Apprenticeships

Your apprenticeship journey

Making a start

Welcome Week and introduction to Careers

Activities and workshops during Welcome Week are open to apprentices, so get involved. 

We offer resources and support to help you achieve your career goals. Visit the Careers Hub to learn more and meet the team.

Networking and Careers Fairs

At a Careers Fair, you’ll improve your networking skills for your career and progression opportunities. Attend a preparation workshop if you're not sure how to make the most of a Fair.

We also offer support with developing your professional brand and networking in our LinkedIn workshops.

Employability skills

You’ll develop new skills all the time and our Employability Skills Checklist helps you to identify and record them. You may also identify skills gaps and areas you want to develop. 

Book an online or face-to-face appointment with the Careers team to discuss this further.

CV update

Keep your CV up to date and include your new skills acquired during your apprenticeship. For help and advice, attend a CV workshop, or access our CV resources.

Tools and resources

We provide a range of free online resources, including:

• practice interviews
• LinkedIn Learning
• CV feedback
• psychometric testing

Support all year round

The Careers team offer support all year round. For support with anything Careers-related, visit the Careers Hub or make an appointment. 

Throughout your apprenticeship

Welcome Week – reflecting on your apprenticeship journey

Lots of opportunities and events are available during Welcome Week and throughout the year. See our offer to you to learn more.

During your apprenticeship journey, reflect on your progress and look forward to the future.  

Career planning

The Careers team offer a variety of workshops on topics ranging from career planning to postgraduate study options. 

We offer one-to-one appointments, so contact us to book. 

Entrepreneurship

Considering working freelance or self-employment options after your apprenticeship? Check out our events held throughout the year. 

We offer one-to-one appointments with our Work for Yourself Advisers to discuss business start-up ideas in more detail.

Interviews and applications

Taking on extra responsibility at work could mean completing an application form or attending an interview. To support you, we offer:

• workshops on job applications
• interview practice using Graduates First
• one-to-one mock interviews. 

Get in touch with the Careers team for more information.

Graduates First

Graduates First provide free, online practice aptitude tests. You can practice realistic video interviews with role-specific questions.

• Receive instant, actionable feedback to improve your technique.
• Access 170+ practice assessments, including numerical, verbal, and situational judgement tests.
• Learn what employers expect with guidance and solutions tailored to real hiring processes.

Support at every step of the way

The Careers service is available year round to apprentices. Get in touch to book an appointment or access our online tools and resources.

Planning for the future 

Welcome Week – thinking about the future

Reflect on if there are any important skills you want to develop. Keep an eye out for relevant activities and sessions during Welcome Week. 

Attend our workshops or book a one-to-one appointment with the Careers team for more advice. 

Networking and Career Fairs

Attend Careers Fairs organised by the Careers team. Speak with a range of employers and hone your networking skills. 

Review your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your new skills and knowledge before attending. Visit our networking page for further advice.

What next?

Nearing the end of your time at Salford, you’re thinking about your next step. We run workshops on a range of topics from Postgraduate Study to Career planning.

Attend a workshop or book a one-to-one appointment with the careers team to learn more.

Skills review

Reflect on the skills and experience you have developed during your apprenticeship using our Employability Skills Checklist. Work and study examples are crucial for demonstrating your skills in interviews and applications.

For more support, attend our workshops or book an online or face-to-face appointment with the Careers team.

Tools and resources

Use the free, online resources available to you.

CareerSet

Update your CV with CareerSet, an AI-powered service, which can:

• score your CV out of 100
• provide instant feedback

CareerSet can also provide feedback on your cover letter and LinkedIn profile.

Graduates First

Improve your interview technique with Graduates First, which offers:

• practice aptitude tests
• mock interview practice

Support for life after you graduate

As a graduate of The University of Salford, you’ll have access to our services for life.

Our offer to you as a graduate includes: 

• setting up your own business
• further study
• changing your career
• workshops
• appointments

Whatever path you choose to take, we’ll be here to support you.