Graduate Jobs Market Secret

Increase your chances of getting hired by demonstrating unique skills and experience.

17:45 12 November 2015

The job market continues to be more and more competitive as the number of graduates chasing the same positions is increasing every year. You can increase your chances of getting the job you want by taking a placement year while you’re still at a university.

 

·       Get ready for your career. Taking a placement year allows you to increase your experience, cultural understanding, confidence, and soft skills making you a better prospect for employers.  Students who choose a professional placement year, such as those at Aston University, gain deeper understanding of what graduate employers are looking for.

 

·       Financial stability. Taking a professional placement year allows you to earn money that you can use to repay debt or fund travels. Being financially stable upon graduation can ease the pressure of looking for a job.

 

·       Leading the way to employability. One university that’s renowned for its placement year opportunities is Aston University. 30per cent of its participants are offered roles by their placement year employers following graduation and most of them earn an average of £16,000 on average – with some earning up to £26,000.

 

·       Plan for the future. When finding your university, choose the right institution that will equip you with all the skills you need to graduate with a promising future ahead of you. Unique opportunities at Aston University await.