Careers and Placements The support you get from Aston doesn’t end on graduation day. We have a team of friendly and experienced career professionals who can help you to prepare for your next challenge – starting your career. You can access our service for up to three years after you graduate. The team can provide support with:


> Exploring your career options > Identifying your skills from your experience


> Helping you find vacancies in the UK and abroad


> Advising on working abroad, volunteering, self-employment or further study


> Perfecting your interview technique with practical advice and support.


Aston Futures As a graduate, you can still access the hundreds of job opportunities and other support via Aston Futures, our online portal. Complete the ’graduate registration’ using your personal email address and continue to view the opportunities posted by employers actively looking to recruit Aston graduates. Go to aston.ac.uk/careers and click on Aston Futures to sign in.


The Graduate Team We have a dedicated Graduate Team to support you on the next stage of your journey. They can help you identify new opportunities and alert you to new jobs in your area. Email employerteam@aston.ac.uk


Resources From CV guidance to online tools for interview preparations and everything in between, we have all the support you need to secure your position. Visit aston.ac.uk/careers


Get in touch Speak to us about any of the services available to you by calling 0121 204 4757, email careers@aston.ac.uk or drop by Careers and Placements. We are located above the Main Building reception on the first floor south wing and open from 09:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday.


DID YOU KNOW?


> If you send us your CV we’ll match it to suitable vacancies. Contact the team at employerteam@aston.ac.uk


> No CV? No problem! We can help with that too, with 1-2-1 support writing CVs and cover letters, just contact us on 0121 204 5299


> You can perfect your psychometric test skills with our online mock tests at aston.ac.uk/careers


> Secured an interview? Well done! Check out our online tools or book a face-to-face mock interview with our experienced careers consultants at careers@aston.ac.uk


Get involved


There are many ways that you can stay involved with Aston’s activities and help the next generation of graduates.


You can give talks, get involved in mentoring activities, feature in our alumni magazine or visit the campus.


Follow our social networks and find further information online at aston.ac.uk/alumni


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