Whether you are working in your dream job, looking for the right role, thinking about pursuing further study, or starting a business, you can access a wide range of resources to help you along the way. We have over 100,000 alumni in 165 countries, and many continue to access our Employability Service through Handshake and Career Zone to progress in their fields, businesses, and lives.
ARU alumni have lifelong access to professional careers support through the Alumni Career Centre — available 24/7 with tailored resources to support you at every stage of your career. If you studied at ARU London, please email employability@london.aru.ac.uk to register.
We offer:
- 1-2-1 Graduate Support sessions, bookable in advance through Handshake. You can also book your appointment by contacting us using the information at the end of this page.
- Interactive Job Search support – get help finding your graduate or next job. Our team shares graduate job opportunities directly on Handshake, which you can continue to access after graduation. If you are interested in these jobs, you can get tailored support from our team to help you with the application process.
- The Enterprise Hub can help if you are looking to start a new business and are not sure which steps to take. We collaborate with external partners who can help you with ideas validation, business planning, market research, and networking opportunities.
- The Career Zone is your dedicated online service available 24/7 and packed with useful resources such as CV Builder, tests and assessments, career planning guides, and our new Interview 360 tool. If you need support to register for alumni access, please contact us using the information below.
Handshake for AlumniAlumni can continue using
Handshake after graduation. Handshake gives you access to jobs, events, and networking opportunities with employers and peers. It’s the easiest way to book appointments with our Employability Team and to stay connected with career opportunities.
If you have not yet updated your Handshake profile with your personal email address, please do so. If you encounter any issues, contact us at
employability@london.aru.ac.uk and we’ll support you with the registration process.
Many of our graduates are eligible for an alumni scholarship when starting a postgraduate taught course or a research programme at ARU London. There is no need to apply for the scholarship programme – if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically receive it. Our team can help you apply to postgraduate courses, with guidance on applications and choosing the right course for your goals.
If you have secured a role, are pursuing further study, or run your own business, we would love to hear where you are working or studying, and how you are getting on. Sharing your story helps inspire our current and future students.
Contact us today at employability@london.aru.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help with any queries relating to our alumni support and employability.
Don’t forget, you can also access all the support and benefits of being part of our Alumni Network. You can find more details here.