Gaining graduate employment
Find the right graduate opportunities and build the skills employers look for. We’re here to help you take the next steps after university.
Here, you can explore the tools, resources, and guidance available to you at ARU.
Handshake: your tailored jobs board
Handshake connects you with employers, opportunities, and ARU’s Employability Service. It’s designed to make your job search and networking simple and effective.
You can use Handshake while studying here, and after you graduate.
Through Handshake, you can:
- search for graduate jobs, placements, and internships tailored to your interests
- research employers and discover what they’re looking for
- network with professionals, students and alumni and start building relationships that open doors
- stay informed about careers fairs and events. Handshake is your go-to place for signing up to employer-led sessions, networking events, and skills masterclasses.
To help you get the most out of Handshake, we offer resources and regular virtual workshops (including our Mastering Handshake session). These will teach you how to use Handshake to enhance your career prospects.
Current student? Access Handshake using your ARU login.
Make LinkedIn work for you
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools for professional networking, and we’ll help you use it effectively. Our Get LinkedIn virtual workshop series will show you how to:
- create a profile that gets noticed by recruiters
- build meaningful connections with professionals
- share your skills and achievements confidently
- understand how to use LinkedIn for job searching and networking.
You’ll also have free access to LinkedIn Learning. This includes hundreds of expert-led courses to develop your skills – from interview techniques and leadership to digital and technical expertise. These courses are a great way to demonstrate your commitment to professional development.