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How to see what others see in you
Chatting to my sister before I went to a job interview a few years ago, she gave me some advice. “Tell them you’re really good at putting other people at ease,” she said. “Am I?” I asked, surprised. Sometimes, we don’t realise that what we’re naturally good at is something other people wish they could […]
Discover your future – caterpillar your career
Finding the right career path can make you feel a bit like a caterpillar – slow and small in a world much bigger than you where everything seems a bit hairy and scary. Don’t worry, you’re not alone, this is often the case for students at the ‘Discover’ career readiness stage. We should also not […]
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Take control and futureproof your career
The world of work has always been subject to change, but in recent years it feels as though the pace of change has snowballed and this can make the future feel uncertain for many of us. The pandemic dramatically transformed the way a lot of people work. Remote and hybrid working is now part of […]
Careers squared: Turn your ambitions into manageable actions
Struggling to find your next step, overwhelmed by your ambitions or daunted by the options available? OU Careers Consultant Steven provides some tools and advice to navigate your future in manageable steps: “Many students I talk to struggle to know where to start when it comes to their career. I like to use the ‘square […]
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Employers want carers – and here’s why
Are you an OU student and combining your studies with being a carer? If so, perhaps you’re starting to discover career options that fit in with your caring responsibilities, or exploring pathways to specific career goals. You may even be ready to start applying for opportunities. Start discovering where OU study might take you with […]
Careers advice: Be more platypus
What on Earth does a platypus have to do with your career? Jack from the OU’s Careers and Employability Services thinks it’s high time careers advice extolled the virtues of the humble platypus… If you’re not sure what you’ve got to offer, don’t know which direction to go in, or you’re struggling to find a […]
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