PART-TIME JOB/PLACEMENTS

 

Most graduates need to obtain work experience alongside their degree to be successful in the UK graduate job market. Seeking out part-time work or an internship placement that’s linked to your degree can help you develop real-life skills and industry contacts. If opportunities are scarce, consider approaching companies and offering to volunteer in your chosen industry. Volunteering can be a great way to gain experience while doing something you are interested in and enjoy.

 

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

Business knowledge isn’t just useful for would-be business owners: employers value them too. Many universities will have opportunities for you to pick up experience in this area through various programs, and you can be proactive by taking the lead in university societies. It’ll all make for impressive reading on your CV.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

As an international student, you may already speak more than one language, which will help to set you apart from other candidates. However, if you do not have a native level of English proficiency, be aware that you’ll need a high standard of English to stand a chance of landing a job in the UK. Work on your skills while studying in uk for your degree, and take additional classes if you feel you need to.

 

Start-up visa

The start-up visa has replaced the old Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) visa which is not available anymore.

 

In order to be eligible for a start-up visa, you’ll need to be endorsed by a UK higher education institution or a business organisation with a history of supporting entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom. You’ll also need to be able to show that you have a valid business idea that is new, innovative and viable. You can read all the requirements on the UK government website.

 

The Sirius Programme is a 12-month programme which supports young entrepreneurs from all over the world. They can support around 65 visas every year for young people who want to be entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom.

 




Juli Mora, 26, moved to Edinburgh to do a Master of Fine Art (Glass), after gaining a BA in Graphic Design from Veritas University in San José, Costa Rica. She says she gained a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa to pursue turning her glass collections into a business.

 

“I had to get a sponsorship from the University of Edinburgh by writing a business plan, and in turn the university helped me apply for the endorsement,” she says. “Once secured, I got together the documents required and submitted the application. My visa was approved after two months.”

 

However, Mora adds that this route is not for the faint-hearted: “You have to be very determined to succeed in securing the application and it is also very expensive to pay for the fee to apply. I recommend getting in contact with the career services team at your university for help.”

 

Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme

The third commonly used option to get a visa for the UK is the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. To qualify, you’ll need to be aged 18-30, and be from either Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea or Taiwan. Places are limited, and you’ll need at least £1,890 in savings to apply. With the Tier 5 visa you can stay in the UK for up two years, and it cannot be extended.

 

There’s no denying that staying and working in the UK after you’ve studied there is a tough challenge. But we’ve also seen with the right preparation, exploring all your options and working hard, it is possible to do it. Your university careers office is a good place to go for further advice. They’ll have knowledge of lots of people who have done it, how they did it and can give you advice specific to your situation.

 

An important factor for getting a job after you graduate is the university you choose. The UK has some of best in this respect, take a look:

source:https://www.student.com/

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