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Happiness VS money is an age-old conundrum. Would you rather earn more and be unhappy or earn less yet enjoy work? Well, new data, released today here at Open Study College, revealed that a whopping 80% of us here in the UK are NOT happy with our current career or job role and, surprisingly, those […]

For most people, we all have some personal and professional goals that we set out to achieve. Whether it’s a pay rise, a promotion, securing a new job, or finding a job you’re happier in – we all have something we would like to work towards and become successful in.  Ahead of National Careers Week, […]

We’ve all had the idea of starting our own business one day, no matter how fleeting a thought it was.   Whether you want to start your own business or get your foot in the door and take the next step in your business career, here are seven great reasons why you should study business.  Broad […]

It can be difficult to decide which avenue to go down when it comes to psychology due to the varied nature of the industry. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at a few different job roles within the psychology field to help give you an idea of what each one involves. Psychologist […]

With rising costs and ongoing strikes for pay rises, many people in the UK are looking for some extra cash to earn on the side to boost their current income. For some people, that might be a second job, picking up some weekend shifts, or partaking in the new rising trend of side hustles.   In […]

Mental health is a topic that is, thankfully, being more and more widely spoken about. Taking care of your well-being is so important and there are many ways in which you can do that. Not everyone is the same, though, and what works for some may not work for you. Here are just a few […]

Earning an extra income is never a bad thing and it’s easier than ever to turn your hobby into a money-creating side hustle. Not sure what path to go down when it comes to starting your own side hustle? Well, here are just a few of the many options… Personal trainer Keeping fit, earning money, […]

“OSC always builds me up and makes me feel like I can do anything. It is a lot of work but every step is one step closer to my dream.” Laura, Lake District, Cumbria Laura is well on her way to becoming a fully qualified counsellor and continuing on her path to helping people. Laura […]

What is an accountant? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses and people better understand their finances and make more informed strategic decisions. This information allows business owners and investors see how a company is doing over […]

Accounting and bookkeeping are both important aspects of managing a business’s finances. Whilst they do seem quite similar at first glance, there are a few main differences. What is accounting? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses […]