Room TBC
  • Low traffic time - STEM Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • STEM Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our STEM Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Low traffic time - Business Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Business Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Business Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Low traffic time - Law Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    12:30 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Law Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Law Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    12:30 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Making Job Applications Beyond Academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs
    Get top tips on writing effective CVs and applications for jobs in sectors beyond academia.
    13:00 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Online Applications
    Learn more about the job application process and how to highlight the skills gained through postgraduate study in your applications.
    11:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Interview Skills: Top Tips for Postgrads
    Discover top tips for how to perform to the best of your ability in interviews both within and beyond academia.
    10:00 Thu 04 Dec 2025
    Online
  • Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock Assessment Centre for Postgrads
    An opportunity for PGT students to find out more about what’s involved in Assessment Centres for graduate jobs.
    09:30 Wed 28 Jan 2026
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Teaching Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in teaching at our Sector Insights Careers Fair. This event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to explore pathways into the teaching profession from various training providers.
    12:00 Wed 11 Feb 2026
    University of Birmingham, Room TBC

Further CV, application and interview support

For CV, application and interview support, Careers Network has a range of guides, workshops, drop-ins and online tools including CV checking and practice interview software.

You can also ask one of our Careers Advisers to review your CV, cover letter or application by emailing Careers Network. 

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