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Join us as we chat about all things Careers and Placements. We'll be joined by a host of guests to support you every step of the way through your journey as an Aston University student. You can expect to hear about topics such as work experience, CV advice, assessment centres, the placement year and more! 

  1. Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

    20/12/2021

    Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

    This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market. To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our website.

    24 min
  2. Workshop Series: A deep dive into CVs and best practice when creating your own

    20/12/2021

    Workshop Series: A deep dive into CVs and best practice when creating your own

    In the first episode of our workshop mini-series, we take a deep dive into the world of CVs. Starting with the basics, we discuss what a CV is and why it's important to have one. We also chat about the various types of CVs, as well as best practices around creating your own CV for a particular role, employer or industry. For more advice on CVs, visit our website.

    39 min
  3. Sharing your disability with an employer

    22/11/2021

    Sharing your disability with an employer

    In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Leonard Cheshire Change100 scheme, who shares some valuable insights on how best to approach sharing your disability with an employer. We also chat about the Change100 scheme and how their internship opportunities can be of great benefit to students and graduates. Links mentioned in the episode: Change100 InternshipsFind Charlie on LinkedIn

    25 min
  4. How to engage with employers at virtual events feat. GSK

    27/09/2021

    How to engage with employers at virtual events feat. GSK

    Joining us on today's episode is our very own careers consultant, Samira. Together, we quizzed our special guest, Josh on how students should approach engaging with employers at virtual events. Josh works in the early talent recruitment team at GlaxoSmithKline and offers up some invaluable insights on how best to impress employers at virtual careers fairs and workshops. Chat with Josh or one of his team from GSK at our upcoming virtual careers fair. Book your place on Aston Futures!

    20 min
  5. Making the best start to your first year at Aston

    27/09/2021

    Making the best start to your first year at Aston

    We're back for the new academic year! This episode is perfect for any first year students just starting their journey at Aston. During the episode, we chat about all things Careers and Placements, as well as doing some myth-busting of common perceptions around careers. All of the links to resources we mention in the episode can be found here: Careers and Placements websiteOnline ToolsResource LibraryCareers and Placements blog

    22 min
  6. Careers in Focus: Research Careers with Panashe Kativu

    03/06/2021

    Careers in Focus: Research Careers with Panashe Kativu

    In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Panashe Kativu. She helps unpack what a career in research really looks like, talking about some of the challenges it presents, as well as the parts of it she loves. If you're thinking about exploring research as an option after you graduate, make sure you give this episode a listen. Find Panashe on LinkedIn

    21 min
  7. Careers in Focus: Careers in Enterprise with Adil Delwar

    03/06/2021

    Careers in Focus: Careers in Enterprise with Adil Delwar

    In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Adil Delwar. Adil helps unpack what a career as an entrepreneur really looks like, talking about some of the challenges it presents, as well as parts of it he loves. If you're thinking about exploring starting your own business, this episode is a must-listen! Find Adil on LinkedIn Find out about Palm Life

    25 min
  8. Careers in Focus: Business Analyst with Pakhi Sharma

    03/06/2021

    Careers in Focus: Business Analyst with Pakhi Sharma

    In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Pakhi Sharma. She helps unpack what a career as a business analyst really looks like, talking about some of the challenges the role presents, as well as parts of the role she loves. If you're thinking about exploring a graduate role in business analysis, make sure you give this episode a listen. Find Pakhi on Linkedin

    25 min
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Join us as we chat about all things Careers and Placements. We'll be joined by a host of guests to support you every step of the way through your journey as an Aston University student. You can expect to hear about topics such as work experience, CV advice, assessment centres, the placement year and more! 

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    Careers and Placements at Aston University
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodios
    20
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