Getting Future Ready 2026

Join the Careers and Employability Service for Getting Future Ready - an event designed to enhance your career prospects and confidence following graduation!

Featuring interactive workshops and expert guidance to help our students explore their career and postgraduate options. Finish the week with a clear understanding of how to sell yourself through your CV and what you can offer future employers.

Interested in starting a business? Head to EnterpriseAber’s webpage to find out more. Enterprise sessions are also included in the schedule below; empowering students interested in enterprise, self-employment and freelancing.

Find out more about each session using the table below and follow the links to book your space on ABERcareers. Limited spaces available.

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Workshops are delivered in the language they are titled, however bilingual staff will be participating in the activities should you want a conversation in Welsh. Sessions with * are hosted by Welsh speaking staff.

Getting Future Ready 2026 Schedule

Monday 1st June

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Session	Time	Location
Building a successful LinkedIn profile Start building your profile and professional network with expert guidance!	10:00 - 11:00	GR. 1.32
*How to Network and Present Yourself Professionally Learn essential strategies for building meaningful connections and presenting yourself professionally.	10:00 – 11:00	GR. 1.35

Session

Time

Location

Building a successful LinkedIn profile

Start building your profile and professional network with expert guidance!

10:00 - 11:00

GR. 1.32

*How to Network and Present Yourself Professionally

Learn essential strategies for building meaningful connections and presenting yourself professionally.

10:00 – 11:00

GR. 1.35

Tuesday 2nd June

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Session	Time	Location
Graduate Schemes and Internships Explore the various types of opportunities for graduates and resources to find them!	10:00 - 11:00	GR. 1.31
Building a successful LinkedIn profile Start building your profile and professional network with expert guidance!	11:00 - 12:00	GR.1.32
*How to Network and Present Yourself Professionally Learn essential strategies for building meaningful connections and presenting yourself professionally.	11:00 – 12:00	GR. 1.35
*Crafting a Great Graduate CV Gain expert guidance on writing a strong graduate CV.	12:00 – 13:00	GR.1.32
*Crafting a Great Graduate CV Gain expert guidance on writing a strong graduate CV.	14:00 - 15:00	GR.1.32
*Crafting a Great Graduate CV Gain expert guidance on writing a strong graduate CV.	15:00 - 16:00	GR.1.32

Wednesday 3rd June

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Session	Time	Location
Widening Participation (CRS) Drop-in Our friendly team of CRS Employability Development Advisers work to support you with your individual employability needs. No booking required	11:00 - 12:00	Careers Hub, Hugh Owen Library
*Group Guidance - Finalist Students (Bilingual) Together, we will explore your interests and strengths, set clear goals, and map out your next steps.	12:00 - 13:00	Group Room 1, Hugh Owen Library
Keynote from Dr. Rhian Hayward MBE A dynamic kick-off exploring how research sparks real-world enterprise and bold new ventures.	13:00 - 14:00	VC 0.06
Entering the Enterprise Awards A quick-fire guide to turning your ideas into an award‑ready showcase of innovation.	14:00 - 15:00	VC 0.06
Researcher to freelancer An honest look at how to turn your academic expertise into paid, purposeful freelance work.	15:30 - 16:30	VC 0.06

*Widening Participation in higher education helps students from underrepresented backgrounds gain the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed in the job market. By increasing access to education and career support, it ensures that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, can develop employability skills, secure meaningful careers, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

To see a list of the supported characteristics, visit this page: Career Readiness Support

Thursday 4th June

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Session	Time	Location
**Post-graduate Drop-in (Bilingual)*** Our expert adviser Morwenna Jeffery* is hosting a special drop-in session just for you – no appointment needed. Stop by and start planning your career! (*Siaradwr Cymraeg).	11:00 -12:00	Careers Hub, Hugh Owen Library
Envisioning Enterprise - Big Ideas Wales A creative session to help you map out what your future business could be - and how to make it real.	10:00 - 11:00	VC 0.06
Building a Brand A practical dive into crafting a brand identity that feels authentic and stands out.	11:00 - 12:00	VC 0.06
*Group Guidance - Finalist Students Together, we will explore your interests and strengths, set clear goals, and map out your next steps.	14:00 – 15:00	Group Room 1, Hugh Owen Library
Sustainability and ethics with CAT A thoughtful conversation on creating a business that does good as well as performs well.	13:00 - 14:00	VC 0.06
Writing a business plan A step-by-step walkthrough showing how to turn loose ideas into a clear, convincing business plan.	14:30 - 15:30	VC 0.06

Friday 5th June

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Session	Time	Location
Understanding Tax & Intellectual Property A jargon-free session demystifying the essentials every new business needs to stay protected and compliant	10:00 - 11:00	VC 0.06
Crafting a Pitch A hands-on workshop to sharpen your message and pitch your idea with confidence	11:00 - 12:00	VC 0.06
Chatting with a founder A candid conversation with someone who’s been there, built that, and has invaluable insights to share. Networking from 13:00-14:00, a welcoming space to explore collaboration opportunities.	12:00 - 13:00	VC 0.06
Group Guidance - International Students International students - plan your next steps with our experienced career advisers and others in a similar situation to yourself.	14:00 - 15:00	Group Room 1, Hugh Owen Library

To see a list of the supported characteristics, visit this page: Career Readiness Support

Our team will also be on hand at the Careers Hub, Hugh Owen Library to help with any quick queries or CV checks (no appointment required). 