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Career Essentials
Career Essentials is our online learning resource designed to support your transition into the world of work. It helps you build the core skills needed to succeed in:
- job applications
- interviews
- professional environments
- development of entrepreneurial skills if you're considering working for yourself.
At the end of each module, you’ll complete a short quiz in Blackboard to test your understanding. Pass the quiz to earn a digital badge and showcase your career and enterprise readiness.
Module list
- Career Thinking (20 mins)
- How to Find Employment (20 mins)
- Writing a CV (20 mins)
- Writing a Covering Letter (20 mins)
- Writing a Supporting Statement (15 mins)
- Preparing for Interviews (30 mins)
- Understanding Business Basics (30 mins)
LinkedIn Learning
Access on demand bite-sized video content curated by the Careers Team through LinkedIn Learning. These pathways cover key career topics such as:
- Preparing for careers fairs
- Understanding assessment centres
- Building your personal brand
- Setting up a self-employed business
- Developing and pitching a business idea
You can watch individual videos or complete a full learning pathway – it’s entirely up to you. The content is quick to access and designed to fit around busy schedules, making it easy to learn at your own pace.
View the titles by registering for free with our University LinkedIn Learning page.
Learning Pathways
Careers-based
Plan your career with confidence
Discover different approaches to career planning. Find what suits you best and learn actionable steps to move forward with confidence.
Uncover the reasons why work placements are valuable, their benefits, and how to secure one.
A student guide to writing a professional CV
A step-by-step guide to writing a CV for university students who are applying for work experience and graduate based roles in the UK. The comprehensive tutorial covers each section of the CV and provides essential tips and advice.
Writing a winning Cover Letter
Learn the essentials of crafting an impactful cover letter through a concise set of videos offering guidelines and expert tips.
Access useful tips and advice on how to get started with your job search.
Do you have the key skills that graduate employers want? This LinkedIn Learning Pathway helps you to:
- evaluate your current competencies
- understand their importance for your future career
- explore ways to enhance them.
Making Effective Job Applications
Gain an overview of how to prepare for making job applications. Understand how to use the STAR technique when completing competency-based applications.
Gain confidence and preparation strategies for job interviews. Ensure you make a positive impression throughout the process.
Understand what to expect when attending an assessment centre for a graduate level job
Introduction to emotional intelligence
Explore the concept of emotional intelligence and its significance for:
- professional success
- building self-awareness
- development.
Create a powerful personal brand that highlights your strengths and uniqueness, guiding your career focus and flow.
Making the Most of Careers Fairs
Gain advice, tips and insights on how to prepare for and make the most of attending Careers Fairs.
A student guide to creating a LinkedIn profile
Build an impressive LinkedIn profile:
- expand your network
- connect with recruiters
- publish engaging content
- understand LinkedIn Premium benefits for students and jobseekers.
Business Start Up-based
Developing your Idea through Market Research
Find resources on how to:
- refine your idea
- learn about market research
- discover how to apply it to enhance your own concept.
How to set up as Self-employed or register a business in the UK
Choosing the right type of business can be challenging. Explore the various types of business registrations in the UK. Acquire the resources you need to make an informed decision.
Using social media for your business
With numerous social media platforms available, it can be challenging to determine which one to use. This module will help you explore the different options and provide guidance on effectively managing each platform.
You have a business idea but putting it on paper can be challenging. This module will help you understand the key principles of creating a business plan.
Promoting yourself and your business can be challenging due to the high level of competition. This module will cover essential strategies for:
- networking
- pitching
- establishing your business online.
Job Search and Preparation Software
The University offers access to a range of free software designed to help students and graduates with:
- job hunting
- tailoring applications
- preparing for psychometric tests and interviews.
Career support tools
CareerSet: CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Checking Tool
Supercharge your CV with CareerSet, our AI-powered online service. It scores your CV and provides instant feedback based on key criteria employers seek.
How to use CareerSet:
- Log in with your University of Salford email and student ID.
- Follow the authenticator link.
- Upload your CV (PDF) and click 'Score My CV.'
- Review feedback sections to improve your score.
- Resubmit your CV as many times as you like for progress tracking.
Attention, alumni! You can now use CareerSet too. Sign up with your personal email using voucher code SALFORDGRAD. If you require support with the use of CareerSet, please get in touch with the team. Take a look at CareerSet's Accessibility Statement. For advice on making your device easier to use if you have additional access needs, visit AbilityNet.
Graduates First: Psychometric Tests and Interview Practice
Access free, expert-designed tools to prepare for graduate job applications:
- Practice video interviews with role-specific questions and instant feedback.
- 170+ assessments including numerical, verbal, logical reasoning, and situational judgement tests.
- Step-by-step guides to recruitment processes of 100+ top employers.
- Assessment centre exercises.
To access the platform for free, register with your University email here:
Student Circus: Global Jobs Board
The University of Salford has partnered with Student Circus to provide:
- Global jobs boards for students and graduates looking to take their skills outside the UK
- Hundreds of listings of pre-filtered jobs and internships. All from employers open to recruiting international students and graduates.
- Career Ignition Hub
- Immigration Guide & Country Guides. Explore Country Guides and find jobs from 29+ countries, including China, South-East Asia, Europe, Latin America and America.
Visit their blog for the latest insights on hiring trends, employers, and visa updates.
Get started: The University of Salford students can sign up with their University email and get unlimited access to the platform. Sign up at: https://salford.studentcircus.com/
Salford Alumni, please contact us on careers@salford.ac.uk to be sent your unique verification link to access Student Circus.
Student Circus is a Third-Party platform who have partnered with the University of Salford but are not part of the University. By signing up to Student Circus, you are agreeing to their Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. You also agree for your data to be kept on Student Circus’ database for four years, you're doing so at your own risk. Please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy before continuing.
Santander Open Academy
There are lots of free courses you can enrol on provided through Santander Open Academy.
Some are hosted live in groups, others are pre-recorded for you to work through in your own time. Podcasts, audio books, and ebooks are also available. The modules are accredited via well-known institutions such as Harvard Business School and Cambridge University. These additional micro-credentials will complement your degree and look great on your CV. Plus, you'll have tangible evidence for skills such as:
- Working with AI
- Power BI
- Photoshop
- being a great leader
- living and working sustainably.
You don't have to be a customer of Santander to use them (and they are all free of charge). Create an account with your email and get started!
Visit Santander Open Academy to discover how their opportunities can support you.