Writing a winning CV & Covering Letter
Starts: 31 Jan 2022, 1:00 pm
Finishes: 31 Jan 2022, 2:00 pm
This masterclass will help you to create a CV and Covering Letter that communicates what you have to offer with impact.
Student? New graduate? Alumni? We're here for you
We're here to help you make the most of your skills and experience, preparing you for the next stage of your career.
Our team supports students at all stages of their studies and beyond as graduates. At the heart of work is our passion to help students explore future career options, develop relevant employability skills, and learn how to evidence their employability to potential employers in the UK and overseas.
We provide information, advice and guidance on: career planning, finding and applying for employment opportunities, writing and tailoring CVs, interview preparation, internships and placements, business start-up, freelancing, further study and much more! Throughout the year we provide online resources, bookable appointments, employability masterclasses and employer events.
We value working collaboratively with academics, employers and industry professionals. We are eager to engage students and graduates in networking and inspirational activity, and to access job vacancies. We work closely with the International Opportunities Team who can help provide guidance, and, in some cases, funding, to support work placements overseas.
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Learn how to succeed in your studies, enjoy your time at University, explore your future and develop your employability.
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Our offers
We want all of our students to leave university with the skills and knowledge needed for the world of work – both in the UK and overseas. We provide information, advice and guidance to our students, graduates and alumni - find out about our offer using the sections below.
Service Update (COVID-19) 2021
We are now offering a mixture of face to face and online appointments, so the choice is yours. Your safety on campus is our number one priority which means that in some areas face coverings are mandatory as they are required by the relevant risk assessment. We encourage you to wear a face covering when attending an appointment in person, if you are able to do so. Please read our guide for more information: Stay safe | University of Salford
Our appointments are still available to book and will be delivered face-to-face, by telephone or over Microsoft Teams. When booking it is made clear if the appointment is face to face or online, so ensure you select the appointment format that meets your needs.
Live masterclasses are currently being delivered live online through Blackboard Collaborate.
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Careers events - What's on
Making effective applications
Starts: 1 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 1 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmWhat is a supporting statement? How do you make sense of a job’s description, and the person specification that goes with it? How do you make your application stand out? We can help with that.How to prepare for a Job Interview
Starts: 2 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 2 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmDoes the prospect of a job interview make you feel nervous? Are you unsure about what to expect and how to prepare, do you dread having to answer the "Tell me about yourself question?” Well worry no more! This workshop will cover all aspects of how to handle job interviews with confidence.Is Postgraduate study for me?
Starts: 3 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 3 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmAre you an undergraduate considering pursuing a postgraduate qualification? This Masterclass will cover the different types of postgraduate study available, funding and where to find opportunities.Ideas Generation
Starts: 4 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 4 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmThe aim of this workshop is to allow you to explore how different thinking styles can be used to identify ideas and opportunities.Is Postgraduate study for me?
Starts: 7 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 7 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmAre you an undergraduate considering pursuing a postgraduate qualification? This Masterclass will cover the different types of postgraduate study available, funding and where to find opportunities.Business Basics
Starts: 8 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 8 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmGain an overview of the basics of starting a business.Making effective applications
Starts: 9 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 9 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmWhat is a supporting statement? How do you make sense of a job’s description, and the person specification that goes with it? How do you make your application stand out? We can help with that.How to prepare for a Job Interview
Starts: 10 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 10 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmDoes the prospect of a job interview make you feel nervous? Are you unsure about what to expect and how to prepare, do you dread having to answer the "Tell me about yourself question?” Well worry no more! This workshop will cover all aspects of how to handle job interviews with confidence.Writing a winning CV & Covering Letter
Starts: 11 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 11 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmThis masterclass will help you to create a CV and Covering Letter that communicates what you have to offer with impact.Is Postgraduate study for me?
Starts: 14 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 14 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmAre you an undergraduate considering pursuing a postgraduate qualification? This Masterclass will cover the different types of postgraduate study available, funding and where to find opportunities.How to prepare for a Job Interview
Starts: 15 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 15 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmDoes the prospect of a job interview make you feel nervous? Are you unsure about what to expect and how to prepare, do you dread having to answer the "Tell me about yourself question?” Well worry no more! This workshop will cover all aspects of how to handle job interviews with confidence.Networking for Success
Starts: 16 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 16 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmLearn how to network effectively in person and onlineWriting a winning CV & Covering Letter
Starts: 17 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 17 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmThis masterclass will help you to create a CV and Covering Letter that communicates what you have to offer with impact.Making effective applications
Starts: 18 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 18 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmWhat is a supporting statement? How do you make sense of a job’s description, and the person specification that goes with it? How do you make your application stand out? We can help with that.How to prepare for a Job Interview
Starts: 21 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 21 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmDoes the prospect of a job interview make you feel nervous? Are you unsure about what to expect and how to prepare, do you dread having to answer the "Tell me about yourself question?” Well worry no more! This workshop will cover all aspects of how to handle job interviews with confidence.Is Postgraduate study for me?
Starts: 22 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 22 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmAre you an undergraduate considering pursuing a postgraduate qualification? This Masterclass will cover the different types of postgraduate study available, funding and where to find opportunities.Making effective applications
Starts: 23 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 23 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmWhat is a supporting statement? How do you make sense of a job’s description, and the person specification that goes with it? How do you make your application stand out? We can help with that.Writing a winning CV & Covering Letter
Starts: 24 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 24 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmThis masterclass will help you to create a CV and Covering Letter that communicates what you have to offer with impact.Business Planning
Starts: 25 Feb 2022, 1:00 pmFinishes: 25 Feb 2022, 2:00 pmThinking about starting a business? This session is a great place to start as it will provide ideas and structure to start you on your business planning journey.