This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market. To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our <a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvs-and-cover-letters'>website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our &lt;a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvs-and-cover-letters'&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

In the first episode of our workshop mini-series, we take a deep dive into the world of CVs. Starting with the basics, we discuss what a CV is and why it&apos;s important to have one. We also chat about the various types of CVs, as well as best practices around creating your own CV for a particular role, employer or industry. For more advice on CVs, visit our <a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvs-and-cover-letters'>website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In the first episode of our workshop mini-series, we take a deep dive into the world of CVs. Starting with the basics, we discuss what a CV is and why it&amp;apos;s important to have one. We also chat about the various types of CVs, as well as best practices around creating your own CV for a particular role, employer or industry. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For more advice on CVs, visit our &lt;a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvs-and-cover-letters'&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Workshop Series: A deep dive into CVs and best practice when creating your own

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Leonard Cheshire Change100 scheme, who shares some valuable insights on how best to approach sharing your disability with an employer. We also chat about the Change100 scheme and how their internship opportunities can be of great benefit to students and graduates. Links mentioned in the episode:<ul><li><a href='https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-support/working/change-100-internships/applicants'>Change100 Internships</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalwillis'>Find Charlie on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Leonard Cheshire Change100 scheme, who shares some valuable insights on how best to approach sharing your disability with an employer. We also chat about the Change100 scheme and how their internship opportunities can be of great benefit to students and graduates.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Links mentioned in the episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-support/working/change-100-internships/applicants'&gt;Change100 Internships&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalwillis'&gt;Find Charlie on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Sharing your disability with an employer

Joining us on today&apos;s episode is our very own careers consultant, Samira. Together, we quizzed our special guest, Josh on how students should approach engaging with employers at virtual events. Josh works in the early talent recruitment team at GlaxoSmithKline and offers up some invaluable insights on how best to impress employers at virtual careers fairs and workshops. Chat with Josh or one of his team from GSK at our upcoming virtual careers fair. Book your place on <a href='https://astonfutures.aston.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4517&amp;service=Careers+Service'>Aston Futures</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Joining us on today&amp;apos;s episode is our very own careers consultant, Samira. Together, we quizzed our special guest, Josh on how students should approach engaging with employers at virtual events. Josh works in the early talent recruitment team at GlaxoSmithKline and offers up some invaluable insights on how best to impress employers at virtual careers fairs and workshops.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Chat with Josh or one of his team from GSK at our upcoming virtual careers fair. Book your place on &lt;a href='https://astonfutures.aston.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4517&amp;amp;service=Careers+Service'&gt;Aston Futures&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/p&gt;</description>

How to engage with employers at virtual events feat. GSK

We&apos;re back for the new academic year! This episode is perfect for any first year students just starting their journey at Aston. During the episode, we chat about all things Careers and Placements, as well as doing some myth-busting of common perceptions around careers. All of the links to resources we mention in the episode can be found here:<ul><li><a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/'>Careers and Placements website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/online-tools'>Online Tools</a></li><li><a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/resource-library'>Resource Library</a></li><li><a href='https://careersandplacements.astonwordpress.co.uk/'>Careers and Placements blog </a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;re back for the new academic year! This episode is perfect for any first year students just starting their journey at Aston. During the episode, we chat about all things Careers and Placements, as well as doing some myth-busting of common perceptions around careers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;All of the links to resources we mention in the episode can be found here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/'&gt;Careers and Placements website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/online-tools'&gt;Online Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aston.ac.uk/careers/cv/resource-library'&gt;Resource Library&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://careersandplacements.astonwordpress.co.uk/'&gt;Careers and Placements blog &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Making the best start to your first year at Aston

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

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