International students

Employability journey

Planning

Settling in and getting started

To get started, we recommend the following:

• attend Welcome activities
• visit the University of Salford Students' Union to join societies
• meet our team at the Careers Hub.

Building UK experience

There are many ways to build your UK experience, such as:

• work a part-time job
• complete a placement
• work shadowing
• join societies
• volunteer with the Students' Union

Our workshops such as 'Perfect Your Professional Skills' can teach you the unwritten rules of business etiquette in the UK.

Career planning

To get started with career planning, we recommend the following:

• speak with employability advisers in your school to link your studies to job opportunities
• attend our workshops on career planning
• access Handshake for vacancies and networking opportunities
• Attend our Careers Fairs to meet a wide range of employers and develop your industry awareness. 

Careers Fairs in the UK are different to those in other countries. Attend one of our preparation workshops to learn how to make the most of them.

Applying

CV support and employability skills

Identify and record your skills on our Employability Skills Checklist. You can find CV support through the following:

• attend our CV workshops
• access our CV resources for tips on adding skills to a CV that help you stand out
• complete our CV e-learning on How to Write a Professional CV to make your CV UK-friendly
• speak to an adviser for tailored advice.

Applications

Job hunting is competitive, so apply early to ensure you don't miss out. There are many ways to gain application support, such as:

• speak with your school's employability team
• attend our workshops
• book a one-to-one appointment with the Careers team.

Interviews and assessments

Graduates First provide Salford students with free practice aptitude tests, including:

• verbal
• reasoning
• assessment centre exercises.

They also provide online practice interviews, where you’ll receive instant feedback on your interview performance.

We also offer in-person mock interviews. Contact the Careers team to find out more.

Succeeding

Careers advice

You can talk through your ideas and put your plans in place with the Careers team. For support and advice, you can:

• book an appointment
• attend our workshops

Appointments are available online and face-to-face while you're a student and for life once you’ve graduated.

Graduate opportunities and visa options

We recommend keeping an eye on closing dates for graduate roles so you don't miss out. For graduate opportunity support, we recommend:

• visiting the Careers Hub to access useful resources
• attend our workshops on graduate job hunting.

Considering your visa options early is essential, see our advice article for international students to help you find the best support and information.

After graduation

You'll continue to have access to our resources and services as a graduate of The University of Salford, helping you move towards your career goal. This may include:

• working in the UK
• returning to your home country
• applying to work in a new country
• starting your own business

Our support is available to you for the rest of your life for free.