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
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
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
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
Postgraduate Careers: Happy New Year!
I’m probably not the first to say this to you and, I might be the last, given that we’re now … Read More
Starting my career whilst having a disability
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
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
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
We often get questions from international students about the possibilities of securing work experience in the UK. So, we asked … Read More
Postgraduate Careers: Reflecting on 2020
This blog post is aimed at Aston University Postgraduate students Well, 2020 is nearly at a close, and what a … Read More