
About Careers and Placements
With you every step of the way.
Careers and Placements are committed to supporting you whatever stage of your career journey you're at, current student or alumni.
Our services cover four areas to meet all of your career needs:
- Information, advice and support
- Skills and development
- Events and networking
- Gaining experience
Our commitment to you
You can expect:
- A high quality and professional service from welcoming and trained staff
- Up to date online information on occupations, employers and further study
- Impartial and confidential careers guidance, focused on you
- Opportunities to meet employers and build on skills/experience/knowledge
- Support to help you make sense of your skills and develop your employability
- If you contact us and need a reply, we'll get back to you within five working days
Related links
Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us
We are open online 24/7.
During each semester, our building is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm (closed on public holidays). Online queries are handled 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Careers appointments
Appointment times vary, but run Monday to Friday during semesters, in person or online.
See our Appointments page for more information. Book via Handshake.
Careers drop-in sessions are also available Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12pm during semesters. No appointment needed.
Summer vacation 2025
Our building is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm (except Monday 25 August, the public holiday).
Please note, there may be times when the Enquiry Desk will be unstaffed. However, online queries will still be answered on Mondays and Fridays*.
*Online queries will not be handled on:
- Monday 25 August
- Tuesday 26 August
Additional closures may be necessary for other reasons, such as staff training, so please check before visiting.
Appointments: Careers advice appointments available on a reduced basis. Book via Handshake (york.joinhandshake.co.uk/).
For CV and application feedback, submit via Handshake (upload document to your account and message the Careers Information Team). Please allow five working days for feedback.
Related links
Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us