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Careers Advice

Join a small group tutorial with advice on structure, presentation and content for an outstanding CV.

Perfect for first year students but open to all.

Book a careers consultant appointment for answers to your careers-related questions, guidance with your plans and help to explore your options through Aston Futures.

Particularly useful for first, final year and recent graduates. 

Second year students looking to apply for legal training contracts and vacation schemes can book careers advice appointments via the Careers+Placements reception desk, call us on 0121 204 4757 or email careers@aston.ac.uk.

Book an appointment with a careers consultant at the Careers+Placements reception desk or by ringing 0121 204 4757 or emailing careers@aston.ac.uk

You can book a meeting with an Aston University careers consultant at any time as a research student at Aston, and for up to 3 years after completion. Careers meetings of up to 1 hour can be used to help you explore options after your research studies, identify potential employers and opportunities, develop your application skills, and prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

To book a careers consultant meeting please email:

Placement advice

The dedicated placement coordinator for your School will help you with placement search advice, CV feedback and practical preparation for an interview or assessment centre.

Available to 2nd year students and 3rd year students on placement.

If you are on an MEng course and seeking a placement year before your final year, you can book your placements advice appointment at the Careers+Placements reception desk 

Call us on 0121 204 3033 or email placementsupport@aston.ac.uk.  

If you are seeking a pre-registration post or summer placement, book a careers advice appointment

If you are a 2nd year student with quick placement query, just turn up at one of our drop-in sessions.

Check Aston Futures for current drop-in details. 

Did you know that a number of our appointments are available to students who are off-campus via Skype or by telephone?

Interested in booking one? 

Just head over to Aston Futures, book an appointment as normal, and make sure to tick the preference on how you'd like us to talk to you. 


Advice on casual & temporary jobs & volunteering

If you are interested in applying for casual or temporary work or volunteering, get help with your applications by booking an appointment with the Jobshop, located just outside the Careers+Placements Centre (SW105). 

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Preparing for an appointment

Not sure what to expect from your appointment with a Careers+Placements or JobShop adviser? Take a look at our PDF which gives you all the details you need.

If your appointment is in relation to your CV, make sure you take a look at our CV checklist in advance. If you don't prepare for your appointment, you may be asked to re-book in order to gain maximum benefit. 

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