Buro Happold: Virtual Careers Fair
Starts: 3 Nov 2026, 12:00 pm
Finishes: 3 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Buro Happold: Virtual Careers Fair
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Built Environment Careers Fair
Wednesday 4 November, 12-3pm, Maxwell Upper Hall
Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within the field of the Built Environment.
Staff from Careers will be available on the day to answer quick questions about finding suitable work experience, making job applications and other job/career-related issues.
This event is kindly sponsored by - STRABAG UK - (STRABAG UK HARP Project)
Student Employability Guide
Meet us at the Careers Hub and across campus
Careers Hub opening times
See Term dates for the specific dates
- Trimester 1 and 2: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
- Trimester 3 and vacation periods: Monday to Friday 10:30-16:30
- Bank holidays: Closed
- Christmas Closure: 24 December 2026 to 4 January 2027
The best place to get Careers advice is at the Careers Hub. Just walk in and one of our Skills Ambassadors will be happy to talk to you. Our Ambassadors can recommend the most appropriate resources, workshops or appointments to meet your needs. You can ask about our Library support and how to get help with research, writing academically, referencing, maths, numeracy and LinkedIn Learning. We also travel around the University, meeting you where you are.
The Careers Hub also hosts experts from other University areas throughout the week.
The table below shows locations of our regular stalls across campus and in The Library, these are scheduled events starting in September 2026. Other services that provide weekly drop ins at the Careers Hub are also detailed below.
Located on The Broadwalk, within the Lady Hale Building (Campus Map), our Careers Hub is fully accessible to students. AccessAble provides full details of our facilities.
Monday
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 11:00-13:00 | Careers and Library Research Drop In: Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly |
Tuesday
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 14:00-16:00 | Careers and Library Research Drop In: Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly |
| 13:00-15:00 | Careers and Library Research Drop In: New Adelphi, Foyer, held monthly |
| 13:00-14:00 | International Opportunities, Careers Hub |
Thursday
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 13:00-15:00 | Careers and Library Research Drop In: Maxwell 6th Floor, held monthly |
| 13:00-15:00 | Careers and Library Research Drop In: SEE Building, Foyer, held monthly |
| 13:00-15:00 | Unitemps, Careers Hub |
Careers events - What's on
CIBSE Young Engineers Network North West: Careers Event
Starts: 3 Nov 2026, 6:30 pmFinishes: 3 Nov 2026, 9:00 pmVenue: Hays Recruitment Manchester Office, 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BTCIBSE Young Engineers Network North West: Careers EventA Global Virtual Career Fair for LGBTQ+ Students and Recent Graduates
Starts: 4 Nov 2026, 11:00 amFinishes: 4 Nov 2026, 7:00 pmA Global Virtual Career Fair for LGBTQ+ Students and Recent GraduatesBuilt Environment/Construction Careers Fair
Starts: 4 Nov 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 4 Nov 2026, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Maxwell Upper HallRemaining places: 319Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within the field of the Built Environment.Your Post-study Visa Options
Starts: 5 Nov 2026, 10:00 amFinishes: 5 Nov 2026, 10:50 amThis session is aimed at international students who are interested in learning about their UK visa options after they complete their course at Salford.SEE - Finding Placements & Graduate Jobs with Gradcracker (SEE Pathways) - Multiple
Starts: 5 Nov 2026, 11:00 amFinishes: 5 Nov 2026, 11:30 amReady to take the next step towards your future career? Whether you're looking for a placement, internship, or graduate scheme, this 30-minute online workshop will show you how to make the most of Gradcracker - the UK’s leading careers website for STEM students.Curiosity to Concept: Developing Your First Business Idea
Starts: 5 Nov 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 5 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 47This workshop will help you to identify opportunities, validate ideas, understand customer needs, and develop your business idea.Planning Your Career with Confidence
Starts: 5 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 5 Nov 2026, 1:45 pmThis workshop will provide practical tips and ideas to help you to start the process of thinking about your own personal career plan.Employer Drop In: Patchwork Hub
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Starts: 9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pmFinishes: 9 Nov 2026, 3:00 pmGradcracker Webinar: Sustainable design, global projects…Finding a Graduate Job
Starts: 10 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 10 Nov 2026, 1:45 pmThis workshop will explain the differences between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and internships and will outline when and how to start applying for these vacancies.Police Careers Event
Starts: 11 Nov 2026, 1:30 pmFinishes: 11 Nov 2026, 3:00 pmVenue: Frederick Road Campus, Allerton, Allerton A218Remaining places: 61Police Careers Event - Join us for an insightful session uncovering the application and assessment process for a range of police roles & hear talks from experts in the field of policing!All About Law: Smarter not Generic: Using AI in your Law Firm Applications
Starts: 11 Nov 2026, 5:00 pmFinishes: 11 Nov 2026, 6:00 pmAll About Law: Smarter not Generic: Using AI in your Law Firm ApplicationsGradcracker Webinar: Step into “no ordinary job” at the RAF
Starts: 12 Nov 2026, 2:00 pmFinishes: 12 Nov 2026, 3:00 pmGradcracker Webinar: Step into “no ordinary job” at the RAFManchester Jobs Fair
Starts: 13 Nov 2026, 10:00 amFinishes: 13 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmVenue: Bridgewater HallManchester Jobs FairGradcracker Webinar: There’s never been a better time to join AECOM
Starts: 16 Nov 2026, 2:00 pmFinishes: 16 Nov 2026, 3:00 pmGradcracker Webinar: There’s never been a better time to join AECOMTeaching Futures Careers Fair
Starts: 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 18 Nov 2026, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, BoardwalkRemaining places: 470Teaching Futures is open to all students and graduates of the University interested in exploring teaching as a career.From Idea To Action: Writing Your First Business Plan
Starts: 19 Nov 2026, 12:00 pmFinishes: 19 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 49This workshop will introduce the key components of an effective business plan, helping you define your goals, understand your market, identify financial considerations, and plan for the future.Making the most of your time at university
Starts: 19 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 19 Nov 2026, 1:45 pmThis workshop will encourage you to think about how you make the most of your time here as a student at Salford. It will explain the skills employers are looking for from graduates and how these can be developed through engaging in work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
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