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How to research a company when applying to roles

JodieApril 12Applications, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Two students sitting on a bench outside. One's sitting in front of a laptop and the other is taking notes in a notebook

Before you apply for a particular job, it’s really worth spending some time doing some research beforehand. Not only will … Read More

Maximising your LinkedIn profile

AbbyApril 9Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Whether you’re looking for a volunteering position, a part-time job, an internship, a placement or a graduate role, LinkedIn could … Read More

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

How to make your CV stand out through Automated Tracking Systems

Guest BloggerMarch 22Applications, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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While it’s no myth that you need to make your CV stand out to employers, it’s important for job seekers … 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

Final year checklist: nine things to do before you graduate

JodieMarch 15Advice, Final Year

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Your time at Aston is sadly drawing to a close, which means now is the time to think about what … Read More

The Placement Search Roller Coaster – My Top Tips

AlbaMarch 9Advice, Alba Carrera Valle, International Placements, Second Year, UK Placements

You may or may not have come across the roller coaster of feelings when you go through the process of … Read More

Don’t be Scared of Applying Speculatively!

Guest BloggerMarch 5Advice, Second Year

Finding a good placement related to a life science course can be tough. I remember when I started applying, all … Read More

8 things your Placement Coordinator wants you to know

AbbyMarch 5Advice, Second Year

If you’re searching for your placement at the moment, keep reading. Here in Careers+Placements, we have a fab team of … Read More

How to be a wildly successful female entrepreneur in procurement

Guest BloggerMarch 4Entrepreneurship, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Janet Bridgwater MSc MCIPS is the CEO & founder of two successful businesses, an experienced mentor, writer and procurement specialist. … Read More

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