Careers Network - Class of 2021

Class of 2021Careers Network are here to help. As a Birmingham Graduate, you don’t have to navigate a complex employment market alone.

Careers Network are here to support you through each step of your career journey – now, and into the future. Watch the video to find out all the ways we support you after you graduate.

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Please ensure you create a graduate account in Careers Connect in order to book your place, and to explore all events and graduate job vacancies.

Top tips to boost your employability

Here are some top tips Careers Network recommends you explore to boost your employability as a recent graduate: 

  1. Register with us to create a graduate account in Careers Connect. This will allow you to browse graduate jobs and internships, book your place on an event or arrange a 1-1 careers appointment to discuss your next steps
  2. Check our latest online programme of events and activities (scroll below) tailored for you to develop your skills and enhance your professional network
  3. Apply for the Careers Mentoring scheme to help you crystallise your career goals and plan your next steps by learning from a professional working in an area of interest
  4. Get instant feedback on your CV with our online tool ‘CV Checker’ and practice your interview technique online
  5. Keep up to date by following us on Brum Alum LinkedIn group or subscribing to our Careers Network blog for the latest news, guidance and advice.

As a recent alumnus you will receive the Birmingham Graduate newsletter which offers industry insights and careers support on a monthly basis too.

Access our graduate pathways and careers support for graduates which have been designed to help, no matter where you are in your career journey.

Local graduates from the West Midlands

  1. Attend events on campus - join exclusive activity designed for local graduates seeking graduate work in their home region. Contact Project Lead: Alison Sharp, Transformation West Midlands  a.sharp@bham.ac.uk for more information.
  2. Networking opportunities - get connected to regional and local organisations, employability programmes and for graduate jobs or entry into self-employment by joining the Transformation West Midlands LinkedIn Group 
  3. Access careers advice - if you were on the A2B programme, you can access a progression coach to support you with careers advice and your personal development. To find out more and express your interest go to the Progression coaching webpage

Event highlights

  • Top Tips to a great CV
    Information on what a CV is, why you need one and our top tips for getting started.
    Start Date: 12:00 Fri 06 Aug 2021
    End Date: 13:00 Fri 06 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • 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.
    Start Date: 17:00 Tue 10 Aug 2021
    End Date: 18:00 Tue 10 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • Top Tips for Online Applications
    Information on why employers use online forms, how to prepare and some top tips for tackling the most common types of questions.
    Start Date: 12:00 Fri 13 Aug 2021
    End Date: 13:00 Fri 13 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • Top Tips for a successful Cover Letter
    Information on how to create a persuasive cover letter to send to an employer.
    Start Date: 17:00 Tue 17 Aug 2021
    End Date: 18:00 Tue 17 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • Career Planning masterclass - think creatively about your career options
    An opportunity to explore and plan your career options after graduation
    Start Date: 13:00 Wed 18 Aug 2021
    End Date: 14:00 Wed 18 Aug 2021
    Online - see URL listed
  • Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
    Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
    Start Date: 12:00 Fri 20 Aug 2021
    End Date: 13:00 Fri 20 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
    Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
    Start Date: 17:00 Tue 24 Aug 2021
    End Date: 18:00 Tue 24 Aug 2021
    Online - link will be sent prior to the event
  • Career Planning masterclass - think creatively about your career options
    An opportunity to explore and plan your career options after graduation
    Start Date: 13:00 Wed 08 Sep 2021
    End Date: 14:00 Wed 08 Sep 2021
    Online - see URL listed