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

  • Meet PwC at University of Birmingham
    PwC will be visiting University of Birmingham on 20 October from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and you’ll be able to find us at the Law Arches.
    11:00 Tue 20 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe),Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Navigating the selection process with confidence with PwC
    In-person PwC Skills Session
    15:00 Tue 20 Oct 2026
    Aston Webb, WG5,Aston Webb, WG5
  • Low traffic time - Business & Finance Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the Business Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 21 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Business & Finance Careers Fair 2026
    Come along to our Business & Finance 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 21 Oct 2026
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb,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 21 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, 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 21 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 21 Oct 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • "Foundations": Construction Law Training webinar 4
    "Foundations" is a free training programme suitable for students seeking an introduction to construction law in England and Wales. The programme will run across five Thursday afternoon sessions, covering core areas of practice.
    14:30 Thu 22 Oct 2026
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • 3 Simple Steps for Interview Success
    Discover and practice 3 simple steps for interview success
    09:30 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building 202,Teaching and Learning Building 202
  • Mock Assessment Centre with Careers Network
    Come along to learn about assessment centres and to get involved in two group activities
    13:00 Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334,Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N334

'How to' Sessions

‘How to’ sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to secure a range of different types of work experience opportunities, and provide the space for you to reflect on how these can benefit your career journey.

The Work Experience & Student Opportunities team run workshops and events on the following topics:

  • Getting started with work experience
  • Finding work experience opportunities such as internships and placements
  • Creating alternative work experience routes
  • Funding low paid and unpaid work experience
  • Real voices of students, alumni and employers on work experience topics

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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