Workshops

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the cornerstone of a thriving and rewarding career. To truly excel in the workplace, cultivating EI is not just an option — it's a necessity. This session is designed to empower you with the essential tools to master EI.

During the session, we will delve deep into the five key skills that lay the foundation of EI. These skills are the bedrock upon which your success in the professional world will be built. You will learn to navigate emotions effectively, build robust relationships, and handle challenging situations with grace and composure.

The benefits of developing EI are boundless. It will empower you to tap into your abilities like never before.

Self-Awareness and Peak Performance

Peak Performance will support you in developing a deeper understanding. Self-awareness helps you to perform to the maximum of your ability. They will help you to have that feeling of confidence, effortlessness and concentration on the task. Learn more about your self-imposed limits that impact your ability to reach your true capabilities. The aims of the workshop are:

• to identify your internal barriers
• to identify the source of those barriers
• to challenge how real those barriers are and how they may be removed.

Plan your career with confidence

Learn about career theory and start thinking about your future options. We’ll provide you with useful tools to help you reflect on your skills, strengths and values. Gain practical tips to help you plan your career with confidence!

Thinking of postgrad study?

Considering further study as your next milestone, but not sure if it’s right for you? Learn about:

• where to find opportunities
• funding options
• tips and tricks for application writing

Optimising your uni opportunities

You’ve made it to Salford, congratulations! But now you’re here, how do you know what to do? Join a society? Use the Students Union?

Gain top tips about prioritising your time effectively. Receive support on deciding when you should start preparing for:

• internships
• placements
• graduate employment
• further study.

You’ll leave this session with the skills and know-how to make the most of your time at Salford.

Optimising your summer opportunities

Your summer break is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, but how do you find some? How can you stand out from other students doing the same thing? 

This session will give you practical tips to make your summer meaningful. Consider how and when to apply to optimise your summer!

Become incredible at interviews

What types of interviews are there? How do you prepare for them?

This session will help to build your confidence around interviews. Be empowered to come across as well informed and as professional as possible. With this informative session and some practice, you too can become incredible in interviews!

Ace your job application

Applications are essential for getting a job or further study, but how do you make them impactful? In this session, we will:

• de-mystify the application process
• help you think like a recruiter
• provide practical tips on how to ace your written applications.

Personal branding

Developing a personal brand will help you make the right impact with potential employers. Increased self-awareness allows you to:

• market yourself
• effectively demonstrate talents
• develop a unique selling point to gain the edge in the employment market.

Be CV confident

Is your CV not getting you any interviews? Maybe you’ve never created one and don’t know where to start? This session will go through the fundamentals of what makes a brilliant CV.

You’ll learn about the common mistakes and how to avoid them. Receive support creating a great CV which shows employers that you mean business!

Creative CVs

This session will give you the confidence to submit a creative CV that feels authentic to you. We’ll consider more traditional CVs used for creative fields and weigh up when it’s best to use each one.

Academic CVs

If you’re interested in further study within research, you’ll likely be asked to submit an academic CV. What goes into an academic CV, and how do you make yours stand out? Discover all the best tips and tricks to make your academic CV amazing.

Finding graduate jobs

It’s time to start thinking about what comes after university! Whether that's a graduate scheme, an internship or a graduate job. 

The job market can be overwhelming and confusing. Learn how to:

• confidently hunt for jobs
• maximise your search
• play the recruitment game.

How to find a job in the UK

The job market can be overwhelming and confusing. Learn how to:

• confidently hunt for jobs
• build the “UK experience” that employers value
• market yourself effectively to companies
• play the recruitment game.

This session is predominantly aimed at international students, but all are welcome!

Using LinkedIn for job hunting

Feel like you’re missing a trick when using social media? Got a LinkedIn profile, but don’t know how to use it properly?

We will focus on how to create a stand-out LinkedIn profile. Learn how to use your socials to find your next opportunity.

Careers Fairs – Be prepared

It can be difficult knowing what to do at a Careers Fair, especially if you haven’t been to one in the UK before. This session helps you:

• understand the purpose of a Careers Fair
• get prepared to attend
• maximise your time effectively.

Gain the skills and confidence to research, network and follow up professionally!

Perfect your Professional Skills

Looking to develop your professional identity? Learn how to present yourself professionally in the world of work. This is your chance to:

• understand professional etiquette
• develop your confidence
• ask those questions you’ve wondered about but been too afraid to ask before.

This session is particularly useful for students who haven't worked in an office setting before. This includes international students wishing to develop their understanding of UK business norms.

We offer a variety of bespoke workshops for staff to book for their students. Below is an outline of topics we cover. We are happy to work with you on making the workshop content bespoke to your programme. If you would like a member of the team to contact you regarding running a workshop, please complete our workshop request form.

Business basics

We will introduce students to the fundamentals of setting up and running a business. They will learn about the importance of:

• good market research
• establishing their value proposition
• determining their customer base.

This workshop will also cover the best ways to go about business planning. Participants will learn about why it is important to network for business.

Business funding and finance

Students will explore:

• business finance
• how to work out start-up costs
• the importance of financial planning. 

They will learn about the records they will need to keep with examples of useful applications that make tracking expenses easy.

Business idea generation

We will explore the processes that turn an idea into a business concept. Students will learn how to build great ideas, turning problems into solutions. Students will experience an idea generation process and come up with a business pitch to communicate their final concepts.

Business planning

In this session, we will cover the 9 building blocks of the Business Model Canvas: 

• Customer Segments
• Value Proposition
• Channels
• Customer Relationships
• Revenue Streams
• Key Resources
• Key Activities
• Cost Structures.

This will provide students with a starting point for considering the elements needed when creating their business plan.

How to be successful when doing business abroad

Students will be guided towards business success abroad, even if English is not the language spoken in their chosen market. They will learn how to handle language challenges and succeed in business situations. 

We will show them how to improve their communication and understand cultural differences.

Networking for success

Students will learn networking strategies, from crafting the perfect elevator pitch to building lasting professional relationships. This is an opportunity to pave the way for their future success.

They will take the first step towards building a network that will open doors to endless possibilities!

Personal and business branding

This workshop covers the importance of branding for students and their business. We will explore the importance of self-awareness and projecting a positive image to employer and customers. 

We will discuss ways to boost their personal and company profile by using personal branding techniques and social media to enhance online presence.

Pitching your business idea

Students will learn how to plan, structure and deliver an effective pitch. We will cover:

• organising content
• positive body language
• persuasive techniques to keep an audience’s attention
• presenting business cases clearly and succinctly in ten minutes or less.

Redefining failure

This workshop will show students the importance of understanding failure as a natural part of their journeys. We will explore practical ways to handle setbacks and provide techniques for turning failures into opportunities to move forward. 

Students will gain insights into the challenges that come with starting businesses and how to overcome them effectively. By the end, we hope students will feel more confident and prepared to face any hurdles they encounter.

Social enterprise

This workshop will introduce students to the concept of the social enterprise business model and why there can be confusion around this. Students will learn about the range of business structures that this model can take and whether creating a social enterprise is the best option for them.

We’ll look at analysing national, political and policy drivers that affect enterprises and how a social enterprise differs from a private business.

Social media marketing

We will explore how to make brands shine online. From creating interesting posts to getting people engaged, students will learn valuable tips for succeeding in today's digital world. We will uncover:

• smart strategies
• how algorithms work
• the power of different social media sites.

This is an opportunity for students to nurture creativity, as they work towards becoming adept social media marketers.

Understanding why your idea/business is not taking off

In this workshop, students will:

• gain essential knowledge about strategies for business success
• explore practical techniques for overcoming challenges and maximizing opportunities. 

From effective communication skills to navigating diverse markets, we offer a comprehensive understanding of key factors that contribute to business growth.

Using marketing in business

This workshop will use action planning to enable participants to identify and explore ways in which they can raise the profile of their business.

We will cover effective ways to market a business and learn about using social media to aid in promoting their business. Methods covered include:

• using real world examples
• best practice methodology
• practical exercises.

What does it take to become an entrepreneur?

We will focus on the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. Students will discover the benefits of being self-employed and be motivated to put their business idea into action.

This workshop will outline key personality traits and provide a chance for self-reflection.

Working freelance

Students will learn how to leverage their expertise and transform it into a successful freelance career. They will gain insights into:

• finding clients
• effectively managing their time
• navigating the challenges of working independently. 

By attending this workshop, students will be better prepared to embark on their freelancing journey.