Postgraduates

Activities, events and resources

Trimester 1

Welcome Week

During Welcome Week, there will be lots of activities and workshops to get involved in. Visit the Careers Hub to learn more and meet the team.

CV support and employability skills

Employers value prior work experience and employability skills as well as your knowledge. Learn to showcase yours:

• attend our CV workshops
• access our CV resources

We also provide tailored advice on writing a CV for academic positions.

Part-time and voluntary work

Involvement in extracurricular activities, such as part-time jobs or volunteering, is an excellent way to develop your employability skills. Our team provide practical advice and support on job hunting - book a one-to-one appointment with a careers adviser.

Get involved

Join societies and get involved with clubs and activities with the Students' Union. This is a great way to network and boost your employability skills.

Careers Fairs

Attend our Careers Fairs, where you can network with a range of employers and learn about the types of opportunities available after graduating. Attend one of our preparation workshops if you're unsure how to make the most of a Fair.

Graduate schemes

These are paid opportunities available in a range of sectors. Application deadlines for graduate schemes typically fall in November or December and we recommend applying early, as they're competitive.

You can find more information about specific graduate schemes on Prospects.ac.uk.

Trimester 2

Career planning

Reflect on your motivations for pursuing your postgraduate studies. Consider your strengths and areas for development. What career opportunities are available? How do you plan to move into the next phase of your career?

We offer a variety of workshops on topics ranging from career planning to business start-up advice. If you'd like a one-to-one appointment, please get in touch.

CV support

Review your CV and use our CV resources to improve how you showcase the skills, knowledge and experience gained during your postgraduate qualification. It's crucial to tailor your CV each time to show a recruiter how you are a good match for the role.

Internships and placements

Internships are usually completed independently of your course. They help you gain skills and experience to help boost your career prospects.

Your course may include a work-based learning option of a credit-bearing placement. This is a great way of applying your theory to practice in employment.

Speak to the employability and placements contacts in your school and use these resources:

• Finding and Managing a Postgraduate Internship (Findamasters.com)
• Work placements | Prospects.ac.uk

Careers Fairs

Attend our Careers Fairs to develop networking skills, become more industry aware, and engage with a wide range of employers.

Trimester 3

Further study

You may wish to continue your studies and work towards further qualifications, such as:

• postgraduate certificates
• postgraduate diplomas
• master's degrees
• doctorates. 

More information is available at Postgraduate study options | National Careers Service or you can speak to our advisers about your options.

Careers Fairs

Attend our Careers Fairs to develop networking skills, become more industry aware, and engage with a wide range of employers. Email careers@salford.ac.uk to register for our newsletter so you don't miss out.

LinkedIn

A strong LinkedIn profile can help you network, uncover opportunities, and connect with Salford Alumni. You can set up a new LinkedIn account book onto one of our Workshops if you wish to learn more.

Got an interview?

Once you've secured interviews, book a mock interview with an adviser. They can help you practice your interview technique and gain confidence. 

To book, email careers@salford.ac.uk with your availability, job description and person specification of the role you want to practice for.