How we offer appointments and how we aim 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. You can see any of our Careers Consultants for your appointment.Book an appointment in MyCareerHub We operate in accordance with our Fair Use policy and ask you to follow it too. Procedure for in-person appointmentsWe offer in-person careers appointments at both our offices. Log in to MyCareerHub to check availability. CVs, cover letters & applications - you are welcome to upload documents if you wish, for your convenience, when you book the appointment; however the Consultant won't read these before the appointment (unless your appointment is a Practice Interview).Procedure for online appointmentsSome 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). You're welcome to upload these when you book your appointment; otherwise we'll ask you to share them with us via Teams at the start of the appointment. Microsoft Office 365 Introduction to using MS Teams Sharing content during a Teams meeting Our 1:1 advice and guidance services Appointments (up to 1 in a 14-day period)Bookings open two days in advance at 8amUp to 30 minutes longPractice interviews (up to 2 each year)Bookings open 21 days in advanceUp to 45 minutes long Careers Information and Advice drop-insNo need to book! They’re great for asking quick questions and getting answers.These are offered online and on campus.Check this schedule to find a session that suits you:Information and advice drop-insAsk a questionWe’ll send you a written replyAsk your question Careers Service Fair Use PolicyWe’re here to help you explore your ambitions, build confidence, and shape the future you want. To support every student as best we can, we have a fair use policy that ensures our resources and staff time are shared widely and responsibly. What You Can Expect from Us Friendly, supportive service: Our team is professional, approachable, and dedicated to helping you. Early notice of changes: If we need to cancel or reschedule your appointment or event, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and rearrange at the earliest opportunity. If the event is led by the Careers Service, we’ll also share slides and resources. Prompt responses: We aim to respond to your emails or calls within three working days. Opportunities to give feedback: We value your input on any of our services so we can keep improving. Please feel free to let us know what you think at any time; find out how to do this on this page. Talk to us How You Can Make the Most of Our Services Attend on time: We want you to benefit from the full appointment or event, so arriving promptly helps us make the best use of that time. Prepare beforehand: If there’s any suggested preparatory work for appointments or events (e.g. using CareerSet or other reading), please complete these so we can focus on your specific questions when we meet and you can get the most out of the interaction. Contact us if you have additional needs: If you have any specialist requirements or accessibility needs, email careers@ed.ac.uk or call 0131 650 4670, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Behave respectfully: Please treat staff, employers, and guest speakers with courtesy and professionalism. If You Can’t Attend Let us know: We understand plans can change. If you’re unable to attend an appointment or event, please cancel your booking as soon as you can – this lets another student use your slot. If MyCareerHub is unavailable, just email or phone us. Help us help all students: Repeated non-attendance or late cancellations can affect our ability to support everyone equally. If you miss multiple appointments, this may affect your access to our services and we may get in touch to discuss how we can best meet your needs going forward. Access to appointments Our appointments are in high demand, and we want to ensure everyone can access the support they need. This means we can’t offer unlimited individual appointments. Occasionally, we may need to limit appointments during busy periods or when we feel we’ve provided all the help we can at this stage. In those situations, we’ll recommend alternative resources that may be more appropriate. This article was published on 2024-05-14
