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Careers support

Build your network, launch your career

On top of all the support available to help you study and research, we offer lots of support when it comes to your career. Our friendly, welcoming careers service is here to help you at every step of your career journey.

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Careers Network

You can access careers and employability support from Careers Network as soon as you start at the University of Birmingham. We can help you:

Explore your career options

Learn about your career options including job opportunities, industry sectors, setting up your own business, further study, working in the UK or elsewhere. We offer resources, events and advice to help you explore your options.

Plan your next steps

We have a range of opportunities to help you develop your skills, build your professional network and work towards your career goals including work experience, internships, mentoring opportunities and advice about starting your own business.

Find and apply for opportunities

Get support with the application process including CVs, LinkedIn, application forms, interviews and assessment centres. You can also search for job opportunities by attending Careers Fairs, the Careers Network jobs portal on Careers Connect, and Student Circus.

BBS Careers

If you’re a student of Birmingham Business School (BBS) or part of their postgraduate alumni, you’ll enjoy access to a special service from our careers team.

Our dedicated Business Careers team offers:

  • Advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Consultants. This support covers job search strategies, application reviews and mock interviews and more.
  • Career development workshops and skills sessions.
  • Help with working in the UK or overseas after you graduate.
  • Networking opportunities with employers through alumni panel events and Mock Assessment Centres.
  • Ongoing careers support after you graduate.