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.
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Phone: +44 (0)161 295 0023 (option 5, then option 3) Email: careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk
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Science, Engineering and Environment Careers Fair
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
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
- Starts: 6 Nov 2024, 9:00 amFinishes: 6 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmVenue: Online, Link to followThe 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.
Best Practices Showcase (EMEA) : Student Support Ecosystems & Scalable Peer Support.
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 12:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmVenue: Online, Link to followJoin us for a webinar featuring special guests from Coventry University Group & University of Greenwich, who will share their insights and lessons learned from building world-class HE student support offerings.SEE Pathways: Applying for Work Experience
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 12:30 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmThe 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 pmFinishes: 7 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: 7 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 2:45 pmPlan Your Career with ConfidenceTargetJobs - Survey the World Virtual Event
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 4:30 pmTargetJobs - Survey the World Virtual EventGradcracker Webinar with Royal Air Force - Careers in Engineering & Cyberspace
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Online, Link to followIn the Royal Air Force, you could use your specialist knowledge and skills to prevent conflict, watch the skies, deliver aid, combat cyber threats and so much more.Hybrid Primary PGCE Open Event
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 6:00 pmHybrid Primary PGCE Open EventICE universities bitesize: CPD for students - essential digital skills for civil engineers
Starts: 7 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2024, 6:00 pmVenue: Online, Link to followThis online lecture is your chance to learn what skills will set you apart when you enter the workforce and what digital workflows/software you should be proficient in.TargetJobs - The Self-Made Programme
Starts: 11 Nov 2024, 11:00 amFinishes: 11 Nov 2024, 5:45 pmVenue: 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.Hybrid Primary PGCE Open Event
Starts: 11 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 11 Nov 2024, 6:00 pmHybrid Primary PGCE Open EventPlanning Your Career with Confidence
Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 12 Nov 2024, 1:45 pmPlan Your Career with ConfidenceInternational Opportunities Drop-In
Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 12 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!CV Review Clinic
Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 12 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.Salford Business School Careers Fair
Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 12:00 pmFinishes: 13 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell Hall, Maxwell HallRemaining places: 145Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within Salford Business SchoolDegree Apprenticeships Drop-In
Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 13 Nov 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: 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 pmFinishes: 14 Nov 2024, 1:00 pmThe 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 pmFinishes: 14 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: 14 Nov 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 14 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.IBM - Consulting Spotlights: Women in Tech Event!
Starts: 15 Nov 2024, 9:30 amFinishes: 15 Nov 2024, 4:30 pmVenue: IBM UK Limited, 20 York Road, London, SE1 7NDmeet other female students who share your passion for tech and innovation and hear from successful female IBMers who are making waves in the industry