Careers and Enterprise

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Science, Engineering and Environment Careers Fair

A Careers Fair in progress

Wednesday 6th November 12noon-3pm, Maxwell Upper Hall

This Careers Fair is kindly sponsored by WHP Telecoms Group the leading Tier 1 programme and project management provider of infrastructure support and deployment services to the UK’s mobile and fixed line telecoms sector offering a complete range of in-house, multi-disciplinary capabilities.

View their Handshake page and any current vacancies they are recruiting for!

This Careers Fair is suitable for all students and graduates wanting to work in the fields related to Computing, Science, Engineering and Environment. You should attend the fair to network and meet employers offering placement and graduate opportunities within the sector.

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

The entrance to the Careers Hub
Get specialist advice

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

Careers events - What's on

  • Careers events - What's on
    • AllAboutLaw - First Year Law Fair

      Starts: 6 Nov 2024, 9:00 am
      Finishes: 6 Nov 2024, 5:00 pm
      Venue: Online, Link to follow
      The UK's biggest law fair for first year students! Join a series of insightful panel discussions with leading law firms and law schools in the UK, enhance your employability and kick-start your legal career.
    • SEE Pathways: Applying for Work Experience

      Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 12:30 pm
      Finishes: 7 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
      The School of Science, Engineering and Environment host the third in a series of four bite-sized action focused 30-minute lunch time sessions for students interested in learning about Work Experience. Work Experience can take many forms, such as placements, internships, work shadowing, volunteering and more!
    • Unitemps Drop-In

      Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 7 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
      Venue: 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!
    • TargetJobs - The Self-Made Programme

      Starts: 11 Nov 2024, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 11 Nov 2024, 5:45 pm
      Venue: Central London (details to be provided)
      The event aims to bring these students together with prominent employers in the UK, providing a platform to create new connections and open doors to exciting future opportunities.
    • International Opportunities Drop-In

      Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
      Venue: 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!
    • CV Review Clinic

      Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 Nov 2024, 3:30 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 14
      A 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.
    • Salford Business School Careers Fair

      Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 13 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Hall
      Remaining places: 145
      Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within Salford Business School
    • Degree Apprenticeships Drop-In

      Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 13 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers Hub (Ground Floor)
      Interested in exploring apprenticeships as an option? You may be interested in a career change, hearing more about how they work or thinking about postgraduate study options. Book an appointment or drop in to speak to our Recruitment Officer and get the answers you need!
    • SEE Pathways: Securing Work Experience

      Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 12:30 pm
      Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
      The School of Science, Engineering and Environment host the fourth in a series of four bite-sized action focused 30-minute lunch time sessions for students interested in learning about Work Experience. Work Experience can take many forms, such as placements, internships, work shadowing, volunteering and more!
    • Unitemps Drop-In

      Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
      Venue: 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: 14 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 3:30 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 14
      A 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.
    • IBM - Consulting Spotlights: Women in Tech Event!

      Starts: 15 Nov 2024, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 15 Nov 2024, 4:30 pm
      Venue: IBM UK Limited, 20 York Road, London, SE1 7ND
      meet other female students who share your passion for tech and innovation and hear from successful female IBMers who are making waves in the industry