If you would like to work in the UK alongside your studies or after you've graduated you need to know the best ways of job hunting, how to promote yourself to a UK employer and about the UK visa regulations.
An employer has certain legal responsibilities when employing you and it is therefore important that you know your rights. You will need to apply for a National Insurance Number as soon as you get a job in the UK. If you are interested in working in the UK after you have graduated you will need to apply for a working visa. You can get further information on this via:
Please visit the Careers and Employment Centre prior to the fair and get your CV checked as British CVs differ in structure and content to those of some countries. If English is not your first language you may also benefit from feedback on the language you have used in your CV.
We can also help you prepare for the way interviews and other selection activities are typically carried out in the UK.
We provide further information and support for international students and graduates who are looking for work in the UK. You can arrange to speak to an adviser individually or attend one of our workshops in the Launchpad programme or the Steps to Success programme co-ordinated by the International Centre.
There may be some companies that you want to focus on who particularly value your language skills and your experience of living in different countries. For example:
Also have a look at the information aimed at international students on the Prospects website.
The University of Wolverhampton's International Centre and The Students' Union can support you in some of these issues.
