Talk to us

We offer a range of appointments - online and in person - tailored to suit your requirements. If you're not sure whether you need an appointment, send us a message or come in to see us and we can help you decide.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition that makes it difficult for you to access appointments, please contact us in advance to request any reasonable adjustments that would help you. Examples of adjustments we offer - you can send the Careers Information Team a message in Handshake, or email careers@york.ac.uk

Getting started

Drop-in

Careers drop-in is available 10am to 12pm Monday to Thursday in semester-time. Ask us about

  • where to find relevant careers information and advice
  • getting started with career ideas
  • finding work experience and internships/part-time work/volunteering opportunities
  • preparing your CV to apply for jobs and work experience
  • exploring different types of careers

Don't forget the Careers and Placements website has lots of information that might help answer some of your initial questions.

First steps appointment

This is similar to using the drop-in service (above) but is available online using Virtual on Handshake during vacation only.

More in-depth advice and guidance

Related links

Find us on campus

Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us

Using Handshake - a guide to get you started

Eligibility to use Careers services

Booking and preparing for an appointment

If you have a disability and feel you would benefit more from a longer appointment, please get in touch to request this. Where appropriate, you are welcome to invite your support worker to a careers appointment, and can contact us in advance to book a time to suit everyone - send a message on Handshake or email careers@york.ac.uk.

How to book your appointment

Once you've explored the resources on our website, book an appointment through Handshake:

  • Click on Career Centre/Appointments/Book an appointment
  • Choose your year of study from those listed in Choose a category
  • Choose which type of appointment you would like. You will be able to select in-person (in Careers and Placements building), or to see both in-person and online appointments select No preference (this will display all available appointments). 
  • Choose a date and time
  • Complete the form and click Request

Appointments run on weekdays and are bookable a week in advance.

During vacations

During University vacations we offer First steps appointments and a reduced number of Careers advice appointments.

Do I need to prepare for my appointment?

To get the most from your advice appointment please prepare beforehand as many initial questions can be answered by:

  • using the website
  • sending an enquiry to the Careers Information Team via Handshake 
  • coming to a Careers Drop-in which runs 10am - 12pm, Monday to Thursday in semester-time

Book a time in Handshake

Attending my appointment

  • Careers drop-in and careers advice in-person appointments are available at the Careers and Placements building on Campus West. Other appointments may be offered in-person or online; check your confirmation message for details, and the link, if an online appointment.
  • We will try to start the appointments promptly. If the previous appointment has overrun, we will still try to ensure your get a full appointment.
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel as soon as possible on Handshake, so another student can book the appointment time. To cancel an appointment:
    • Login to Handshake
    • Click on the Appointments tab
    • Click on Upcoming appointment (the one you wish to cancel)
    • Click on Cancel appointment

Related links

Find us on campus

Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us

Using Handshake - a guide to get you started

Eligibility to use Careers services