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How To Develop Your Employability Skills

Thinking about future career prospects can sometimes bring a mixture of excitement and nerves. There’s a world of opportunities waiting for you but not knowing what these opportunities are can be scary. We’re here to support you and show you how to best prepare for your future career. One of the best ways you can […]

Meet James Hodgson-Jones – BSc Accounting and Finance

We spoke to BSc Accounting and Finance student James Hodgson – Jones about his experience obtaining a placement at Ernst and Young in Frankfurt, as well as how the placement has benefitted his skills and experience in industry. Getting the Perfect Placement I completed my placement at Ernst and Young in Frankfurt, Germany. I was based […]

A focus on sustainability: Meet Oliver Scragg

Oliver Scragg is an undergraduate International Business Management student, currently undertaking a placement year at supply chain management powerhouse Wincanton’s BAE Systems site in Blackburn. “I love the city of Manchester, and while I could have chosen any of the Manchester universities, employability is really important to me in terms of my degree, which is […]

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The Power of Female Mentorship

University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University of Salford was the right place to be as it inspired me as a woman to find motivation through other stories of women who have succeeded in their careers.   Although University doesn’t guarantee you fulfillment […]

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Sevim’s Wildlife career journey after graduating

Meet Sevim, who studied a BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology and MSc Wildlife Documentary Production. What inspired you to choose your course? Like everybody else who is doing the course, I love nature and I always have done. Ever since I was a little girl, I would sit and watch Sir David Attenborough programmes […]

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Construction Alumni lands role at BTTC – Raheema’s Story

Meet Raheema Majid, the latest BSc Construction Project Management graduate from the university to land an impressive graduate role at BTTC while studying at university. Read on to find out more about her university experience and what she’s been doing since graduating last year. What inspired you to study construction project management? I always knew […]

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How To Plan For Your Future

It’s completely normal to find planning for your future daunting. That’s why we’re here to make sure you have everything you need to plan ahead and reach your goals. So, sit back, relax and read on to see how you can plan for your future with our support.  Evaluate where you are First, it’s important to […]