Global CVs
Global jobs – CV and application tips So what is a global CV, or what makes a good global application, you may be asking? Having a single CV that could be used for everything would be a dream, but to… Read More »Global CVs
Global jobs – CV and application tips So what is a global CV, or what makes a good global application, you may be asking? Having a single CV that could be used for everything would be a dream, but to… Read More »Global CVs
The common character when applying for graduate-level jobs is that everyone has a degree, so being able to articulate what makes you stand out from other candidates will give you a large advantage. Before starting to look for graduate-level jobs,… Read More »How to use your internationalisation to stand out to UK employers
For students starting undergraduate degree courses (or higher-level courses) at approved universities from September 2020 there will be a two year post-study work visa option. For those who have started their courses before this point, while looking for a permanent… Read More »What to do if a UK company you’re interested in doesn’t sponsor visas
Why that particular qualification and why overseas? Employers are faced with ever-changing qualification changes, making it a job to keep on top of what study and training will make for the best employees within their company. For an non-UK student,… Read More »Explaining qualifications and work experience to UK and overseas employers
You’ve studied and worked hard during your time in the UK and now, having graduated, it’s time to return home and begin your career journey. What has your time in the UK given you that help you to stand out… Read More »What can you offer to employers back home?
Did you know that the Midlands International Group (a group of representatives from over 15 Midlands based university careers services) have a specific focus on careers support for international students and graduates? In this blog I will explain how to make the most of your university’s careers service… Read More »Making the most of your University’s Careers Service
Why should international students get work experience in the UK? For many international students, getting UK work experience is important. It is likely to be valued by employers when you return home, and to give you a chance to develop… Read More »Getting Work Experience
What are your top tips for helping international students to establish their own business within the UK and to secure Tier 1 sponsorship? Establishing your own business is an exciting challenge that many students entertain. This generation of graduates are… Read More »Top tips for establishing your own business within the UK and for securing Tier 1 sponsorship?
Arriving in a new country can be daunting, with the challenge of settling into a new culture, developing new study skills and approaches, as well as finding new activities and challenges to keep you happy and make you feel you belong. … Read More »What are the top three recommended activities, outside of study, for newly arrived international students to engage in?
Members of the Midlands International Group were asked what was the best advice they would give to international students looking for a job in their home country. These are their responses: My advice would be research recruitment agencies and university… Read More »The experts’ advice – home to get a job in your home country