Careers

We're here for you from start to finish and beyond! Our team is passionate about helping University students explore career options, develop essential employability skills, start up their businesses and showcase their strengths to employers in the UK and abroad.

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GAP-26 update

The GAP-26 Graduate Internships Programme is now open for applications. We will only accept applications from University of Salford graduates.

Kickstart your career with a Graduate Internship

Listen to what our recent cohort had to say about their experience: University of Salford graduates on Graduate Internships at Salford

We’ve extended the application deadline for GAP‑26 to 9 January 2026. We know this is a busy time of year, and we want to make sure graduates have the space they need to explore the programme and prepare a strong application. If you’re still considering applying, there’s now a little extra time to get everything ready - we’d love to hear from you.

Student Employability Guide

Get specialist advice

At the Careers Hub and across campus

The entrance to the Careers Hub in the Lady Hale Building, University of Salford
Call in to the Careers Hub at the Lady Hale building.

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 11:00-16:30 

Bank holidays:  We are closed on bank holidays

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 2025. 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. DisabledGo provides full details of our facilities.

 

Monday
14:00-16:00 - Careers and Library Research Drop In: Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly 
11:00-13:00 - Careers and Library Research Drop In: Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly 
Tuesday
13:00-15:00 - Careers and Library Research Drop In: Allerton Building, 1st Floor Concourse, 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 
Wednesday
  TBC                                                                                                                                          
Thursday
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 
Friday
TBC                                                                                                                                             

Careers events - What's on

  • Careers events - What's on
    • Start Up School for Freelancers

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 11:30 am
      Introducing our Start-Up School for Freelancers – the ultimate destination for individuals looking to enhance their independent careers!
    • SEE Pathways to Summer Internships

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm
      The format of the session will be a presentation from your School of Science, Engineering and Environment Employability Adviser and the Careers Team. Students will be able to ask questions and comments in the chat box. Following the session, students will be emailed a copy of the slides.
    • Summer Internships

      Starts: 27 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 27 Jan 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop is for students and graduates who would like to know more about developing skills and experience over the summer break. We will cover the different opportunities available, along with where and when to apply for them. We’ll also provide advice on how to create strong applications to boost your chances of securing a role.
    • Royal Navy: Built to Lead Virtual Event

      Starts: 27 Jan 2026, 6:30 pm
      Finishes: 27 Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
      Venue: Online, Link to follow
      Attend Royal Navy's virtual series, Access Granted: Built to Lead. This powerful session explores how the Royal Navy shapes confident, capable leaders at every stage, from the newest recruits to experienced senior personnel.
    • Careers & Library Research Services Drop In

      Starts: 29 Jan 2026, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 26 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, SEE Building, SEE School Atrium & Reception
      Careers & Library Research Services Drop In
    • Careers & Library Research Services Drop In

      Starts: 2 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 30 Mar 2026, 4:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, Inside Main Entrance
      Careers & Library Research Services Drop In
    • Making the most out of LinkedIn

      Starts: 3 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 3 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop will summarise what makes an effective LinkedIn profile and how to make use of the various functions within LinkedIn to increase job search success.
    • Manchester Digital: Talent Day 2026

      Starts: 4 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 4 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
      Venue: New Century Hall, Manchester city centre
      Talent Day is free to attend and is for anyone looking to work in the digital, creative and tech industries.
    • Business Planning

      Starts: 5 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 5 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
      This session offers an introduction to the business planning process using the innovative approach from Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder & Yves Pigneur.
    • Creative Industry Careers & Freelancing

      Starts: 11 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 11 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, New Adelphi, Concourse
      Remaining places: 27
      Careers panel session and Q & A with Graduates and Industry experts from the Arts, Media & Creative Technology industries
    • Start Up School for Internationals

      Starts: 12 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 12 Feb 2026, 11:30 am
      Remaining places: 184
      Our Start-Up School for International Students – the premier destination for international students looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UK.
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