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How to develop your transferable skills

JodieJanuary 21Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Transferable skills – we all have them. But what exactly are they and how do you show them off to … Read More

8 things you can do to build resilience

AbbyJanuary 18Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

There’s no denying that the employment market is a tough nut to crack right now. You can find yourself applying … Read More

The Benefits of Joining a Society at University

TahaniJanuary 13Advice, Final Year, First Year, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year, Tahani Baldwin, UK Placements

So, you’ve arrived at university, a fresh undergrad from a small town no one’s ever heard of. Perhaps you’re standing … Read More

Starting my career whilst having a disability

Guest BloggerJanuary 6Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

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2020 was quite a difficult year, but hopefully I can spread some positivity in this blog post by talking about … Read More

Looking after your mental health this winter

JodieDecember 18Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

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The winter months can be difficult for all sorts of reasons – the days are short and the nights are … Read More

Postgraduate Careers: Reflecting on 2020

Guest BloggerDecember 2Advice, Guest Blogger, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Placements

This blog post is aimed at Aston University Postgraduate students Well, 2020 is nearly at a close, and what a … Read More

How to tackle working from home

TahaniNovember 27Advice, Graduates, On Placement, Tahani Baldwin, UK Placements, Work Experience

*sighs* another day – I don’t even know what day of the week it is – and we’re nearing the … Read More

Top tips for staying motivated while applying for jobs

Guest BloggerNovember 25Advice, Applications, Assessment Centres, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Guest Blogger, International Students, Interviews, On Placement, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Postgraduate, Second Year

Finding motivation throughout your final year at uni can be hard enough but, add on top of that the stress … Read More

Being a student during COVID-19

SonaliNovember 25Advice, Final Year, First Year, Further Study, International Students, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year, Sonali Odedra

The current lockdown restrictions have impacted students massively. Remote learning has meant that the new norm is working from home … Read More

The benefits of applying to placements and graduate roles early

JodieNovember 19Advice, Applications, Final Year, Graduates, International Placements, Postgraduate, Second Year, UK Placements

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2020 is drawing to a close and what a year it’s been, eh? To start your new year right, we … Read More

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