Category Archive

4 Reasons Why You Should Take A Remote Placement

AlbaFebruary 25Advice, Alba Carrera Valle, International Students, On Placement, Second Year, UK Placements, Work Experience

“It’s better to fail while striving for something wonderful, challenging, adventurous, and uncertain than to say, ‘I don’t want to … Read More

Careers support for international undergraduates, postgraduate completers and graduates

Guest BloggerFebruary 22Advice, Final Year, Graduates, International Students, Postgraduate, Work Experience

Two students on a bench. One has a laptop and the other, a notebook

Adam Janickyj and Jim Reali are Careers Consultants in Aston’s Careers+Placements team, with responsibilities for supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate … 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

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

Postgraduate Placement Success Story: Wafa Alosimi

Guest BloggerAugust 6Guest Blogger, International Students, On Placement, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Placements, UK Placements, Work Experience

Wafa is studying MSc Business and Management here at Aston. She also recently secured a postgraduate placement with Vitabonna Development. … Read More