During your studies, and for three years after you qualify, you will have full access to all their services, including personalised
support and access to online careers fairs. After that, you will still have access to a wide range of useful careers advice and resources.
Here are five ways the Careers team can help you take your next step towards your goals:
1. Try our Career Planning and Job Seeking Workbook
Want to make your qualification work for you, but don’t know where to start? Our workbook can help you identify the right career path for you, with advice on everything from job seeking to what employers are looking for and how to succeed in applications and interviews.
2. Connect with employers through OpportunityHub and online careers fairs
The Open University partners with hundreds of employers to create a range of opportunities for OU alumni including paid internships (both face-to-face and from home), student visits to employers, volunteering, graduate schemes and job vacancies through OpportunityHub and our regular OU Online TalentConnect careers fairs. This is only available during your studies and for three years after you qualify.3. Build yourself a brilliant CV with our interactive tool
Use the online interactive CV builder and interview simulator so you can make sure your CV grabs attention and that you’ll be fully prepared when you get that interview!
4. Careers workshops, employer lectures, webinars and forums
Our webinars and forums cover a range of career skills, sectors and professions – all designed to help you achieve your career goals. During your studies, and for three years after you qualify, you can also receive personalised guidance from Open University careers professionals, who are on hand to help you get where you want to be.
5. Get inspired by fellow OU students
How did other distance learning students use their Open University qualifications to their advantage? Hear from students from each subject area on what they did after their OU studies, including which skills they've used and their honest advice on the best and worst parts of their jobs.
Whatever your situation and ambitions, we can help you get there. If you studied with The Open University more than three years ago, don’t worry – there are still plenty of resources that are available to you.
Take a look at the Careers Help Centre for advice on finding employment, gaining experience, and a simple guide to the various career options out there.