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Writing a speculative application

AbbyFebruary 4Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Not all placements and graduate roles are advertised – sometimes you need to use your initiative to seek out work … Read More

How to think outside the box and explore other career paths

AbbyFebruary 3Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

In some ways, there are more career choices than ever right now. Advances in technology, the rise in small businesses … Read More

Where to find volunteering opportunities

JodieFebruary 2Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

There are so many benefits to volunteering, especially if you’re applying for placements or graduate roles. However, we appreciate it’s … Read More

How to build your network virtually

JodieJanuary 29Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Networking is one of those things that can either fill you with enthusiasm or a feeling of quiet horror – … Read More

How to choose the right career for you

JodieJanuary 26Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Planning out what you want to do with your life can be pretty daunting, especially if you don’t know where … Read More

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

Celebrating some of Aston’s successful Black students and graduates

JodieJanuary 15Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Here in Careers+Placements, we love to shout about the successes of our students and graduates. Today we thought we’d shine … 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

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