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Your dedicated careers and employability service, online and in person.

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Where?
You can find us on the first floor of Carrington building on Whiteknights campus.
Email us at careers@reading.ac.uk and call us on 0118 378 8359.

What?

  • Learn more about our services and the employability initiatives available to students in our RISE UP leaflet.
  • Find out more about the work we do in our statement of service.
  • Start by exploring your options, start your self-help career planning here.
  • Book a careers advice appointment via MyJobsOnline users should read our privacy notice here.
  • Please let us know if you were unable to book today due to our availability or timetable clashes, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Who?
We are a team of careers professionals dedicated to supporting your career planning and development. 

When?
Monday to Thursday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm 
Wednesday: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm 
Friday: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Online 24-7

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Summer opening hours
During the summer vacation, we are open 9am - 5pm, Mon, Tues and Thurs, 10am - 5pm Wed and 9am - 4.30 pm on Fri.  If you'd like a career discussion or your CV checked, please book a Quick Query appointment via MyJobsOnline or call 0118 378 8359 to book a telephone appointment.

Additional requirements
If you have a disability or additional requirements making it difficult to access any of our services, we will be happy to take reasonable steps to accommodate your needs, such as providing information in alternative formats, or arranging extra support at career advice appointments and events.

Freedom of Information
If your query relates to an information request, please see further details here.
Winter opening hours 
We are open our usual hours from Tues 12th - Thurs 21st December and will re-open on Tues 2nd January.  The office will closed on 11th December from 12:30pm.
We will be providing a reduced Quick Query service each day which will be around lunchtime and you should check for available slots on MJO.
Winter opening hours 
We are open our usual hours from Tues 12th - Thurs 21st December and will re-open on Tues 2nd January.  The office will closed on 11th December from 12:30pm.
We will be providing a reduced Quick Query service each day which will be around lunchtime and you should check for available slots on MJO.
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