Futures Week at ARU is a pivotal event for you to enhance your employability and career prospects. With a blend of online and face to face events, from our Jobs and Placements Fair to interactive games, it offers a comprehensive platform for exploring your future prospects and professional development.
Engaging with employability specialists and discovering tailored resources available to you, you can effectively prepare for your future career while enjoying the dynamic campus atmosphere.
Whether you want to learn how to level up with LinkedIn, find out how you can start your own business or set up a freelance career, or get insights into particular industry sectors, don't miss out on this week packed full of career expertise.
Choose from a mixture of virtual and in-person events and visit our on-campus stands featuring some fun games to put your employability knowledge to the test. There's even an opportunity to nail your LinkedIn profile photo! Our friendly team will be at the Futures Week stands - just drop in and say hello!
Do any of the following apply to you?
- I don’t know what I want to do once I finish my degree
- I know what I’d like to do in the future but need some help getting there
- I’m interested in working for myself or freelancing
- I want to have the confidence to be able to get the job I want
- I want to earn some money alongside my studies
- I need some work experience
If so, then… Futures Week is for you.
When is Futures Week?
14 to 18 October 2024.
Where is it?
Online and In-person on campus.
Where can I find you on campus?
- Cambridge – Helmore Street every day from 11am to 2pm
- Chelmsford – MAB Foyer every day from 11am to 2pm
- Peterborough – University Houser Foyer, Monday, Thursday & Friday from 12pm to 2pm
- Writtle – Cow Watering Campus on Tuesday, Garden Room on Thursday from 12pm to 2pm
Where can I book a place onto the events?
On Handshake. Explore the events listed on this page and they will direct you through to booking your space.
Do I need to book for the on-campus stands?
No! Just come by and see us during the times stated above! Our on-campus stands will feature a range of interactive activities designed to boost your career readiness and make your Futures Week experience fun and engaging. Each stand offers a unique way to explore your career path, so make sure to visit them during Futures Week!
Example events
- ARU Internship Scheme 2025 – Probably the best professional experience you can get – click here.
- CV from Scratch Workshop, Chelmsford – click here
- LinkedIn Masterclass Beginner: Get started with LinkedIn – click here.
- The Smart Way to Use AI for Job Applications - click here