Advice and guidance - University of East Anglia (UEA)

Finding the right path can be tricky, that's why our team of professional careers advisers are trained to support you, whether it is discussing your options, overcoming obstacles to progress, presenting yourself to employers or finding opportunities.

Advice and Guidance appointments

The Careers & Employability Enquiry Desk is staffed by initial client contact officers. Don’t be surprised if they ask you a few questions. They will find out more about your requirements and will explain about our appointments to ensure you are directed to the service that is most appropriate for your needs.

We offer three main types of appointment

To book an appointment either drop in to see us or phone our Enquiry Desk on 01603 593452. You can also email us at careers.centre@uea.ac.uk
We are open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 17.00 (10.15 – 17.00 on Wednesdays).

For more information and frequently asked questions about careers guidance, please click here.

Quick Queries

15 minute appointments bookable on the day.
Available every weekday during term time between 11am-4pm and most afternoons during vacation.
Quick queries deal with a range of topics including where to begin with careers, CV or application feedback, finding work, further study and interviews.
After a quick query you may referred for a longer guidance appointment if necessary.

Guidance Appointments

45 minute in duration and bookable in advance
Careers guidance appointments provide opportunity for more substantial reflection and to discuss particular circumstances, issues or ideas in greater depth. The aim is to give more clarity options, situations or decisions so that action can be taken.
You will normally be booked in to see the Careers Adviser assigned to your school.

Mock Interviews

Up to one hour in duration and bookable in advance. Mock interviews offer the chance to practise interview technique and get feedback on performance before an actual interview.
The Careers Adviser will agree with you areas of focus and will ask a series of interview questions. Feedback will then be given on topics such as how you answered the questions, length of answer, tone of voice and body language.
We usually use a video recorder to record your interview. This is not mandatory but we strongly recommend it as a learning tool to develop your interview technique.
If you are invited to interview at short notice (e.g. 1 or 2 days in advance) we will try to accommodate you but we cannot guarantee it.