The expert’s advice – finding a job in the UK Members of the Midlands International Group were asked what was the best advice they would give to international students looking for a job in the UK. These are their responses:… Read More »The experts’ advice – finding a job in the UK
Networking is oft-cited as the most effective way to find a job. Your university careers service will probably have resources on how to do this. However, as an international student, networking with people in the UK can seem daunting regardless of… Read More »Networking in the UK when you lack confidence in your English-language skills
What to do with the last 4 months of your visa After graduation, you may have some time left in the UK before your visa expires. If you are wondering how to best use this time, consider developing your career… Read More »What to do with the last 4 months of your visa
Firstly, it’s normal to feel nervous before a job interview. As long as the nerves do not get too much, this isn’t anything to worry about. Sometimes though you may feel additional worry or pressure because you are interviewing in… Read More »Worried about being interviewed in a different language?
I, like many fresh graduates, received many, many rejections for job applications. I often ask for feedback (unless the company clearly states they cannot give any); but time after time I receive the same one-liner: You were a good candidate,… Read More »5 reasons to hire an international student
There is a lot of information out there about ensuring you network effectively. I wanted to present some of the issues international students may face and propose practical ways to overcome these difficulties. However, firstly I want to talk about… Read More »Networking and your Personal Brand.
Networking for International Students Image: CC0 – Public Domain. No attribution required You might have heard about networking and how important it can be in helping individuals achieve their professional and personal goals. But what exactly is it? Networking is… Read More »What is networking?
Why gain global competencies? Intercultural skills will benefit you whatever your career plans Are you open to trying out different things – new experiences, different cultures or learning things in new ways? Do you look out for, and exploit new… Read More »Why gain global competencies?