OU Online TalentConnect 5-7 Nov 2019 is our biggest ever online careers fair, with over 70 top organisations from across the UK who want you for all sorts of roles. That’s over twice as many recruiters than at last year’s November fair, which nearly 3,500 OU students and graduates attended. Discover what’s out there, explore the pathways or find just what you want at OU Online TalentConnect. It’s your chance to get in the loop and meet people who can open doors.

Register now!

Even if you’ve registered for previous fairs, you will need to register again for this one. Once you've registered, you'll receive instructions on how to log in.

You can join from the comfort of your own home, during your lunch break, or on the bus via PC, tablet or smartphone. You can take part in live chats and forums, watch webinars and live presentations, and collect a virtual goody-bag of employer resources to help you on your career journey. To get an inside look around the fair, watch this YouTube video.

"The event is very easy to look around, everything is organised very well. I like how there was a big list of the employers and you could just click on each one to see what they provide." – student attendee

Start by knowing your talent and end up knowing you’re talent. Your OU study proves your commitment to self-improvement, self-motivation, resilience, and time-management. Explore a range of organisations covering every walk of life, whether you’re looking for your dream career, finding your pathway or simply gathering ideas if you’re still unsure what you want to do. You could be an employer’s ideal candidate.

“I thought it was a really great way to have meaningful conversations with students about what they're looking for beyond completing their degree” – employer attendee

Whatever your age or experience, dreams or abilities, stage of study or career up to now, you’ll discover your career confidence at OU Online TalentConnect November 2019. It’s a safe online space to meet recruiters. You’ll also meet fellow attendees and our professional careers team to discuss your career concerns and practice your networking ability.

The fair will be live on the 5-7 November, but you will still be able to log in to see and download content throughout November. You’ll receive more details and information on how to prepare in your Fair Overview which will be emailed to you before the fair opens.

Among the 70 top organisations attending the fair are:

  • The BBC
  • The NHS
  • Unilever
  • The Financial Conduct Authority
  • Macmillan
  • Teach First
  • BAE systems
  • Bupa Care Homes
  • HMRC
  • The National Trust
  • OU Students Association
"The motivation and commitment that every OU student/graduate has whilst completing their chosen course demonstrates a variety of skills. This includes great time management, being flexible and balancing studying around your work and personal life. All of this would absolutely be beneficial in your new role within Mencap and we look for those qualities in the applications we receive." - Mencap

Careers and Employability Services aim to turn your OU study into everyday career confidence. This fair is a great way to start thinking about what you’ve gained from OU study and how you can apply that to your career. At the fair you’ll be able to talk to our expert careers team, with professionals on careers in each faculty, each nation, and for those with extra hurdles to overcome. Explore our sites here on OpportunityHub, through your monthly Careers Express, and on the Help Centre.