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 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 Thu 21 Aug 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 28 Aug 2025
    Online
  • Beyond Graduation: Navigating the Global Talent Visa
    Please join us for our seminar, Beyond Graduation: Navigating the Global Talent Visa, on Thursday 28th August, in partnership with The PathFinder Organisation and No5 Barristers' Chambers.
    16:00 Thu 28 Aug 2025
    Off campus
  • 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 Tue 02 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 04 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Staff House, first floor, Café Aroma
  • 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

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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