Careers and Enterprise
We're here for you from start to finish and beyond! Our team is passionate about helping University students explore career options, develop essential employability skills, start up their businesses and showcase their strengths to employers in the UK and abroad.
Get in touch
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 0023 (option 5, then option 3) Email: careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk
Popular pages on the careers website
School of Health and Society Careers Fair 2024
Friday, 22nd November, 12noon-3pm, Allerton Sports Hall
Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within the School of Health & Society. This careers fair is open to all University of Salford students and graduates.
Staff from Careers & Enterprise will be available on the day to answer quick questions about finding suitable work experience, making job applications, and other job/career-related issues.
Student Employability Guide
At the Careers Hub and across campus
Careers Hub opening times:
Trimester 1 & 2: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
Trimester 3 & vacation periods: Monday to Friday 11:00-16:30
The best place to get Careers and Enterprise advice is at the Careers Hub. Just walk in and one of our Skills Ambassadors will be happy to talk to you. Our Ambassadors can recommend the most appropriate resources, workshops or appointment to meet your needs. We also travel around the University, meeting you where you are.
The Careers Hub, in addition, hosts experts from other University areas throughout the week.
The table below shows locations of our Quick Query Sessions, these are scheduled daily, check Drop In Quick Query Sessions for the latest up-to-date information and times. Other services that provide weekly drop ins at the Careers Hub are also detailed below.
Located on The Broadwalk, within the Lady Hale Building (Campus Map), our Careers Hub is fully accessible to students. DisabledGo provides full details of our facilities.
Monday |
1-3pm – Quick Query Session, Allerton (First Floor Concourse) Check Latest Updates |
Tuesday |
1-2pm – International Opportunities, Careers Hub |
1-3pm – Quick Query Online Bookable Appointments, Media City UK |
Wednesday |
1-3pm – Quick Query Session, Maxwell Building (6th Floor) - Check Latest Updates |
1-3pm – Degree Apprenticeships, Careers Hub (Once a month) |
Thursday |
1-3pm – Quick Query Session, SEE Building (Ground Floor) - Check Latest Updates |
1-3pm – Unitemps, Careers Hub |
Friday |
1-3pm – Quick Query Session, Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) - Check Latest Updates |
12-1pm - LEAP, Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) |
Careers events - What's on
- Starts: 20 Nov 2024, 9:30 amFinishes: 20 Nov 2024, 11:30 amVenue: Online, Link to followCome and join us online at our taster Insight into STEM careers session on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. This is part of the Windsor Fellowship’s Graduate Destination STEM programme 2024.
Planning Your Career with Confidence
Starts: 20 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 20 Nov 2024, 1:45 pmPlan Your Career with ConfidenceCareer Insights Session for Marketing, Digital Marketing & Business students with Balfour Beatty!
Starts: 20 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 20 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Room 432Balfour Beatty - Placement Opportunity for Postgraduate Marketing, Digital Marketing and Media studentsStart Up School Competition 2024
Starts: 21 Nov 2024, 9:00 amFinishes: 21 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, LaunchStart Up School Competition 2024Unitemps Drop-In
Starts: 21 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 21 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers Hub (Ground Floor)Pop in to the Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) to talk with a member of the Unitemps team and learn how their temporary jobs can benefit you!CV Review Clinic
Starts: 21 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 21 Nov 2024, 3:30 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2Remaining places: 14A well-presented CV is essential when applying for work experience, placements or graduate roles. Join our clinic to review your CV independently and receive CV feedback from Careers and Enterprise Advisors.How to find part time work
Starts: 25 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 25 Nov 2024, 1:45 pmThis workshop is for students that are interested in finding out more about how to secure a part time job whilst they are studying.International Opportunities Drop-In
Starts: 26 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 26 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers Hub (Ground Floor)Pop in to the Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) to talk with a member of the International Opportunities team and learn how their jobs in other countries could benefit you!Explore the Law - Careers insight event for disabled students
Starts: 26 Nov 2024, 1:30 pmFinishes: 26 Nov 2024, 6:30 pmVenue: Central London (details to be provided)If you are a high performing undergraduate with a disability or long-term health condition who wants to pursue an exciting career in law, join us at our unique Explore the Law careers insight event on the 26th November 2024.CV Review Clinic
Starts: 26 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 26 Nov 2024, 3:30 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2Remaining places: 15A well-presented CV is essential when applying for work experience, placements or graduate roles. Join our clinic to review your CV independently and receive CV feedback from Careers and Enterprise Advisors.Kick It Out launch women's Raise Your Game event
Starts: 27 Nov 2024, 9:00 amFinishes: 27 Nov 2024, 5:30 pmVenue: UCFB Quay Plaza, Manchester, MediaCityUKIn partnership with UCFB, Women’s Raise Your Game is an opportunity for women who are early in their career or are looking to kick start their career in the football industry!Breaking Through Barriers to Employment Success
Starts: 27 Nov 2024, 2:30 pmFinishes: 27 Nov 2024, 3:15 pmJoin us in this workshop where you’ll learn about reasonable adjustments in the workplace, gain confidence in your job search, and explore strategies for overcoming employment barriers.Women in Tech Workshop & Networking Event
Starts: 27 Nov 2024, 4:30 pmFinishes: 27 Nov 2024, 7:00 pmVenue: InterCity Technology, Hallmark House, Paragon Business Park, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HGJoin us for an evening of networking with inspiring women in the tech industry & hands-on "build a laptop" workshop! FREE!Skyscanner Insight Day
Starts: 28 Nov 2024, 9:00 amFinishes: 28 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmVenue: TBCSkyscanner Insight DayPlanning Your Career with Confidence
Starts: 28 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 28 Nov 2024, 1:45 pmPlanning Your Career with ConfidenceUnitemps Drop-In
Starts: 28 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 28 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers Hub (Ground Floor)Pop in to the Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) to talk with a member of the Unitemps team and learn how their temporary jobs can benefit you!Planning Your Career with Confidence
Starts: 2 Dec 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 2 Dec 2024, 1:45 pmPlan Your Career with ConfidenceHow to Find a Job in the UK as an International Student
Starts: 3 Dec 2024, 11:00 amFinishes: 3 Dec 2024, 12:00 pmHow to Find a Job in the UK as an International StudentStudent Circus – Global Job Hunting Made Simple
Starts: 3 Dec 2024, 12:30 pmFinishes: 3 Dec 2024, 1:30 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, 412Finding a job is challenging, trying to find one in a new country can be even harder! In this session, Dhruv Krishnaraj, Director and Co-founder of Student Circus, give an overview of the UK labour market and what employers look for in international students, as well as sharing his top hints and tips when applying for jobs.International Opportunities Drop-In
Starts: 3 Dec 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 3 Dec 2024, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers Hub (Ground Floor)Pop in to the Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) to talk with a member of the International Opportunities team and learn how their jobs in other countries could benefit you!