Here in Careers and Placements, we have some amazing staff members who are of Black heritage. They work incredibly hard … Read More
Celebrating Black History Month 2021: upcoming employer events and opportunities
October is Black History Month. This national celebration aims to raise awareness of and recognise the achievements and contributions of … Read More
A little look at the UK labour market right now
So you may not have met me yet, but my name’s Kareem Hameed and I work in the Careers and … Read More
Why you shouldn’t disregard companies you haven’t heard of before
When it comes to looking for placement or graduate roles, it can be tempting to only look into companies that … Read More
Congratulations, you’ve completed your master’s degree! So, what now?
It’s a fair question – you’ve been working hard and risen to meet more challenges than your predecessors in the … Read More
Postgraduate checklist: nine things to do before you graduate
Your time as a postgraduate here at Aston is sadly drawing to a close, which means now is the time … Read More
Nine transferable skills employers are looking for
Transferable skills are general skills and abilities which can be applied to a range of different jobs and industries. Employers … Read More
How to stay productive this summer
As summer has arrived, many university students will often find themselves with more free time. If you are looking for … Read More
Graduate in Focus: Nikhinder Rai
Nikhinder Rai graduated from Aston University in 2019 with a BSc (Hons) International Relations and French degree. She currently works … Read More
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Our advice for LGBTQ+ students transitioning from university to the workplace
June is Pride Month. A month to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, equality and inclusion. However, in 2018 Vodafone and OutNow published … Read More