Category Archive

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

JodieJune 30Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Transferable skills are general skills and abilities which can be applied to a range of different jobs and industries. Employers … Read More

Dealing with Rejection and Keeping up The Momentum

ChidinmaJune 28Advice, Applications, Assessment Centres, Final Year, Second Year, Work Experience

Self-development Self-development relates to learning from the feedback given to you from failed or rejected applications. This would improve your … Read More

How to stay productive this summer

SonaliJune 28Advice, Final Year, First Year, Further Study, Graduates, International Placements, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year, UK Placements

As summer has arrived, many university students will often find themselves with more free time. If you are looking for … Read More

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Our advice for LGBTQ+ students transitioning from university to the workplace

Guest BloggerJune 21Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

Someone is waving the Pride flag against a blue sky

June is Pride Month. A month to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, equality and inclusion. However, in 2018 Vodafone and OutNow published … Read More

Nine tips for working from home effectively

JodieJune 17Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

As a result of the pandemic, remote working has become the norm. While it does have many perks, working from … Read More

Pride in the workplace

Guest BloggerJune 10Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

Scrabble tiles that spell out 'Pride' stand in front of a rainbow backdrop

As exciting and rewarding as getting a new job can be, we all have fears when starting a career. We … Read More

Careers in the charity sector

JodieJune 1Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

Wooden blocks on a white background that spell out 'Be the change'

If you’re looking for a career that’s enriching and rewarding, the charity sector might be right up your street. Working … Read More

Jooble’s tips for finding your dream job and staying positive during the pandemic

Guest BloggerMay 17Advice, Final Year, Second Year

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” People get told this encouraging and slightly cliched piece of advice every time … Read More

4 tips to deal with rejections and stay motivated during your job search

AlbaMay 14Advice, Alba Carrera Valle, Applications, Final Year, Graduates, International Placements, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, UK Placements, Work Experience

Job applications of all kinds and rejections go hand in hand, we all have gone or will go through rejections … Read More

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