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Whether you're seeking career guidance, exploring job opportunities, or in the planning phase of starting your own business, we're here to help.
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Explore our range of appointments below and select the one that best aligns with your needs. Appointments are offered to current students and those who have previously studied with us. Follow the instructions included to arrange your booking.
If you cannot find the specific appointment type you require, or if you need further clarification on our appointment offer, email us at careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk or call 0161 295 0023 (option 5, option 3).
Exploring Career Options Appointment: Up to 45 minutes
Instantly book a confidential one-to-one appointment with a Careers Adviser: This 45-minute appointment can cover advice and guidance on career choices. The adviser can discuss your personal career ideas, options, and goals and assist you to create manageable actions to move closer to achieving these. Available online or on campus.
Job Seeking & Applications Appointment: Up to 30 minutes
Instantly book a confidential one-to-one appointment with a Careers Adviser. This 30-minute appointment can cover information and advice on topics such as:
- CVs
- covering letters
- applications
- interview preparation
- job hunting (Including placements, internships and voluntary positions).
Available online or on campus.
Working For Yourself Appointment: Up to 45 minutes
Instantly book a confidential one-on-one session with an Enterprise Adviser: This 45-minute appointment is suitable for exploring brand-new business ideas in depth. Whether you are starting from the beginning or introducing a fresh concept, this extended meeting provides the time to thoroughly analyse, brainstorm, and strategise the potential of your new concept, ensuring you receive comprehensive guidance.
Working For Yourself Appointment: Up to 30 minutes
Instantly book a confidential one-on-one follow-up meeting with an Enterprise Adviser: This 30-minute session is designed for those who wish to build upon a previous appointment. We will review the progress of your business idea and address any recent changes or challenges.
Practice Mock Interview Service: Up to 60 minutes (by request only)
Mock interviews can be arranged either online or on campus. These are customised to the requirements of the particular position you are interviewing for.
Our careers advisers offer you the chance to practice your answers in a mock interview setting and provide feedback on how to improve your performance for the real interview. Mock Interviews can only be booked with a 48hrs notice period to allow advisers to create the interview questions.
Please Note: You must send a copy of the interviews Job Description or Personal Specification when booking. Failure to provide either of these will mean that the adviser will not be able to provide a mock interview or will only be able to provide outline interview advice.
Appointments are available for current students and graduates of the University of Salford only.
You can book a mock interview by contacting us on 0161 2950023 option 5 then 3 or Email careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk with your availability and whether you would prefer a face to face or online mock interview
Flexible Appointment: Up to 60 minutes (by request only)
Our advisers can offer shorter or longer Careers or Enterprise advice and guidance appointments. These are for students and graduates that identify (diagnosed or self-identify) as disabled, neurodivergent or that have a long-term health condition that means you need alternative timings (e.g. difficulty processing large amounts of information).
These appointments arranged on a request basis and are subject to availability. To schedule one:
- Email careers&enterprise@salford.ac.uk requesting a ‘Flexible length appointment’, include your Student ID number and your availability.
- Or call 0161 295 0023 (option 5, option 3)
You do not need to tell us any details about your disability, but please do let us know if you need any other Reasonable Adjustments to make your appointment more accessible. Find suggestions of how meetings can be made accessible.