Adam Janickyj and Jim Reali are Careers Consultants in Aston’s Careers+Placements team, with responsibilities for supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate … Read More
Developing your skills from home
Now we’re spending more time at home due to social distancing restrictions, you may be worried how that will impact … Read More
Writing a speculative application
Not all placements and graduate roles are advertised – sometimes you need to use your initiative to seek out work … Read More
How to build your network virtually
Networking is one of those things that can either fill you with enthusiasm or a feeling of quiet horror – … Read More
How to choose the right career for you
Planning out what you want to do with your life can be pretty daunting, especially if you don’t know where … Read More
How to develop your transferable skills
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
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
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