Category Archive

How to develop your transferable skills

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

A computer and potted plant on a desk. There's lots of artwork on the wall around the desk

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

Venandah taking part in a moot court and wearing court dress

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

An open laptop next to a potted plant on a desk

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

Someone holding a hot chocolate with gingerbread cookies near the mug

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

Navigating the workplace with a disability

Guest BloggerDecember 14Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Be courageous and speak your needs! Entering the big bad world of work and feeling a sense of independence can … Read More

Getting work experience as an international student

Guest BloggerDecember 10Final Year, First Year, Graduates, International Students, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

We often get questions from international students about the possibilities of securing work experience in the UK. So, we asked … Read More

How I use my disability to make a difference in the workplace

Guest BloggerNovember 30Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

A peach planner sitting on a marble desk next to a mobile phone, pen and vase of roses

My disability is my strength and superpower! Being born with a progressive, incurable, invisible, muscle-wasting and neurological disability called Charcot-Marie-Tooth … 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

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