One-to-one Support

Access personalised careers support and guidance

Whether you're looking for guidance on your next steps, need information about where to find jobs, working for yourself, or help with your CV, we’re here for you.

You can book an in-person or online appointment or submit a query online through MyCareer.

To book an appointment, you’ll need to be:

A current Newcastle University student, or
A Newcastle graduate from the last 3 years

See Eligibility for more details.

Types of appointment

We have different appointment types on offer to match your needs. These are:

Guidance appointments
Information appointments
CV appointments
START UP appointments

Find out below about each type of appointment, what they cover, and how to book.

Guidance appointment

Our impartial Careers Consultants can assist you to make informed decisions about your career and education plans. In a guidance appointment you can:

explore your options if you're unsure what to do during or after your time at university
get support if you are thinking about changing or leaving your course
plan your next steps
identify your skills and spot any gaps
improve your applications and personal statements

They can also offer interview coaching so you can practice, get feedback and build confidence.

To access interview coaching, you’ll usually need a confirmed interview and have had interview preparation advice from us in an Information appointment.

Information appointment

Need help finding the right information? Our Information and Insights Advisers can support you in an information appointment with advice on tailored resources for:

searching for graduate and part-time jobs in the UK and abroad based on your preferred roles and sectors
finding placements, internships, work experience and volunteering in your area of career interest
researching different careers and employers
preparing for interviews and assessment centres
making useful contacts

They can also give feedback on CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and teacher training personal statements.

Not sure what you want to do or what your next steps should be? If so, we’d recommend starting with a guidance appointment before booking an information appointment. It’s a great way to explore your options!

CV appointment

Whether you're just starting starting to think about writing your CV, cover letter or LinkedIn profile, or want feedback on a draft, our CV Advisers can help you in a CV appointment to:

Create your first CV or cover letter
Review and improve your existing CVs and cover letters
Enhance your LinkedIn profile

Booking a CV Appointment?

Before booking, we recommend you complete the CV and Covering letter Pathway on MyCareer. This includes uploading your CV or cover letter to our automatic online checker, CareerSet.

START UP appointment

Thinking about working for yourself, whether as a full-time venture or a side project?

Our START UP team can help you explore working for yourself at any stage. Whether you want to explore an idea or have already launched a business or freelance career, ay a START UP appointment you can access our help:

support with idea generation
explore and develop your business or freelance ideas
get tailored advice and skill-building support
connect with like-minded peers and mentors
apply for grant funding of up to £3,000

How to book an appointment

How to book an appointment

Go to Book > Appointments in MyCareer.
Use the Appointment Finder tool to choose the right type of appointment for you
Click View Appointments to see available times and make your booking

It’s quick and easy, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Useful information for your appointment

To make the most of your time with us, here are a few things to keep in mind:

One topic per appointment. We can only cover one topic during your session. If you have more than one query, for example, CV feedback AND job search advice, please book separate appointments for each.
Booking. You can book appointments up to 7 days in advance.
Need to cancel? Please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the slot to someone else. You can cancel online up to an hour before your appointment time, or call us on 0191 208 7748.

Attending your appointment

In-person. Check your email confirmation for the location on campus.
Online (via Microsoft Teams):
Current students. No need for a link, we’ll video call you directly at your appointment time. Please be ready and make sure your camera and microphone are working.
Graduates. We’ll send you a Teams link before your appointment.

We recommend you download the Teams app in advance to avoid any delays.

Graduates in countries with Teams restrictions

If you're based in China, Cuba, or Venezuela, access to Microsoft Teams may be limited due to local restrictions.

You might need to use a VPN or download a version of Teams operated by 21Vianet from app stores like Xiaomi, Huawei, or Vivo.
We recommend testing access in advance and considering alternative ways to join your appointment if needed.

Additional requirements

If you need any adjustments to access our support, such as extra time, an alternative format or communication support, please contact us via MyCareer or email careers@ncl.ac.uk.

Prospective students

If you're thinking about studying at Newcastle and have questions for the Careers Service, please email us at careers@ncl.ac.uk

Confidentiality

We offer a confidential service. We won’t share your information outside the Careers Service unless we believe you're at risk of harm, in that case, we may need to involve an external agency.

Can’t find what you are looking for?

If you're struggling to find the right appointment or information, or need help but you're not able to book an appointment:

call us on 0191 208 7748, or
submit an online query via MyCareer, we’ll respond within 5 working days. Go to the Queries/CV icon >Click Submit new query/CV