Moving from university to employment as a neurodivergent student with Josh from Evenbreak

Josh Wright, Candidates and Partnerships Coordinator at Evenbreak, shares his experience and advice for neurodivergent students. Evenbreak is a specialist jobs board that helps disabled candidates to find inclusive employers. View Evenbreak’s graduate and internship opportunities and listen to discussing your neurodivergence and reasonable adjustments with an employer. Neurodiversity refers to the variety in how […]

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Culture is everything – find the right role for you

Understanding your values and motivations, interests and strengths can help you work out what matters to you in your future career, and what you need to feel a sense of reward and satisfaction at work. In this OU In Office Hours podcast, host Elijah Akinfenwa, OU Business Management student and co-owner of Liz Pie Pastry, […]

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Build confidence and career skills as a Black, Asian or minority ethnic student

Hi. I’m Motunrayo, an Employer Engagement Coordinator and a member of the Careers and Employability Services Race and Equality Action Group. We recently delivered an employability session featuring professionals from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds – Walk your own path: inspiring careers discussions for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic OU students. You deserve to be […]

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Strengthen your job-hunting skills

Watch this introduction to Gradcracker, one of the UK’s leading platforms for early career opportunities. In the video, Gradcracker Marketing Director Jessica shows how it can help you discover different career pathways and make informed career choices. Gradcracker is a great place to explore the labour market. Make sure you read our OU Labour Market […]

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Overcome career setbacks like OU student Dan

OU student and disabled veteran Dan talks about the shock of losing his military career after a motorcycle accident and how his resulting struggle with job seeking impacted his mental health. Now studying Engineering through the BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree, Dan is looking forward to new career opportunities. Find out how to successfully deal with […]

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Job-hunting tips for students/graduates with Autism

It’s much harder for people with Autism to find the same information; everyone else just seems to magically know things! Victoria, OU graduate with Autism Job seeking can be demanding for anyone, and students with Autism also tell me about some unique challenges they face. As an OU Careers Consultant, here are the top three […]

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Find your purpose by volunteering like Natasha

OU student Natasha shares how her voluntary experience with Action Tutoring has improved her employability skills, boosted her confidence and even helped her mental health and wellbeing. Find out how volunteering can help your career and increase your chances of success. Volunteering boosts confidence and skills “I think the most valuable skill I’ve developed is […]

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Module choice and your career: what actually matters to employers

Choosing your modules can feel like a huge decision and many people wonder whether picking the wrong ones closes doors. The good news is that for most careers, specific module choices matter far less than you think. Explore more about what employers want in a range of industries; watch the CareersFest 2025 sector-focused employer panel sessions. What employers actually look at […]

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Navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent employee

Hi, I’m Hayley. I’m neurodivergent and I work as an Employer Engagement Co-Ordinator in the Employer Engagement Team within Careers and Employability Services at the OU. I have personally found the following three OU resources useful in helping me to identify my abilities, developing practical strategies, and navigating a working environment more effectively as someone […]

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Back to basics 3: your first day

Starting a new role: workplace expectations decoded Starting a new job – whether it’s your first role, a career change, or a return to work after time away – often means navigating unfamiliar workplace expectations. It’s always wise to do your research about the organisation before applying, but it’s also a good idea to go […]

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Back to basics 2: the unwritten rules of interviews

Got an interview coming up? Here’s what you need to know about dress code, body language, and tone to help you feel prepared on the day. Dress the part without losing yourself: clothes, confidence, and first impressions If in doubt, the general rule of thumb is that it’s better to be too smart than too […]

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Back to basics 1: the unwritten rules of the job hunt

Navigating the world of job applications can feel like trying to crack a secret code – from ambiguous phrases in job adverts to knowing what to wear to an interview. The good news? These “unwritten rules” can be learned, and understanding them will help you feel more confident and prepared. What do employers really mean? […]

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3 top tips to get ahead using AI

Many of you will likely have heard of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the effect it is having on the world, including career planning and job-seeking. Our practical online workshops GenAI: level up your career will take you through how you can harness its power in planning your future. Here are three top tips in using GenAI to the max in […]

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Shape your career and the OU – with an OU Virtual Internship

Intern student Alice shares how Finding meaningful work experience to support your career development can be an important step in your career journey. If you’re a current or recent OU student (who graduated up to 3 years ago) looking for work experience opportunities, then The Open University (OU)’s Virtual Internship Scheme could be for you.  You may be wondering what you’ll gain. Benefits of virtual internships can include increasing confidence, providing flexibility, finding a […]

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Showcase your values, increase your job search success

Values. What do you think about when you hear that word? Things that are important to you? Your ethics? Or politics maybe? We all have different things that are important to us and impact the way we see the world. That’s why it’s important to consider your values when thinking about career choice or the […]

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