Category Archive

Writing a Good CV…Where to Begin?!

TahaniApril 1#MyPlacementStory, Advice, Applications, CVs, On Placement, Tahani Baldwin, Work Experience

Job applications, am-I-right? We’ve all been there. It’s a lengthy process, and anyone who is anyone will tell you the … Read More

Tips on Securing a Placement

ChidinmaMarch 20Advice, Cover Letters, CVs, Events, Second Year, UK Placements, Work Experience

“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” – Benjamin Franklin The search for a placement can be stressful, but doing certain … Read More

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

Why you should volunteer: the benefits and experience you’ll gain

Guest BloggerFebruary 9Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Guest Blogger, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

Three volunteers in bright red shirts looking at the camera

The global pandemic has been a difficult time for all people – especially us. As university students we have had … 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

Why you should do a placement year

SonaliJanuary 28First Year, Second Year, Sonali Odedra, UK Placements, Work Experience

The placement year is also known as a sandwich year and it gives students the opportunity to take a year … 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 to tackle working from home

TahaniNovember 27Advice, Graduates, On Placement, Tahani Baldwin, UK Placements, Work Experience

*sighs* another day – I don’t even know what day of the week it is – and we’re nearing the … Read More

The benefits of undertaking work experience as a student

HassanNovember 4Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Hassan Rehman, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

An Aston Auntie volunteering to help during Welcome Week

If you are a current Aston student or recent graduate who’s contemplating whether it’s worth undertaking work experience (even if … Read More

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