Build a career you can trust
Learn how to resolve real-world challenges and decisions with our recorded Business ethics with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) webinar. You’ll explore how your choices shape your career. The decisions you make, especially under pressure, affect how others see you and what opportunities come next. ICAS is a global professional body that […]
Careers research tips for students with dyslexia
“When I read long job descriptions, I lose the thread. But when I talk things through, everything clicks.” Undergraduate OU student with dyslexia. Exploring career ideas can be a challenge when you’re dyslexic, especially if traditional text-heavy resources don’t play to your strengths. Start with your strengths Build your future with career confidence by identifying […]
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Career lessons from the Stoics 3: control what you can, understand what you can’t
Job searching can feel unpredictable, slow, and driven by forces far beyond your influence – labour markets shift due to wider economic factors and related employer needs. So, what can you do? Stoic philosopher Epictetus has the answer: “Make the best use of what is in your power”. It’s all about knowing what’s up to […]
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Career lessons from the Stoics 2: don’t wait – take the next step now
The Stoic philosopher Seneca famously said, “while we wait for life, life passes”. It’s natural to wait until ‘the right moment’; when we’re ‘more qualified’, when work ‘quietens down’, when the time ‘feels right’. Seneca said that the right moment rarely announces itself. Review your goals regularly as they evolve, then use Navigate Your Future […]
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Career lessons from the Stoics 1: grab unexpected opportunities
If your career path so far hasn’t looked the way you planned, you’re in good company. Student careers stories show careers don’t usually move in a straight line and there are many paths to a satisfying future. According to ancient Stoic philosophy, that might be exactly the point. Amor fati: embrace what comes your way […]
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Moving from university to employment as a neurodivergent student with Josh from Evenbreak
Josh Wright is the Candidate and Partnerships Coordinator at Evenbreak, a global disability job board run by and for disabled people. For the past three years, he has worked closely with universities, supporting students and staff by showcasing the resources and opportunities Evenbreak provides. View Evenbreak’s graduate and internship opportunities and listen to discussing your […]
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 […]
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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