Job Title: Digital Employability Support Focus Group
Location: Cambridge & Chelmsford campus (in person sessions)
Date: to be agreed - will be between 24th November - 5th December
Hours: to be agreed - will be a 90 minute session
Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour
x16 students required.
This role is open to ARU students or recent Graduates only.
Duties: We are seeking current ARU students to take part in a focus group designed to provide feedback on our digital employability support offering. You’ll be asked to complete a simple navigation activity using your own laptop or phone and share your honest feedback in a relaxed group discussion. Your insights will help us make these tools more intuitive and effective for students.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in a 90-minute session involving a navigation task using your own laptop or phone.
• Share honest feedback on your experience during a group discussion.
• Complete a short worksheet to record your steps and observations.
Requirements:
• Current ARU student, or graduated within the last academic year, of any course or level. (Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle)
• Bring the device you typically use for university tasks.
• Comfortable sharing opinions in a group setting.
• We welcome applications from anyone who meets the above requirements, however having engaged with the Employability Service before at ARU is not mandatory – we are looking for students with a range of different experience with accessing our support.
• Please note, we will not accept applications from Employability Activators.
Benefits:
• Refreshments provided during the session.
• Opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving while contributing to meaningful improvements for fellow students.
How to Apply: Click on the Apply button, no CV or cover letter is required to apply. However please answer the following questions within the Additional Information box when you apply:
• Are you a current student, or graduated no earlier than January 2025?
• Are you aware of having accessed ARU Employability Support before (not including ARU Temps)?
Yes, online digital support only
Yes, in-person support (e.g. appointments/events)
Yes, online and in-person support
I’m not sure
No, as far as I’m aware I haven’t accessed support through ARU
•Do you have a device that you’re happy to bring along and use as part of the sessions?
Yes, I’m happy to bring a personal device
No, I usually use a University device or desktop at home
•Do you have any dietary restrictions or access requirements? (Answers to this question will not affect your eligibility to join the focus group)
Please indicate your availability Monday to Friday for an AM and PM slot.
Time slots:
AM - between 9.30-11.30
PM - between 14:00-16:00
Application Closing Date: TBC
Only successful candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.