Accessibility

Our Website and resources

This website is run by the Careers Service. 

If you need information on this website in a different format email enquiries@careers.cam.ac.uk

Compliance 

We aim to be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, but are aware there are non-accessible element on the site.  For example, 

  • some PDF documents may not be fully accessible via screenreaders.
  • Some alt-text is not fully descriptive.
  • Some video content does not have  transcripts, audio descriptions or captions

Access to our events and appointments

  • We offer online and in-person appointments for students, postdoctoral researchers and alumni. 
  • In person appointments are held on the ground floor of the Student Services Centre and are wheelchair accessible.
  • We aim to host all Careers Service run events in wheelchair accessible venues.
  • Presentations by employers are booked by them in a variety of spaces in the town, some of which are in heritage buildings without good access. Please check access to such events before attending. 
  • The University are working with AccessAble to create Access Guides to the buildings and services on the various campuses so that visitors, staff and students can make an informed choice as to whether a venue is suitable for them before they go. 
  • You can find access information on university venues, including the Student Services centre, at https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-cambridge

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website and of our service. If you find any problems with accessibility or have any queries then please contact us at enquiries@careers.cam.ac.uk