Volunteering – your gateway to great things
As a mental health charity, volunteers are a big piece of the picture that makes up Mind BLMK. Their value is felt every day at all levels in the charity. The volunteer picture looks very different to what it used to pre-Covid. We have seen a big decrease in the average age of our volunteers […]
The biggest regret of my university experience (and how you can avoid it)
Not using the careers service It’s a bold statement to say that not using the careers service is my biggest university regret. Back then, navigating my degree was enough to manage without thinking about my career. However, focusing solely on my studies meant neglecting my post-graduation future. I never even looked at the careers service […]
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Capybaras and your career: Lessons from nature’s giant rodent
The capybara is much loved by humans and other animals alike. These gentle giants have a lot to teach us all about navigating our futures… Here’s how capybaras would thrive in the graduate labour market, and how you can too. Adaptability Capybaras are masters of adaptation. They straddle land and water, seamlessly transitioning between environments. Flexibility […]
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5 steps to mirror career success
“[Self-reflection is] the foundation that all other soft skills grow from.” Bailey and Rehman (2022) When we look in the mirror, we see a true reflection of ourselves and how others may perceive us. Self-reflection is not always easy, but it can help us to find a deeper understanding of our […]
Be kind to yourself in your career planning
We all know it can be hard to make good decisions when we’re feeling under pressure, are unfocused and time limited. So slow down, take a breath and pace yourself through our top tips encouraging you to be kind to yourself in career planning… 1. Give yourself the gift of time – you’re worth it […]
An informal guide to pursuing your passion
OU study opens an incredible number of possibilities and opportunities. But while students are busy balancing their studies with their home and work lives, they often find themselves carefully skirting around the big question: What is my passion? We can help you dare to dream and build your confidence to realise your passion. Reflection Take […]
Ramadan Mubarak! Time to reflect and plan, whatever your beliefs
The sacred month of Ramadan is not just spiritual reflection, charity and fasting for Muslims; it’s also an opportunity for people of all backgrounds and beliefs to step back, review and plan for your future. For OU students and recent alumni, the 3-minute careers check-in and intelligent, automated Navigate Your Future activity pathway are structured […]
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Give your CV a spring clean
Spring is here, a time for growth and new beginnings, so why not take a fresh look at your skills and update your CV. We’ve got everything you need to help you to make your CV spotless and to move forward in realising your goals. Dust off your list of skills Note down everything you’ve […]
Blowing your own trumpet isn’t easy, but you can learn how
Blowing your own trumpet, learning to sell your skills and strengths to employers doesn’t happen overnight. We know many OU students find lack of confidence a barrier to a fulfilling career, you’re not alone. So we developed Build your future with career confidence to give you a systematic way to start gaining confidence. Having spent […]
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Flexible working and you: what employers say
We all look for jobs that map to our values, our skills and experience, also opportunities to develop and grow in a role. Another question you’ll need to ask yourself when researching careers.is how important flexible working is for you. To help you prepare and understand the employer perspective, we asked four very different employers […]
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EY – an employer embracing diverse abilities
I didn’t join professional services partnership EY because it’s is a global organisation, or because it has an expansive client network. It was very simply for two reasons: The commitment to supporting staff with disabilities, and the internal support community the EY Ability Network. This is an employee-led workplace community group which brings together persons […]
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How to be a career-confident chameleon
Move over caterpillars and crabs, it’s time for the chameleon, one of the most fascinating animals on Earth that’s been around for over 60 million years, to help you to develop your career confidence. Behave like the chameleon. Look forward and observe behind. Malagasy proverb Chameleons have 360-degree vision, their eyes moving in two different […]
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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6 Steps to ‘Becoming a Teacher’
Becoming a teacher is rewarding, fulfilling and provides the opportunity to inspire and shape the lives of current and future generations. This career pathway involves a combination of education, practical experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Follow these 6 steps to explore different routes to teaching careers with the help of our ‘Becoming […]
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 […]
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