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OU study and your career

Your OU study may give you new opportunities in your career. Make sure you choose the right qualification to fit your plans on career development or career change. Some careers have specific qualification requirements, while others depend more on the general level of qualification.

Career planning

Follow the process to help you to think about

• what you need to do
• in what order to do things
• how to pull your thoughts and plans together and how they relate to your goals.

About you

Think about what is important to you, your interests, values and responsibilities - this can help you understand which career direction you might like to take. Evaluate what you have to offer by taking a stock check.

Exploring your career options

‘Where do I start?’ ‘What can I do?’ - having a plan of action helps you to approach any investigation in a systematic and successful way.

Job seeking

Strategies to help you find a job - job fairs, graduate training schemes, recruitment agencies and advertised jobs.

Applying for jobs

Sound advice on CVs, applications, interviews, assessment centres including tips for mature graduates, and what you can do if you're unsuccessful.

Student stories

OU students report on their career journeys, giving you ideas of how OU study can help you progress, or change your career.

What employers say

Advice from some employers who have recruited OU students and graduates.

Note: use your OU computer username and password to access What employers say.