From Campus to Careers

Behind the Scenes at Aston's Biggest Careers Event: The Big Careers Fair

• Careers and Placements at Aston University • Season 6

We took our From Campus to Careers Podcast on the road to The Big Careers Fair, where over 70 top employers - including names like Goldman Sachs, JLR, and British Airways - came to meet Aston students.

In this special episode, we chat to employers, students, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to uncover:

💬 What a Careers Fair experience is typically like
🎓 How students can make the most of careers fairs and networking events
💡 Tips for standing out and building connections that lead to real opportunities

Whether you’re preparing for your next careers fair, looking for a placement or graduate roles, or just want tips to boost your employability, this episode is packed with real insights from both sides of the hiring table.

👇 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Osama Khan - Aston Deputy Vice-Chancellor
07:49 Aston Student Experiences of the fair
25:40 Employer Experiences of the fair
36:40 Outro

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