Online learning
Expand your learning with LinkedIn Learning, our recommended platform for high-quality online tutorials.
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With more than 9,000 constantly updated videos, you can use LinkedIn Learning to stay ahead in technology and workplace skills while studying at Salford.
Curated learning pathways
Access our on-demand learning pathways created by the Careers & Enterprise Team. With bite-sized videos covering topics like CV and Covering Letters, Professionalism, and Working Freelance, you can learn at your own pace.
Join live workshops for in-depth discussions.
Register for free with our University LinkedIn Learning page and start exploring without needing your own personal LinkedIn account.
Check your CV with CareerSet
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 directly and we will be happy to help. 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.
Shortlist.me
Unlimited on-demand mock interviews, providing students with instant actionable feedback.
Shortlist.Me is a fantastic opportunity to gain excellent interview practice through realistic interview simulations online, which have been accredited by a multitude of top graduate employers.
- Choose from a wide range of different industry-specific interviews including Admin, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and much more!
- Rehearse your answers under the pressures of a real interview.
- Play your responses back, and learn how to improve based on expert guidance provided by Shortlist.Me.
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.
Focus your job search for optimal results. Discover tools, strategies, and networking techniques to find relevant roles.
Do you have the key skills that graduate employers want? This LinkedIn Learning Pathway helps you evaluate your current competencies, understand their importance for your future career, and explore ways to enhance them.
Making Effective Job Applications
Gain an overview of how to prepare for making job applications and understand how to use the STAR technique when completing competency-based applications.
This LinkedIn Learning Pathway will help you 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 and development.
Create a powerful personal brand that highlights your strengths and uniqueness, guiding your career focus and flow.
Making the Most of Careers Fairs
Follow this learning path to 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
In this module, you will find resources on how to refine your idea, learn about market research, and 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. This module will explore the various types of business registrations in the UK and provide 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 how to effectively manage 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, and establishing your business online.
Graduates First
Our partnership with Graduates First offers a range of practice aptitude tests. These include:
- verbal reasoning
- numerical reasoning
- logical reasoning
- work style assessment
- interview question identifier
- situational judgment test
- assessment centre exercises.
Get the Edge: Graduates First provides comprehensive psychometric tests and job assessment preparation solutions. Gain access to step-by-step guides to over 100 top graduate employer's recruitment stages and valuable tips to ace their assessment process.
Free for You: Register with your University email address for free aptitude tests from Graduates First.
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, plus there are podcasts, audio books, and ebooks too. 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 as a way to prove to employers how proactive you are, plus give you tangible evidence for skills such as Working with AI, Power BI, Photoshop, being a great leader, living and working sustainably, and so much more. You don't have to be a customer of Santander to use them (and they are all free of charge), just create an account with your email and get started!
Visit Santander Open Academy to discover how their opportunities can support you.
Student Circus
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
- Curated UK jobs board specifically for international students
- Career Ignition Hub – a great resource for all students to kickstart your career
- Immigration Guide & Country Guides to give you the most up-to-date info
Keen to enter the Global Jobs Market? The Student Circus platform also has jobs and internships listings with international employers that value your global experience and education. Explore Country Guides and find jobs from 29+ countries, including China, South-East Asia, Europe, Latin America and America.
Looking for a Graduate Employment Opportunity in the UK? Student Circus has hundreds of listings of pre-filtered jobs and internships from employers open to recruiting international students and graduates. Amongst others, these include:
- KPMG
- Deutsche Bank
- McKinsey & Company
- Land Rover
- Siemens.
Additionally, there’s the Immigration Guide to the UK where you can find answers to lots of visa FAQs.
Hungry for more? 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&enterprise@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, Privacy Policy and for your data to be kept on Student Circus’ database for four years, you are doing so at your own risk. Please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy before continuing.