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Dyspraxia and your career

What is dyspraxia? Dyspraxia (also called developmental coordination disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition which affects movement, coordination and motor skills. People often associate it with poor spatial awareness, but it can also lead to difficulties in processing, judgement, and memory. The NHS estimate that around 3-5% of adults in the UK have dyspraxia. Everyone’s experience […]

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Imposter syndrome – why it happens and what you can do about it

Imposter syndrome is the internal experience of believing that you aren’t as competent as others perceive you to be. It often comes with the fear of being exposed as a fraud, and a tendency to downplay personal achievements. It can affect anybody, regardless of background, skill level, or degree of expertise. If that sounds like […]

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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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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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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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