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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At the Careers Hub and across campus

The entrance to the Careers Hub in the Lady Hale Building, University of Salford
Call in to the Careers Hub at the Lady Hale building.

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 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 (Campus Map), our Careers Hub is fully accessible to students. DisabledGo provides full details of our facilities.

 

Monday
TBC                                                                                                                                  
Tuesday
TBC
13:00-14:00 – International Opportunities, Careers Hub (currently not available) - will resume 16th September 2025
Wednesday
  TBC                                                                                                                                          
Thursday
TBC
13:00-15:00 – Unitemps, Careers Hub - (currently not available) will resume 4th September 2025
Friday
TBC                                                                                                                                             

Careers events - What's on

  • Careers events - What's on
    • Interviews and Assessments

      Starts: 23 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 23 Jul 2025, 1:45 pm
      This workshop is for students and graduates who are interested in developing confidence with interviews.
    • Salford Creative Mixer

      Starts: 24 Jul 2025, 6:00 pm
      Finishes: 24 Jul 2025, 9:00 pm
      Venue: 115 Mather Way Salford M6 5EH
      Salford Creative Mixer
    • Health Careers Insight Event

      Starts: 12 Aug 2025, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 Aug 2025, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Frederick Road Campus, Allerton, Allerton Sports Hall
      Remaining places: 236
      This event is of value to all students and graduates who want to meet employers operating in Health sectors
    • Careers Overview

      Starts: 8 Sep 2025, 12:15 pm
      Finishes: 8 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm
      Careers Overview
    • Careers Overview

      Starts: 12 Sep 2025, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 Sep 2025, 12:45 pm
      Careers Overview
    • Part time Jobs and Volunteering Fair

      Starts: 24 Sep 2025, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 24 Sep 2025, 3:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Maxwell Upper Hall
      Remaining places: 498
      The Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Careers Fair is a free event that gives you the opportunity to meet lots of employers offering
    • Introduction to Start Up Schools

      Starts: 25 Sep 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 25 Sep 2025, 12:00 pm
      Join us for an exciting half-day event designed exclusively for you! Get inspired and discover how attending our future startup programmes can empower you.
    • Business 4.0 Careers Fair 2025

      Starts: 8 Oct 2025, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 8 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, 6th Floor
      Remaining places: 246
      Join us for the Business 4.0 career fairs.
    • Accounting, Economics and Finance Careers Fair 2025

      Starts: 8 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 8 Oct 2025, 4:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, 6th Floor
      Remaining places: 249
      Join us for the Accounting and Finance Day. The event offers a career fair experience with breakout sessions, focusing on placement years, graduate roles, and application guidance. Enjoy a pleasant lunch in the kitchen area, and take a big step towards your future in finance and accounting!
    • National Jobs Fair

      Starts: 10 Oct 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 10 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Old Trafford Stadium,
      National Jobs Fair
    • Start up School for Beginners

      Starts: 16 Oct 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 16 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 30
      Welcome to our Start-up School for Beginners, your passport to the world of entrepreneurship! Whether you are a novice with a brilliant idea or just dipping your toes into the startup world, our comprehensive program is tailor-made for you.
    • Start Up School for Freelancers

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Introducing our Start-Up School for Freelancers – the ultimate destination for individuals looking to enhance their independent careers!
    • Start Up School - How to Pitch

      Starts: 12 Feb 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 12 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Start Up School - How to Pitch
    • Start Up School for Internationals

      Starts: 26 Mar 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 26 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
      Remaining places: 199
      Our Start-Up School for International Students – the premier destination for international students looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UK.
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