From Campus to Careers
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!
From Campus to Careers
Behind the Scenes at Aston's Biggest Careers Event: The Big Careers Fair
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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