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Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?
Money & Business

Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?

...skills-based CV might help present your abilities in the best light...[A visitor to 2012's Skills Show tries their hand at hairdressing] What is a skills-based CV? A skills-based CV emphasises your personal qualities, rather than your employment history, and is a very popular format with mature graduates, or people who have had gaps in their employment for whatever...
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Article 5 mins
Everyday maths: using our visual skills to navigate a data and image-rich world
OpenLearn Ireland

Everyday maths: using our visual skills to navigate a data and image-rich world

...believing - or can it help with maths as well? Complete this interactive activity to find out how to use your visual skills to help you estimate and make calculations...[A photograph of a man sitting on a cliff. In the distance, there is a lighthouse. This is the banner image for the activity.] Select the image above to start the interactive activity, or click this link....
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Article 5 mins
History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts – a case study of Robinson Crusoe
History & The Arts

History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts – a case study of Robinson Crusoe

...study of Robinson Crusoe, is the second tutorial in a series designed to help users of the UK Reading Experience Database (UK RED) search, browse and use this resource, and explores the use of historical evidence to understand the reading and reception of a literary text, in this case Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe. The first tutorial in this series (Red_1) shows how...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments
Education & Development

Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments

...studying. Three approaches, or a mixture of them, may help us to solve the dilemma: It is essential there are clear definitions of what constitutes good and acceptable academic practice in the respective assessment context. Rules for the uses of translation tools and citations, and established formal policies regarding student use of machine translation in assessment,...
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Article 5 mins
My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...skills to build bigger and better things...Civil engineering case study This short video shows Daniel, who is following the graduate route to become a civil engineer. Transcript How to apply for a CSCS card The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides proof that individuals have the necessary training and qualifications to carry out their work. For more...
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Article 20 mins
How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed
Education & Development

How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed

...study...Every learner’s journey is unique but for many of our graduates, OpenLearn played a key role in helping them build confidence, gain new skills and take the next step towards their goals. To celebrate their success, we spoke to students on their graduation day about how OpenLearn supported their studies. Below you can watch their stories in their own words. Aimee...
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Video 5 mins
Take the next step with an Open University short course
Education & Development

Take the next step with an Open University short course

...skills that you can immediately apply in the real world. Julia Pennacchia, who studied a short course with the OU, said: From the very start of the course, I was learning things that I could put into practice straight away. As a result, my manager started to give me more responsibility which in turn improved my confidence. This was a huge benefit to me in my work. How...
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Article 5 mins
Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Money & Business

Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises

...Studying our free business courses and interactives will help improve your skills and knowledge in business fundamentals, with additional courses tailored to the unique challenges the voluntary sector faces...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want, studying at your own pace. Some of our courses are badged, helping you to improve your...
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Article 10 mins