13/02/2020

WORKING IN THE UK

The UK is an attractive destination for foreign employees and global companies. Most foreign nationals have one advantage over their British colleagues or competitors. They are fluent in at least one foreign language. This is an important factor if you consider working in the UK. There are approximately 30 million people aged 16 and over who are currently employed in the UK. London is the place where most people working in the UK end up. Europe’s financial capital attracts a lot of international business, and most multinational companies have a London branch.

Permits and qualifications for working in the UK

English remains an essential requirement for most people working in the UK. If you need a permit for working in the UK, English language skills are mandatory. To work in the UK you will need a current UK work visa. There are a variety of UK working visas, work permits and passports that enable you to legally work in the UK.

 Finding a job in the UK

There are a number of recommended sources for those keen on working in the UK. “The Guardian” newspaper is the best source for skilled job seekers  in the UK. It dedicates several pages to different fields of employment on certain days of the week, e.g. media jobs on one day, vacancies in the public sector on another. It also offers an extensive, nationwide online job database searchable by anyone with an interest in working in the UK. For people considering working in the UK for a limited period of time, registering with recruitment agencies specializing in temporary jobs, is often the way forward.