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
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 appointments to meet your needs. You can also ask about our Library support and how to get help with research, writing academically, referencing, maths, numeracy and LinkedIn Learning. We also travel around the University, meeting you where you are.
The Careers Hub also 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 |
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Allerton (First Floor Concourse) Check latest updates |
Tuesday |
13:00-14:00 – International Opportunities, Careers Hub (recommencing 21 January 2025) |
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Online Appointments, Media City UK |
Wednesday |
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Maxwell Building (6th Floor) - Check Latest Updates |
Thursday |
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, SEE Building (Ground Floor) - Check Latest Updates |
13:00-15:00 – Unitemps, Careers Hub (recommencing 9 January 2025) |
Friday |
12:00-13:00 - LEAP, Careers Hub (recommencing 10 January 2025) |
13:00-15:00 – Quick Query Session, Careers Hub (Lady Hale Building) - Check Latest Updates |
Careers events - What's on
- Starts: 4 Feb 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 6 Feb 2025, 4:00 pmAll About Law Academy: Interviews and Assessment Week
International Opportunities Drop-In
Starts: 4 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 4 Feb 2025, 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 Drop-In
Starts: 4 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 4 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers HubGot questions about your CV? Bring it to our drop-in session for a quick review, and we'll help you out! We'll provide advice and suggestions to make your CV stand out and leave a great first impression. Don't miss this chance to enhance your CV and improve your job prospects!Careers in Accounting
Starts: 5 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 5 Feb 2025, 1:45 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, LH100Remaining places: 12Interested in a career in accounting or working in a Finance Department? Come along to find out about developing a career in this sector. You’ll hear from three university staff members currently working in finance roles. They’ll be providing information about their background, the different roles available in the sector and explaining the professional qualifications in accounting. We’ll also provide useful tips on where to search for roles in accounting, both entry level and graduate roles.Unitemps Drop-In
Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 6 Feb 2025, 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 Drop-In
Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 6 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers HubGot questions about your CV? Bring it to our drop-in session for a quick review, and we'll help you out! We'll provide advice and suggestions to make your CV stand out and leave a great first impression. Don't miss this chance to enhance your CV and improve your job prospects!Gradcracker - STEM Careers at the IPO
Starts: 6 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmFinishes: 6 Feb 2025, 3:00 pmThe Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property rights including patents, designs, trademarks and copyright.#HackaFuture - With AtkinsRéalis
Starts: 8 Feb 2025, 9:00 amFinishes: 9 Feb 2025, 5:00 pmVenue: Central Hotel in Manchester (details to be confirmed with the event organiser)#HackaFuture is something new, something different. If you’re passionate about tech and want to explore the crucial role you could play in transforming the future - this event is for you.Digital Skills Festival 2025
Starts: 8 Feb 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 14 Feb 2025, 6:00 pmVenue: various venuesA four-day event: which includes digital skills Conference, Digital Apprenticeship, Talent day, Digital Her Day, Professional Development Day.International Opportunities Drop-In
Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 11 Feb 2025, 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 Drop-In
Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 11 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers HubGot questions about your CV? Bring it to our drop-in session for a quick review, and we'll help you out! We'll provide advice and suggestions to make your CV stand out and leave a great first impression. Don't miss this chance to enhance your CV and improve your job prospects!Open Evening: Virtual Careers Fairs
Starts: 11 Feb 2025, 4:30 pmFinishes: 28 May 2025, 8:30 pmVirtual open evening covering various careersManchester Digital: Talent Day 2025
Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 12 Feb 2025, 6:00 pmVenue: New Century Hall, Manchester city centreTalent Day is free to attend and is for anyone looking to work in the digital, creative and tech industries.Start Up School - International
Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 10:00 amFinishes: 12 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 174Our Start-Up School for International Students – the premier destination for international students looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UK.Making Effective Applications
Starts: 12 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 12 Feb 2025, 1:45 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, LH100Remaining places: 26This workshop is for students and graduates who would like support and advice to strengthen job applications.Unitemps Drop-In
Starts: 13 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 13 Feb 2025, 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 Drop-In
Starts: 13 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 13 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers HubGot questions about your CV? Bring it to our drop-in session for a quick review, and we'll help you out! We'll provide advice and suggestions to make your CV stand out and leave a great first impression. Don't miss this chance to enhance your CV and improve your job prospects!Lunch & Learn: Interview Skills (Level 6)
Starts: 13 Feb 2025, 1:30 pmFinishes: 13 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmLunch & Learn: Interview Skills (Level 6) (Construction, Surveying and Civils apprentices)Interviews and Assessments
Starts: 17 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 17 Feb 2025, 1:45 pmThis workshop is for students and graduates who are interested in developing confidence with interviews.CV Drop-In
Starts: 18 Feb 2025, 1:00 pmFinishes: 18 Feb 2025, 2:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, Careers HubGot questions about your CV? Bring it to our drop-in session for a quick review, and we'll help you out! We'll provide advice and suggestions to make your CV stand out and leave a great first impression. Don't miss this chance to enhance your CV and improve your job prospects!
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