You're not alone - we're here to support you, no matter what stage you are at. Start with our online advice Find immediate answers and ideas by browsing our expert advice first. Using these guides and tools will help you resolve quick questions immediately, so any one-to-one support later is tailored to what you need most. Check out our top topics below, then choose the support option that fits your needs. Frequently used guides and tools 3-Step Guide for a Strong CV Get instant CV feedback Find part-time jobs Find out about different careers Ready to speak to the team? Drop-in for advice Chat to us at Central Area, King's Buildings or online about getting started, exploring your options, or feedback on a CV or application. This is a great next step after using online resources! Discuss a quick query Book a quick query appointment to talk to the team about getting started, information and advice, exploring your options, or feedback on a CV or application. Ideal if you're not sure what support you need! Ask a question online Ask our team a question confidentially online and an adviser will reply to you within 3 working days. Perfect if you want to find out more information or if you have a query that's not time-sensitive. Book an in-depth appointment Have some ideas where you want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there? Or feeling overwhelmed about careers? A guidance appointment can help you feel more confident about your career options and next steps with practical, tailored support. Book a Practice Interview Get a feel for what to expect in your interview and practise responding to interview questions, with feedback from a professional. These tailored appointments are a great way to practise and settle your nerves before your upcoming interview. Appointment Guidelines and Expectations Our Fair Use policy contains information about what you can expect from us and what we expect from you. You can also read information about how we offer appointments and how we aim to make this system work for everyone.Appointment Guidelines and Expectations Who we can support We offer free and impartial careers information, education, advice and guidance through a range of online provision, activities and 1:1 support to:matriculated students at the University of Edinburghrecent graduates of the University of Edinburgh, for approximately two years after the end of your course. If you’re not in one of those groups, you’re welcome to use the information on our website. For other support you may wish to contact one of the following organisations:Skills Development ScotlandNational Careers Service If you have questions about working for the University of Edinburgh, please visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/jobs Give us your feedback We want to provide you with the best service we can, so we really value your feedback; it helps us continue to improve and develop.If you would like to provide us with comments and feedback on any aspect of our service please complete this short feedback form:Careers Service feedback formIf you want to make a complaint about the service we have provided, please contact the Director either by email at Shelagh.Green@ed.ac.uk or in writing to Shelagh Green, Director for Careers and Employability, Third Floor, Main Library Building, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ.We operate within the University’s complaints procedure which can be found here:Complaint procedure overview About us Find out who we are, what we do and where to find us: About us Contact us EmployersEmail: employers@ed.ac.ukOthersEmail: careers@ed.ac.uk Telephone: 0131 650 4670 (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri) Contact us through a British Sign Language interpreter British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact the University of Edinburgh via Contact Scotland BSL, the online British Sign Language video relay interpreting service. This article was published on Tuesday 23 December 2025
