Making work experience work for you: what employers say
It can be difficult navigating the world of work experience – whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey or looking to change direction. We asked a few employers from small and large organisations what they had to say about it. We hope it’ll inspire you to look at our work experience page, a good […]
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Your career and our planet
One of my favourite presents last Christmas was a box of soap, so I can switch from buying plastic bottles of shower gel. It represents my, albeit very small, attempt to reduce the amount of plastic I use, and my intention is to incorporate other, more sustainable, products into my life and be more mindful […]
Warm-up your CV this winter
Ensuring your CV stand outs from the rest, so you don’t receive an icy response from employers, can feel like a challenge. Melt away any CV uncertainties – use our top tips to make your CV warm and inviting so to employers don’t leave it out in the cold this winter. Where to start Note […]
You’ve got a golden ticket
Your OU degree is your golden ticket. It opens up a world, not of pure imagination, but of opportunity in the graduate labour market. However, like Charlie and Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Dahl, 1964), you’ve got to overcome obstacles and challenges before you’re given the keys to the factory. How valuable […]
Banish your CV fear
Haunted by the thought of re-writing your CV? You’re not alone. It’s no coincidence that the spookiest time of the year also happens to be graduate recruitment season. OU Careers and Employability Services is here to help you banish those worries. If fear is holding you back, visit Build Your Future with Career Confidence to […]
Bring in the harvest to harness your CV
The harvest is an Autumn tradition, when we can literally enjoy the fruits of our labour. Writing a CV is similar; we take all the things we’ve achieved and put them on record. Autumn is also recruitment season for many graduate employers, so there’s no better time to prepare your CV. Harvest your achievements Note […]
‘Crab-ify’ your career
‘Carcinisation’ refers to the scientific observation that several different species of non-crab keep evolving into crabs independently of each other. Does this mean that crabs are the ultimate form and end point of natural history? If so, should we start embracing the crab-life now? Here are 4 ways you can get ahead of evolution and […]
How to see what others see in you
Chatting to my sister before I went to a job interview a few years ago, she gave me some advice. “Tell them you’re really good at putting other people at ease,” she said. “Am I?” I asked, surprised. Sometimes, we don’t realise that what we’re naturally good at is something other people wish they could […]
You could be what employers need
When planning your future, make informed decisions by keeping up with labour market news and information. The OU’s Business Barometer surveyed 1289 organisations about the UK skills landscape. The Barometer reports on the impact of issues like Brexit, inflation, and lack of infrastructure. Remember that with the right tools and knowledge of the labour market, […]
Ensure your CV sizzles this summer
Summer is finally here! With long evenings, garden days and BBQs aplenty, what better time to “hot-up” on CV writing and move forward in your career goals. We’ve got everything you need to get your CV sizzling. Try our CV360 tool which uses Artificial Intelligence to score your CV against common checks and Applicant Tracking […]
Ikigai – St. James’s Place Academy shares learnings
St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy is one of the inclusive employers working with the OU who welcomes applications from OU students and alumni. Marketing specialist Hannah Steiner from St. James’s Place shares her thoughts about Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy career. The Japanese believe everyone has an Ikigai, or a […]
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Brand yourself and achieve your goals
“Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. If you’re ready to apply for jobs, internships or further study, you’re at the ‘Achieve’ career readiness stage. ‘Selling yourself’, or convincingly matching your unique skills and qualities to the needs of the outside world, is […]
Age is no barrier for employers
Do you feel you’ve left it too late to change career? Or perhaps you worry your youth and lack of experience might be an issue. I’m Georgina, an Employer Engagement Manager here at the OU, and students highlight ‘age’ at nearly every employer event we host, especially those who feel too old to change career […]
Discover your future – caterpillar your career
Finding the right career path can make you feel a bit like a caterpillar – slow and small in a world much bigger than you where everything seems a bit hairy and scary. Don’t worry, you’re not alone, this is often the case for students at the ‘Discover’ career readiness stage. We should also not […]
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Progress your life – find your ikigai
At the OU’s Careers and Employability Services we help many students along their path to employment, but thinking about your future is more than work and could include further study, volunteering, or community initiatives. There are many other ways than paid employment to use your skills and try out different things. You can navigate your […]
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