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How OU student Andrew learned to taste success

27 September 2024

‘With the OU you can grow academically and professionally at the same time’ – OU News Skills development is built into every OU students’ journey, in module activities, managing your study time and in our regular live skills workshops. Andrew developed his incredible chocolate business alongside studying at the OU. Here he shares some insights […]

How to see what others see in you

15 August 2023

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

3 May 2023

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 […]

Take control and futureproof your career

6 February 2023

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 […]

Juliet Andrew Orji, Client Services Manager for Employers for Carers

Employers want carers – and here’s why

22 March 2022

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

1 March 2022

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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Category: Discover