Presentation by careers adviser and International Student Support, University of Sussex, May 2017

1. Claire Ward & Claudine Grant
Visas and
employment in the
UK

2.  Clarify what type of position you are looking for based
on your skills, your interests and experience.
 Research where and when to look for vacancies –
check the full range of media including web sites,
printed resources and recruitment events (Job fairs).
 Register with Gradlink http://www.gradlinkuk.com/
 Create a list of relevant vacancy sources and sign up fpr
email alerts.
Next steps..

3. Next steps..
http://www.gradlinkuk.com/

4.  Careers and Employability centre - Jobs
 Websites – Milkround, Target, Graduate jobs
 Careers events http://summergradfair.co.uk/
 Professional bodies – ACCA, IMecE, IPA, BPS
 Specialist websites – NHS, Jobs.ac.uk, Economist
 Indeed.com
 Speculative applications
Vacancy sources
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers

5. Vacancy sources
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/index

6. Next steps.

7. If you require a Tier 2 visa to remain in the UK to work you can check
whether a potential employer is an authorised sponsor on the UKVI
list, before applying.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-
workers
You can also check if the job you are interested in meets the minimum
salary RQF Level 6 and skill levels for tier 2 sponsorship in the Codes
of Practice:
www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-j-
codes-of-practice-for-skilled-work
Tier 2 visa

8.  If you are looking for a short period of work experience in the UK
(up to12 months) there are options with a Tier 5 visa under the
“Youth Mobility programme” or the Government Authorised
Exchanges. There are no minimum salaries for this route and you
can work for any employer. If you find an employer willing to offer
you an internship, you can ask a private organisation that sponsors
Tier 5 visas to arrange the visa for you.
 www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-
workers
Tier 5 – Getting work experience

9.  Identify potential employers
 Phone or research on line to find a key contact to
contact
 Send a tailored CV and cover letter targeted to that
company
 Follow up with a phone call or email after 1-2 weeks
Making speculative applications

10.  Research the roles and the employers carefully
 Tailor your application to the role, and..
 Get advice on your application
 Show your enthusiasm and demonstrate your motivation
 Join a professional body to network, learn about the
sector and show your commitment (BPS, Law Society,
ACCA)
 Have a back up plan!
Recommendations..

11.  Careers and Employability Centre, The Library
 Careers Advisers available daily
 Briefings – applications, CVs, interviews etc
 Employer Events – listed on events page
 www.sussex.ac.uk/careers
 www.prospects.ac.uk
For more information..

12. questions?