The stereotype of the unemployed writer as a starving artist is a common misconception about individuals who choose to pursue a career in creative writing. But the truth? Creative writing can lead you down myriad lucrative, varied, and rewarding career paths. The best part? You’ll be able to put your creative talents to good use […]
Growing up under the shadow of dyslexia during a time when it was not as well known about as it is today, provided a very challenging reality for a child trying to fit into a society that was not fully equipped to understand the realities faced through school. Focus on your daughter, I recall my […]
We spoke to Milimo Banji, award winning entrepreneur, leader and founder and CEO of the Gen Z talent agency TapIn that supports some of the biggest employers in the UK to attract, and hire diverse youth talent. We asked his thoughts on the opportunities in the current jobs market, the importance of soft skills and […]
We spoke to Robyn Drummond, from Fife, Scotland who is a personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and founder of “Thrive with Robyn,” to ask for advice on how she gained the right skills and confidence for her career-path and how studying at the OU helped her get career-ready. Tell us about where you are in your […]
Get yourself #careerready by taking the OU’s employer-endorsed soft skills courses. Starting your career can be a daunting task, with the job market as saturated as it currently is, tonnes of different search platforms and CV formats to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why The Open University (OU) is […]
Ancient philosophers like Cicero and Laozi talked about the value of confidence. Both men independently believed that having it in your life was a great boon. But little did they know how much the world would change two thousand years after they lived. Now more than ever confidence seems to matter. In this post, we’re […]
When leaving college, fresh with the skills and inspiration of your education, chances are you’re going to be on the hunt for a job. With so many different career paths out there, you might know what you want to do already, or still be on the fence over the field you want to pursue. Once […]
At just 24, Henry has already lived a life filled with adventure and cultural immersion, all thanks to his unexpected journey into the world of teaching swimming. Now, as he reflects on his experiences, he shares how his decision to become a swimming instructor not only funded his university studies but also opened doors to […]
Teaching can be an incredibly rewarding career, with so many opportunities and job security. While the pay disputes have been a big debate in the news recently, there have been some breakthroughs in pay increases. But before you even think about applying for anything you should do your research and make sure teaching is the […]
Did you grow up playing Super Mario on the SNES? Whether you come from collecting Pokemon on the Gameboy Colour or click-clacking your way through Candy Crush on your phone, everyone has a game that they’ve loved at some time or another. But have you ever taken a peek behind the scenes of your most […]