Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at The Wildlife Trusts
Miriam Bentley-Rose, OU Masters graduate and Strategic Lead for EDI at The Wildlife Trusts, shares her passion and experience in providing an inclusive and supportive work environment and increasing diversity in the environmental sector. Follow The Wildlife Trusts on OpportunityHub and explore opportunities at the organisation. Find out more about Equality and diversity in the […]
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Change the world and change your life by volunteering: Citizen Science with The Woodland Trust
Judith Garforth, Citizen Science Officer at The Woodland Trust, talks about her work with volunteers on the Nature’s Calendar project. Explore Woodland Trust’s current jobs and volunteering opportunities. Read more about environment and development careers, skills and potential employers. Explore work experience and volunteering, how they can help your career, how to find and apply for opportunities […]
An internship to change Hannah’s life… and Earth’s oceans
OU student Hannah talks about how her OU internship led to a full, fulfilling role with Final Straw Foundation, an environmental charity working with businesses and communities to improve ocean health. See Final Straw Foundation current jobs and volunteering opportunities. Read more about environment and development careers, skills and potential employers. Explore work experience and […]
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OU graduate Clare’s magical role inspiring children in nature and environmental science
Clare Thompson, OU graduate and Education Officer at Cuerden Valley Park shares the fulfilment she gets out of her typical day inspiring children about environmental science, nature and outdoor learning. Explore Cuerden Valley Park Trust opportunities including volunteering roles. Read more about environment and development careers, skills and potential employers. Explore volunteering, how it can […]
LGBTQ+-friendly employers and navigating your career
“it’s not just about being included, but it’s also about being seen and heard and valued without having to compromise on who you are” Andreya Ezekiel-Meade, Software Engineer, Virgin Media O2 We asked some of the employers we work with to share their approach to inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ employees. Watch this video to […]
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Strengthen your CV without breaking a sweat
Just like improving fitness, building a strong CV is all about consistency, the right techniques, and a solid plan. Warm-Up: assess your strengths Before you jump into the heavy lifting, warm up by analysing your skills and qualities. Just like stretching before a workout, this step helps prevent injury – aka sending in a rushed […]
OU Internship: an autistic dream come true
OU biological sciences graduate Jo Cutler, shares her enthusiasm for the internship she completed in the OU’s STEM Faculty, helping make the curriculum more inclusive and accessible as well as building her own digital and information literacy, problem solving and communication skills. If you’re hoping to further your career, explore Internships through The Open University […]
Unlock career clarity with the Six Thinking Hats
Making career decisions can feel overwhelming, but there’s a powerful tool that can help. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats is a method designed to help you see your situation from multiple angles, breaking through indecision with clarity and confidence. White hat: gather the facts first What do you already know? What additional information do […]
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Easter is much more than chocolate eggs and bunnies
Lydia and Sue are two Christian colleagues who work in the Careers and Employability Services at the OU. Here are their personal reflections on Lent and Easter, a time to look back and start to navigate your future. Sue, what does Lent and Easter mean to you? Easter is a time of extraordinary joy and […]
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Sketch out your career plan
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” – Pablo Picasso When Pablo Picasso created his masterpieces, he always began with sketches – of ideas, of smaller parts of a bigger […]
A fresh start: four steps to help you change careers
Whether it’s a conscious decision or caused by unexpected circumstances, such as redundancy, change can be exciting, daunting, overwhelming and energising. Changing career takes time but follow our four steps to plan your new start. Step 1: Making a career shift You may be seeking a new challenge or looking for promotion. You may want […]
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Take your career planning offline
Are you studying, working, socialising and relaxing by staring at a screen? You may have digital fatigue. If you want to plan your next career move without clocking up any more screen time, here are 3 top tips for going offline… 1. Get a printed copy of Your Career Planning Guide Your Career Planning Guide is […]
Don’t climb that mountain alone
We understand it can feel like climbing a very steep mountain when you’re studying and planning your career while experiencing mental health difficulties. Help is on hand. It’s University Mental Health Day this month so we’re highlighting resources that can help you through the challenges. Finding work and support in the workplace Finding and keeping […]
Portfolio careers and how you can have one
A ‘portfolio career’ or “squiggly career” (Tupper, 2024) is a version of self- or partial employment where you have several part-time jobs at the same time, rather than taking the traditional career ‘path’ of one full-time job. It offers a more flexible way of working, tailored to your unique set of skills, needs and priorities […]
Emilie’s son’s graduation sparked a career move that changed her life
“Don’t be put off by the preconception that only younger people can switch career.” Emilie OU BSc Chemistry student Emilie began studying at the OU after her son had completed his degree. She embarked on an OU qualification and found that she could put the transferrable skills from her previous work experience to a career […]
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