Care Leavers: a unique employability skillset
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11 February 2025
Careers & Employability Adviser Sarah Sterling explains how Care Leavers and Care Experienced students can develop specific skills that employers value. Read more…
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Featured Post
11 February 2025
Careers & Employability Adviser Sarah Sterling explains how Care Leavers and Care Experienced students can develop specific skills that employers value. Read more…
24 November 2023
Taking your first step into the world of work is daunting for many, especially if you are managing a disability or long-term health condition. Read more…
10 November 2023
Have you ever been asked to play the ‘two truths and a lie’ game? It’s quite a popular ice breaker activity in the UK designed to get groups of people to learn more about each other. Often used at assessment centres by graduate employers it’s a good idea to think of what you might say in advance. Read more…
18 October 2023
Dominque initially planning to leave England after their music therapy program, discovered the Graduate Immigration Route, allowing her to extend her stay without a job offer. This visa permits international students to work in the UK for two to three years… Read more…
10 October 2023
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals and communities. It's also an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of inclusivity and diversity in various aspects of life, including employability. At ARU… Read more…
22 September 2023
MA Music Therapy student, Dominique, tells us how she uses podcasts and music to not only get into a good mindset but to also focus on her studies for her master's degree. Read more…
12 May 2023
To support Mental Health Awareness Week we asked Stacy Drieu, one of our Wellbeing Advisers at ARU, to share what mental health awareness means to her and what we can do to improve our wellbeing. Read more…
2 May 2023
It’s hard to feel like anything is booming or blooming right now –except for the blossom trees. However, nature’s a great reminder that, even in these grey days of strikes, inflation and increasing interest rates, for some businesses, the sap is rising and prosperity is just round the corner! Read more…
17 March 2023
As I write, snow is falling and trying to settle on the wet ground. It seems like it’s been a long winter and as someone who feels the cold, it’s hard to imagine that warmer days will soon be here – at least I’m really hoping so! Read more…
13 February 2023
Sophie writes of her real-time employer project experience as part of her degree study. Read more…
16 December 2022
For many of us, the turn of the year may lead to reflection on our goals or ambitions and how we might achieve them. Read on for quick and easy ideas on how to get on track with what you want for the future, through being your best self. Read more…
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