Our appointment system and Fair Use policy
How we offer appointments, and how you can help to make this system work for everyone
You can use your appointment to discuss your plans, or start making them, to weigh up your options or get feedback on an application. To get the most from your time, we ask you to make use of our comprehensive range of resources before your appointment. See any Careers Consultant or look for an appointment with the Consultant linked to your School – it's up to you.
We operate in accordance with our Fair Use policy and ask you to follow it too.
Book an appointment in MyCareerHub
We are offering in-person careers appointments at both our offices. Log in to MyCareerHub to check availability.
Please note: we continue to operate within current University guidelines:
University guidelines on Covid-19
CVs, cover letters & applications - we are unable to handle printed copies so bring a laptop/mobile device to send documents to the Careers Consultant. You can upload documents when you book the appointment but the Consultant won't have time to read these before the appointment.
Some of our appointments are online via MS Teams. Current students and recent graduates have access to MS Teams. We will contact you at the time of the appointment.
We're unable to review documents, such as CVs or applications, before the appointment time (unless your appointment is a Practice Interview). Instead, we'll ask you to share them with us via Teams at the start of the appointment.
Our 1:1 advice and guidance services
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Appointments (up to 1 in a 14-day period)
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Bookings open two days in advance at 8am
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Up to 30 minutes long
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- School Consultant appointments – School Consultants may offer appointments or drop-ins within their School. Watch out for communications about these from your School Consultant.
Find your School Consultant (Careers Consultants)
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Practice interviews (up to 2 each year)
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Bookings open 21 days in advance
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Up to 45 minutes long
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Careers Information and Advice drop-ins
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No need to book! They’re great for asking quick questions and getting answers.
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These are offered online and on campus.
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Check this schedule to find a session that suits you:
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Information and advice drop-ins
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Ask a question
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We’ll send you a written reply
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Welcome to the University of Edinburgh Careers Service. We aim to inspire our students to be the best they can be, to fully develop their potential and achieve rewarding futures. To help us do this we operate a fair use policy to encourage fair and sensible use of our services.
What you can expect
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Professional, friendly and approachable staff committed to helping you.
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Reasonable notice if we have to cancel your appointment and a commitment to re-schedule at the earliest possible time.
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Reasonable notice if we have to cancel an event. If this is a Careers Service-led session, we will email relevant slides and resources.
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A response to written or telephone queries within 3 working days.
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Opportunities to provide feedback on all appointments, events and fairs. We would also encourage you to share feedback and comments throughout the year; find out how to do this on this page: How to contact us and where to find us
We ask that you
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Attend all events and appointments on time. You will not receive your full allotted time if late for an appointment.
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Cancel well in advance of the appointment/event (where possible) – late cancellations affect our ability to release the slot/place to other students.
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Avoid repeat cancellations – please treat bookings as a firm commitment to attend.
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Contact us in advance (of any appointment/event) if you have additional or specialist needs (email careers@ed.ac.uk or ring 0131 650 4670).
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Complete any preparatory work prior to a careers appointment (e.g. CV360) or session
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Are professional and respectful in all interactions with Careers Service staff, employers and guest speakers.
Non-attendance
If you are unable to attend an appointment or event, please cancel your booking as soon as possible. If you are unable to access MyCareerHub please email careers@ed.ac.uk or ring 0131 650 4670
Multiple non-attendances (and cancellations) will be noted and may affect your access to our service in future.
We are always happy to consider extenuating circumstances but please let us know as soon as possible.
Careers Service September 2020