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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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Phone: +44 (0)161 295 0023 (option 5, then option 3) Email: careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk

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Book an appointment

To discuss your CV, applications, interviews and careers advice

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Find out what workshops are available online and on campus

Make a Quick Query

For quick queries and questions relating to anything about careers

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We can support you to develop skills, gain experience and explore career options.

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Careers fairs

Don't miss our Careers Fairs - the ultimate opportunity to connect with employers and explore graduate opportunities.
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CV support

Unleash your potential with a powerful CV. It's your passport to showcase your...
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Job interviews

A job interview is a formal meeting in which an applicant is asked questions to determine their suitability for a particular job.
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Workshops

Join our year-round live workshops and events to boost your knowledge or gain some business acumen and get closer to your career...
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Part-time jobs

A part-time job is a great way to develop your employability skills and enhance your CV, as well as support yourself financially...
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Internships

Find out about internships - work experience opportunities that students and graduates can access.
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Graduate job vacancies

Discover a range of opportunities for graduates seeking employment.
Get specialist advice

At the Careers Hub and across campus

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Call in to the Careers Hub at the Lady Hale building.

Careers Hub opening times:

Trimester 1 & 2:  Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00

Trimester 3 & vacation periods: Monday to Friday 11:00-16:30 

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 Quick Query Sessions, these are scheduled daily, check Drop In Quick Query Sessions for the latest up-to-date information and times. 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
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Allerton (First Floor Concourse) Check latest updates
Tuesday
13:00-14:00 – International Opportunities, Careers Hub (currently not available) - will resume 16th September 2025
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Online Appointments, Media City
Wednesday
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Maxwell Building (6th Floor) - Check Latest Updates
Thursday
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, SEE Building (Ground Floor) - Check Latest Updates
13:00-15:00 – Unitemps, Careers Hub - (currently not available) will resume 4th September 2025
Friday
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) - Check Latest Updates

Careers events - What's on

  • Careers events - What's on

    • Making the Most of LinkedIn

      Starts: 14 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 14 Jul 2025, 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.

    • Endress+Hauser's Student Open Day

      Starts: 17 Jul 2025, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 17 Jul 2025, 4:30 pm
      Venue: Endress and Hauser Manchester HQ
      Endress+Hauser's Student Open Day

    • Graduate Numerical Reasoning Tests [online]

      Starts: 18 Jul 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 18 Jul 2025, 12:00 pm
      Remaining places: 37
      This session looks at the types of questions that occur on graduate numerical reasoning tests and problem-solving strategies. This session is suitable for any student that may be required to complete a numerical reasoning test as part of a job application process. This will be delivered online.

    • Interviews and Assessments

      Starts: 23 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 23 Jul 2025, 1:45 pm
      This workshop is for students and graduates who are interested in developing confidence with interviews.

    • Salford Creative Mixer

      Starts: 24 Jul 2025, 6:00 pm
      Finishes: 24 Jul 2025, 9:00 pm
      Venue: 115 Mather Way Salford M6 5EH
      Salford Creative Mixer

    • Careers Overview

      Starts: 8 Sep 2025, 12:15 pm
      Finishes: 8 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Online, MS Teams
      Careers Overview

    • How to Find Part-Time Work

      Starts: 10 Sep 2025, 12:30 pm
      Finishes: 10 Sep 2025, 1:15 pm
      Venue: Online, MS Teams
      How to Find Part-Time Work

    • Careers Overview

      Starts: 12 Sep 2025, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 Sep 2025, 12:45 pm
      Careers Overview

    • Introduction to Start Up Schools

      Starts: 25 Sep 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 25 Sep 2025, 12:00 pm
      Join us for an exciting half-day event designed exclusively for you! Get inspired and discover how attending our future startup programmes can empower you.

    • National Jobs Fair

      Starts: 10 Oct 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 10 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Old Trafford Stadium,
      National Jobs Fair

    • Start up School for Beginners

      Starts: 16 Oct 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 16 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 30
      Welcome to our Start-up School for Beginners, your passport to the world of entrepreneurship! Whether you are a novice with a brilliant idea or just dipping your toes into the startup world, our comprehensive program is tailor-made for you.

    • Start Up School for Freelancers

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Introducing our Start-Up School for Freelancers – the ultimate destination for individuals looking to enhance their independent careers!

    • Start Up School - How to Pitch

      Starts: 12 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 12 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Start Up School - How to Pitch
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