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Careers clinics students

Develop your career ambitions, gain industry insight and have your CV checked over by a member of our alumni community.

Careers clinic for students

Are you career ready?

Careers Clinics matches you with a member of alumni community based on your career interests. You will attend one or two meetings (in-person or virtual) with an alumni volunteer and together you can discuss:

Industry Insight Interview

  • Have your burning questions answered! Prepare questions on the roles, responsibilities and professional expectations within your industries of interest.
  • Gain insight in to entry requirements and career pathways.

CV Review

  • Tailor your CV and cover letter in response to clear and constructive feedback.

Please note that matching is subject to the availability of our alumni volunteers. Registering your interest does not guarantee you will be matched.

Interested in taking part?

Registrations for  the academic year 2025/26 are now open. The programme will run across the Spring, Summer and Autumn terms and matching is subject to the availability of an alumni volunteer with experience in your industry of interest. Registrations will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Register as a student for Careers Clinics

What we look for in applications:

  • A desire to increase your understanding of career pathways, industry requirements and job application preparation.
  • A willingness to receive constructive feedback on your CV and cover letter.
  • The availability to meet at least once with a Careers Clinics volunteer during a specified period.

Please note that Careers Clinics complements the services run by the Careers and Enterprise team. If you require time sensitive support or have any questions about careers support at Birkbeck, please contact the Careers and Enterprise team.

If you have any further questions about participating in Careers Clinics, .