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Careers support for international undergraduates, postgraduate completers and graduates

Guest BloggerFebruary 22Advice, Final Year, Graduates, International Students, Postgraduate, Work Experience

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Adam Janickyj and Jim Reali are Careers Consultants in Aston’s Careers+Placements team, with responsibilities for supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate … Read More

The Silver Linings of Flexible Placements

AbbyFebruary 10Second Year

The world we currently live in has seen us have to consider alternative options when it comes to our careers. … Read More

Skills are important, but what details are employers interested in?

Jim RealiFebruary 9Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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When you’re applying for a role, it’s likely you’ll need to be able to demonstrate that you possess skills relevant … 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

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

Preparing for an assessment centre

JodieFebruary 5Assessment Centres, Final Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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If you’re applying for placements or graduate roles, you might be invited along to an assessment centre as part of … Read More

Developing your skills from home

JodieFebruary 5Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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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

AbbyFebruary 4Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Not all placements and graduate roles are advertised – sometimes you need to use your initiative to seek out work … Read More

How to think outside the box and explore other career paths

AbbyFebruary 3Final Year, First Year, Graduates, On Placement, Postgraduate, Second Year

In some ways, there are more career choices than ever right now. Advances in technology, the rise in small businesses … 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

How to build your network virtually

JodieJanuary 29Advice, Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year

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Networking is one of those things that can either fill you with enthusiasm or a feeling of quiet horror – … Read More

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