Careers and Placements

Planning your next steps can seem like a challenge alongside your studies, but we're here to help.

About us

We are here to support Aston University students with professional and friendly advice throughout their time at university and up to three years after they graduate. We help students develop the skills and experience they need to choose the right career path and stand out in a competitive job market.

Our award-winning team is dedicated to helping students to write effective CVs, cover letters and applications. We also support students with a range of events, one-to-one support and group sessions across a range of employability topics.

The team also work closely with industry professionals and employers from across the globe to source placement and graduate opportunities for our students.

First Year

Welcome to Aston! Find all the resources and support relevant to you right here.

Mid-degree

Time to make a decision about your placement year! Whatever route you choose to take, we're here to help.

On-placement

You may not be on campus, but our resources and on-placement support team are just a few clicks away.

Final Year

Whether you're looking for a job or exploring the option of further study, we're here to support you before you graduate.

Postgraduate

Whether you're on a taught or research postgraduate programme, we have dedicated support to help you with all of your career needs.

Graduate Support

Our support doesn't stop once you've graduated – you can still access our services for up to three years after you leave Aston.

International Students

Studying in a new country and perhaps in a new language can be difficult. We're here to help with all your career needs.

Self-employment

If being your own boss is more your style, Aston Enterprise has a range of support available to explore your business prospects.

Get in touch

Aston Futures

Book appointments, register for events and find jobs of all kinds on Aston Futures.

Contact Us

Need to contact someone in the team? We've got all the information you need in one place.

Are you an employer?

Find out more about how we can support your business to recruit Aston students across a range of roles.

Explore our resources

Resource Library

We have a tonne of resources to support you during your time at Aston and after you graduate. To make them easy to find, we've created a handy resource library.

Online Tools

These online tools are exclusive to Aston students and graduates, and can help with everything from checking your CV to preparing you for an interview.