Finding a rewarding career can be challenging. Recent research suggests almost half of Brits feel stuck in an unrewarding job. Another quarter believe they don’t hold the qualifications they need for a more rewarding position. This month, National Careers Week (March 2-7) takes place. The week aims to empower positive change through careers education and […]
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Dream realisation: Have you achieved your dream job?
What was your dream job as a child? A cowboy? A ballerina? Or perhaps a doctor or a teacher? As children we all had dreams of what we wanted to be when we grew up, but how many of us actually achieved this dream? Just one in three Brits is working in the field they […]
10 Reasons Why You’re Likely to Pull a Sickie
We’ve all at least considered pulling a sickie at some point in our lives. Whether that’s because you’ve woken up filled with stress and dread or you weren’t sensible the night before. Even if we’ve never actually followed it through, considering pulling a sickie has definitely happened at some point. We also can come up […]
New year, new career? Why so many are looking for more rewarding work
The beginning of a new year is a key time for reflection. This year, as we head into a new decade, I feel more than ever people are looking at their lives and considering if they are where they really want to do in life. Would a new career involving more rewarding work make you […]
Why being a teaching assistant is so rewarding
Having a job that is both fulfilling and rewarding is important. If you are looking at getting into a job that is rewarding, consider becoming a teaching assistant. Despite the sometimes chaotic work environment and pressure from parents and colleagues, a teaching assistant role can be one of the most rewarding careers available. You can become part […]
Is it time for a new challenge?
Say goodbye to clock watching! Here’s why 2020 may be the perfect time for you to take on a new challenge and make that change, as well as some top tips to support you on your journey. Are you one of the thousands of people out the work door at 5.01 pm? Maybe you’ve spent […]
Why having a job for life is becoming a thing of the past
Not so long ago having a job for life was considered a great achievement. Many people worked their whole life in one company, celebrating decades of loyalty to a business on retirement. But a new survey of 2,000 UK workers has revealed a job for life is no more! In fact, our research found the […]
A day in the life of a Nurse in A&E
Naomi, aged 27 is a Sister in an A&E department at a hospital in Redditch. From broken bones to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrests and strokes, she can deal with a lot in a day! Tiring but rewarding, she wouldn’t have it any other way! There is never a dull day in the A&E […]
World Kindness Day – Our team's stories
Kindness is very important to the culture here at Open Study College. We thrive on helping others, whether it’s helping a student to find the right course for them, working as a team to help each other with a task, or helping a stranger in the street. In honour of World Kindness Day, we thought […]
What is Access to HE? Find out more about our qualification…
If you’re feeling confused about Access to HE Diplomas, we have all the information you need to help you understand the qualification! What is Access to HE? Access to HE is a widely recognised qualification that provides a route to university. Regardless of whether you are returning to education after a few years or quite […]