Guide to Careers site - For enquirers

What we offer enquirers

To explore some of the features we offer, click on ‘Features’ in the top navigation bar.

You’ll find a menu of options covering all aspects of your research into potential careers.

A good start is to click on ‘Career Planning’.

This guides you through the process of planning your career.

For each stage, a careers adviser talks you through the key issues to think about.

OU study can open up new career opportunities so another feature to look at is OU study and your career.

Choose a subject area that interests you.

You’ll find information on the skills you can develop, potential career opportunities open to you, relevant employers on our Employer Showcase as well as further resources that may help you.

You can also find out information about career options if you decide to follow the Open Programme, which allows you to build a qualification unique to you.

In addition, OU study and your career includes information on popular career areas such as management and teaching.

It also gives guidance on choosing the right OU qualifications for your career goals.

From the Features page, you can also have a look at our Student Stories.

Listed by subject area, these highlight how OU study has helped people on their career journeys.

Choose a student and find out how OU study influenced their career choices.

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