A first step into the legal world with Birmingham Law School alumni
Richa shares her experience attending a Law networking event.
- Published: 27 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
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Finding your future in Modern Languages
Toby shares tips and advice from the alumni at a Modern Languages careers event.
- Published: 20 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
What I wish I knew about employability as an international student
PhD student Asma shares what she's learned about employability at Birmingham, and how you can make the most of the opportunities available to students.
- Published: 20 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Finding a way to swim in the legal world
Student Will talks about the university careers support he's utilised for his transition from Classics to Law.
- Published: 20 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Beyond the degree: shaping my future in the Arts
Millie chats about finding a role as a Student Ambassador on campus, and her favourite memories of the job so far.
- Published: 20 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
My part time jobs at uni helped me to figure out my career path
Liberal Arts student Anvi talks about how working three jobs helped her find her dream career path.
- Published: 12 February 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Why I took the Professional Development module and why it was worth it
Thinking about the Professional Development module? Marwa shares how a summer internship helped shape her skills, confidence, and future career direction.
- Published: 27 January 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
From work experience to The British Red Cross
Hands‑on experience, employer insights and a supportive careers team helped me grow professionally and feel ready for the workplace.
- Published: 21 January 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
Political Economy and the Careers Network
Iveta's experience studying BA Political Economy and taking part in C.N initiatives, such as Model NATO.
- Published: 21 January 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
How my course prepared me for the real world
Hands‑on experience, employer insights and a supportive careers team helped me grow professionally and feel ready for the workplace.
- Published: 16 January 2026
- Topic: Careers and alumni
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