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title: "Pick Up Shifts in Self-Scheduling"
url: "https://help.celayix.com/en/article/pick-up-shifts-in-self-scheduling"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-06-10T21:57:48.454Z"
---

# Pick Up Shifts in Self-Scheduling

Search and pick up available shifts that match scheduling preferences in Team Xpress.

View and pick up available shifts that fit your schedule.

[Self-Scheduling](https://help.celayix.com/en/article/team-xpress-overview#self-scheduling) allows available shifts to be searched and selected directly in [Team Xpress](https://help.celayix.com/en/article/team-xpress-overview). Once enabled, shifts that are open and match qualifications can be picked up quickly from the [Schedule](https://help.celayix.com/en/article/view-your-schedule) section.

**Note:** This feature must be enabled by the company. If not visible, contact an admin.

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## **Find Available Shifts**

To search for available shifts:

-   Go to [**Schedule**](https://help.celayix.com/en/article/view-your-schedule)
-   Click [**Self-Scheduling**](https://help.celayix.com/en/article/team-xpress-overview#self-scheduling)

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/2d9e519f-43f5-49e1-af63-a756e219ac2e)

Next:

-   Select a **date range**
-   Tap the **orange arrow** to search

Shifts that you meet the search criteria for will be displayed.

**Note:** Shifts that match your Self-Scheduling Preferences will be highlighted in orange.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/1abf4f12-379d-4f68-9a5f-ff3916a47989)

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## **Pick Up Shifts**

To assign shifts:

-   Select the **checkbox** next to one or more shifts
-   Tap **Schedule me**

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/6900c4d9-3042-4bef-873e-46b95aac5389)

Once successful, a confirmation message will appear indicating the shifts have been assigned.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/49984968-3304-4b9f-b2cc-d02893a5c228)

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## **If a Shift Cannot Be Scheduled**

In some cases, a selected shift may not be assigned.

A message will appear:  
**“The shift(s) you selected could not be scheduled.”**

This can happen if:

-   Another employee selected the shift first
-   The shift conflicts with an existing schedule
-   Maximum hours or rest period rules are exceeded
-   Company scheduling rules are not met

### Example: Overlapping Shifts

If two shifts occur at the same time, only one can be selected.

The system will prevent scheduling overlapping shifts and display an error if attempted.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/6fdca0bd-2ff5-4597-9eef-32f1ce8524d1)