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Student Careers & Skills

Appointments

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We offer bookable appointments and run drop-in sessions for careers and academic skills advice.

Use the information below to find out more about the services we offer. Please note if you fail to attend 2 bookings you will be blocked for 30 days.

For further help please contact the Helpdesk (Learning Grid, Ground Floor, University House):

Careers advice & interview support

Job search advice (bookable)

20 minute bookable appointment for help with:

  • CV and application advice/feedback
  • LinkedIn profile reviews
  • Job search advice (including interview preparation)
  • Work experience search strategy

Drop-in sessions for job search advice:

  • Monday-Friday 9:30am-12pm (term time), Rootes Learning Grid.
  • Monday to Friday 12-2pm (term time) Learning Grid, University House
  • Easter vacation: Tuesday-Thursday 12-2pm, Learning Grid, University House
  • Find out more

Careers guidance appointments (bookable)

30 minute appointment with a careers consultant for a more in depth discussion to help you with career planning and career choice. Appointments can also be used for interview preparation and support, appointments can take place over the telephone or by Skype (by arrangement).

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Research students academic skills advice

Academic coaching (bookable)

40 minute appointment with the postgraduate academic coach on academic related issues eg academic writing (NOT proof-reading), personal development.

Open to Master's by Research, MPhil, PhD, EngD, EdD and Professional Doctorate.

Academic skills advice

1:1 Academic Skills Advice appointments (bookable)

Free 1:1 advice on academic skills with a Study Skills Adviser.

For help with general study skills e.g. exam revision, time management, presentation feedback, reading and note-making strategies.

Undergraduates & Master's students:

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Undergraduate & Master's writing mentors (peer to peer scheme, drop-in service)

See a Doctoral Research student for advice on assignment writing topics, eg assignment planning, structure, style, referencing, grammar, presentation, clarity.