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Careers

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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Careers Fairs 2025-2026
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Email: careers@salford.ac.uk or Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000

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To discuss your CV, applications, interviews and careers advice

Book onto workshops

Find out what workshops are available online and on campus

Careers Hub

Drop in to the Careers Hub for quick questions relating to anything careers

Student Employability Guide

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We can support you to develop skills, gain experience and explore career options.

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Careers Fairs

Don't miss our Careers Fairs - the ultimate opportunity to connect with employers and explore graduate opportunities.
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CV support

Unleash your potential with a powerful CV. It's your passport to showcase your...
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Job interviews

A job interview is a formal meeting in which an applicant is asked questions to determine their suitability for a particular job.
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Workshops

Join our live workshops to boost your knowledge, gain some business acumen and get closer to your career goals.
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Part-time jobs

A part-time job is a great way to develop your employability skills and enhance your CV, as well as support yourself financially...
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Internships

Find out about internships - work experience opportunities that students and graduates can access.
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Graduate job vacancies

Discover a range of opportunities for graduates seeking employment.

Meet us at the Careers Hub and across campus

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Call in to the Careers Hub at the Lady Hale building.

Careers Hub opening times

See Term dates for the specific dates

  • Trimester 1 and 2:  Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
  • Trimester 3 and vacation periods: Monday to Friday 11:00-16:30 

Bank holidays:  We are closed on bank holidays

The best place to get Careers 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 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 regular stalls across campus and in The Library, these are scheduled events starting in September 2025. Other services that provide weekly drop ins at the Careers Hub are also detailed below.

Located on The Broadwalk, within the Lady Hale Building (), our Careers Hub is fully accessible to students. provides full details of our facilities.

 

Monday
14:00-16:00 - : Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly 
11:00-13:00 - : Clifford Whitworth Library, held monthly 
Tuesday
13:00-15:00 - : Allerton Building, 1st Floor Concourse, held monthly 
13:00-15:00 - : New Adelphi, Foyer, held monthly 
13:00-14:00 – , Careers Hub 
Wednesday
  TBC                                                                                                                                          
Thursday
13:00-15:00 - : Maxwell 6th Floor, held monthly 
13:00-15:00 - : SEE Building, Foyer, held monthly 
13:00-15:00 – , Careers Hub 
Friday
TBC                                                                                                                                             

Careers events - What's on

  • Careers events - What's on

    • Starts: 19 Mar 2026, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 19 Mar 2026, 10:00 am
      Venue: BNY, 1 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 1RN
      Unmasking the Imposter Mindset - pro-manchester

    • Starts: 20 Mar 2026, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 20 Mar 2026, 10:00 am
      Venue: TLT, Eden Building, Irwell Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,
      Economic Update with Christian Spence

    • Starts: 23 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 23 Mar 2026, 3:00 pm
      Remaining places: 32
      This session looks at the types of questions that occur on graduate numerical reasoning tests and problem-solving strategies. This session is suitable for any student that may be required to complete a numerical reasoning test as part of a job application process. This will be delivered online.

    • Starts: 25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 25 Mar 2026, 2:30 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Maxwell 413 B
      Start Up School - How to Pitch

    • Starts: 26 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 26 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop will summarise what makes an effective LinkedIn profile and how to make use of the various functions within LinkedIn to increase job search success.

    • Starts: 27 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 27 Mar 2026, 3:00 pm
      Remaining places: 34
      This session looks at the types of questions that occur on graduate numerical reasoning tests and problem-solving strategies. This session is suitable for any student that may be required to complete a numerical reasoning test as part of a job application process. This will be delivered online.

    • Starts: 31 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 31 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop is for students and graduates who would like support and advice to strengthen job applications.

    • Starts: 1 Apr 2026, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 1 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
      Venue: Clockwise, Linley House, Dickinson Street, M1 4LF
      Beyond the Stage: Embedding Sustainability & Engagement in Employee Experiences

    • Starts: 1 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 1 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
      Venue: East London
      FCA Disability & Neurodiversity Insight Day 1st April 2026

    • Starts: 1 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 1 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
      FCA Disability & Neurodiversity Insight Day

    • Starts: 2 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 2 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm
      Venue: Hyatt Regency Manchester, 55 Booth Street West, M15 6PQ
      Driving Innovation in Manchester

    • Starts: 2 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 2 Apr 2026, 1:45 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Launch
      Financial Planning

    • Starts: 16 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
      Gradcracker Webinar: A day in the life of a chemistry teacher

    • Starts: 16 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
      My Plus Student: Virtual Q&A Drop-in session with Helen Cooke CBE

    • Starts: 22 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 22 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell Hall, 1
      Future Leadership Development: What Are Corporates Doing to Support Ethnic Minority Talent Progression?

    • Starts: 23 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 23 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm
      Venue: Clockwise , Linley House, Dickinson Street, M1 4LF
      Communication 2026: Are We Still Talking

    • Starts: 24 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 24 Apr 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop is for students and graduates who are interested in developing confidence with interviews.

    • Starts: 28 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 28 Apr 2026, 1:45 pm
      This workshop will explain the differences between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and internships and will outline when and how to start applying for these vacancies.

    • Starts: 14 May 2026, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 14 May 2026, 10:00 am
      Venue: Havas Village Manchester , 3 Circle Square, , M1 7FS
      Driving AI Adoption for Business Impact

    • Starts: 28 May 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 28 May 2026, 1:45 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Launch
      In this session, participants will learn effective networking strategies, including how to craft a compelling elevator pitch and cultivate lasting professional relationships.
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