From silent night to career bright: find quiet time to reflect and plan
As winter sets in and the festive season begins, there’s a certain calm that settles over our busy lives. As the night skies darken and days shorten, use quiet, peaceful moments to pause, reflect, reset and turn your silent nights into a bright path forward. Understand where you are in your career journey using our […]
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From the OU to the classroom – Kevin’s journey with Teach First
“It’s been interesting to see how all my prior experiences have proved valuable and transferable to my role as a primary school teacher.” Teach First, a rewarding route into teaching Kevin’s decision to teach was inspired by his work for a theatre and education charity supporting young people struggling in mainstream education. He chose the Teach […]
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Keep your options open with career cushioning
The job market is constantly evolving and creating exciting roles which didn’t previously exist and that you might not have heard of. With this in mind, keep your career options open and take steps to advance your skills and connections to develop career resilience. This has become known as “career cushioning”. “Career cushioning…means updating skills […]
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Mature student? Get career cosy this autumn
The warmth of experience Mature students offer years of experience as reliable and useful as that trusted, well-loved woolly jumper we put on again every autumn. When you think about your career journey, don’t discount the value of what you already know. Like the warmth of a familiar jumper, your existing skills and experience can […]
Vamp up your interview skills
Do interviews keep you awake at night, turn your face pale or make your blood run cold? Have no fear, the OU’s Careers and Employability Services is here to help you to get your teeth into opportunities and vamp up your skills so you nail your next interview and secure the job you really want. Be […]
Applying for teaching: your questions answered
Teaching remains a hugely popular career choice for OU students wanting to make a difference to society. 27% of Open University graduates from four years ago are now working in education, with ‘teacher’ being the most common job title among respondents (2023 Employability of Qualifiers Survey). Our recently updated teaching guides for your nation cover […]
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Changing seasons, changing career direction…
Autumn is a time of transition. Leaves turn from green to shades of red and orange and many woodland animals gather and store food for the upcoming winter. Just as nature looks ahead, so must career changers plan for their future. Now is a good time to take stock and consider why you want to […]
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6 Steps to ‘Becoming a Teacher’
Becoming a teacher is rewarding, fulfilling and provides the opportunity to inspire and shape the lives of current and future generations. This career pathway involves a combination of education, practical experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Follow these 6 steps to explore different routes to teaching careers with the help of our ‘Becoming […]
How OU student Andrew learned to taste success
‘With the OU you can grow academically and professionally at the same time’ – OU News Skills development is built into every OU students’ journey, in module activities, managing your study time and in our regular live skills workshops. Andrew developed his incredible chocolate business alongside studying at the OU. Here he shares some insights […]
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Social media superpowers and your job search
Social media can supercharge your professional presence. Your online presence is the way that you present yourself and one of the ways you’ll be vetted in the recruitment process. Here are some tips to maximise your social media superpowers and secure your future job. 1. Build your social media skills There are plenty of events […]
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Everyone’s path is unique: Chloe charts her own course to a rewarding career
Take the path less travelled Chloe’s story isn’t your typical university journey. Studying Arts and Humanities at The Open University at just 16 and graduating with a first-class degree aged 20. Her story is a valuable reminder that your university and career journey are unique and personal to you. Find out how to make career […]
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Juggle your way to a new career
Does changing your career whilst juggling your family, study and work commitments seem impossible? OU Engineering graduate Kay shows it can be done. Changing your career path can feel challenging, especially when you’re already juggling multiple responsibilities. Build your future with career confidence resources can help you boost your confidence […]
Successful internships: top tips from OU interns
Weighing up the pros and cons of applying for an internship? Wondering if you would be able to juggle another commitment with your busy life? To help you decide, read our guide The benefits of doing an internship and the following top tips from students and graduates who recently completed an internship through the OU. […]
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Volunteering – your gateway to great things
As a mental health charity, volunteers are a big piece of the picture that makes up Mind BLMK. Their value is felt every day at all levels in the charity. The volunteer picture looks very different to what it used to pre-Covid. We have seen a big decrease in the average age of our volunteers […]
The biggest regret of my university experience (and how you can avoid it)
Not using the careers service It’s a bold statement to say that not using the careers service is my biggest university regret. Back then, navigating my degree was enough to manage without thinking about my career. However, focusing solely on my studies meant neglecting my post-graduation future. I never even looked at the careers service […]
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