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how to get a job in england as an american?
- There are a few things that an American has to do to get a job in England. Here’s a detailed guide to help you navigate the process:
- 1. Check Visa Requirements
- This is normally obtained as a requirement once one wants to work in England as a foreigner. The UK has different types of visa and this depends with your job as well as the qualification that you possess.
- Skilled Worker Visa: This is the most popular visa provided to those Americans who want to work in the UK. The UK Home Office must also approve your job offer received from a company or organization in the UK. It has to be matched to a particular skill and salary level as well.
- Salary requirement: It has to be a paid role that is earning at least £26,200 per annum or at a rate of at least £10.75 per hour (although these rates can differ according to the job).
- Job offer: An employer is required to produce to you the certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
- Global Talent Visa: This visa may be for you if you are professional with skills in technology, science, art or any other profession. You are supposed to be affiliated with an accredited body or showcase great talent.
- Youth Mobility Scheme Visa: If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 years this visa will enable you to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to two years. Although this is done on contractual basis only in selected countries, and at the moment United States is not part of the contract.
- Graduate Visa: After visiting the UK as a student example by doing degree program, one maybe allowed to stay and work in UK for 2 years under Graduate Visa.
2. Search for Jobs
There are many job portals in the UK which post the details of the employment opportunities. Some popular sites include:
LinkedIn: It is a very helpful site for Job seekers and especially for professional networking.
Indeed UK: Comes with a large selection of jobs advertised.
Reed.co.uk: Yet another site that provides the UK jobs to its visitors and customers.
Glassdoor UK: One may read the reviews of companies and vacancies will also be posted.
Jobcentre Plus: Public employment service for the United Kingdom.
This means that When searching, ensure that the job has a way of sponsoring non-EU workers if you are the type that requires a visa.
3. Tips on How to Write Resume and Cover Letter
The UK has some key differences in how CVs (resumes) are formatted compared to the US:
Personal information: The CV should not contain information such as age, marital status or a photograph.
Professional experience: Focus on the results rather than responsibilities. Where practical, measure results in terms of such specifications as structure, form, or size.
Education: Be keen to show your United States qualifications while ensuring that you stipulate whether they are at par with your United Kingdom equivalents, for instance, a United States Bachelor’s degree is recognized at par with a United Kingdom Bachelor’s degree.
Unlike application letters where you introduce yourself and why you are qualifying for the job, Cover Letters should only outline how you meet the requirements for the job advertised, and why you will be thrilled to work for the organization.
4. Apply for Jobs
After you have reached firm conclusions as to your resume and a cover letter, begin to look for jobs. Visa sponsorship is often listed in the job advertisements and the applicant should be extra vigilant when looking at them. In any case, you can politely inquire from the recruiter or employer, whether they can sponsor your work visa or not.
5. Prepare for Interviews
UK employers will likely conduct interviews in a similar manner to those in the US, but there are some differences:
Tone: It is maybe a little bit more formal from the time that I do interview here in Britain than to the time I do it in America.
Questions: Be ready to discuss you and your family’s fit into life in the UK and understand business culture in the UK.
Professionalism: Time management with specific regard to punctuality and polite behavior are major aspects of the culture in the UK.
6. Get Your Visa
If you have been offered a job and the employer who offered the job to you issues you with a Certificate of Sponsorship then that is the time that you can apply for a visa. The process involves:
Online application: Again, you will have to complete the right visa application through the Internet.
Biometric information: As part of the process you give fingerprints and a photo.
Visa fee: You will then have to pay the fees of the visa depending on which visa you want to apply for.
Health surcharge: You will also have to cater for the Immigration Health surcharge in the United Kingdom meant for hospital services.
After getting the visa approved one can move into the UK and start working.
7. Move to the UK
However, once the visas are granted they allow you to proceed towards moving to the UK. Upon arrival, ensure you:
Obtain a registration from the UK Home Office if one applies (if any).
Get a National Insurance (NI) Number: This is in order to meet tax obligations and to help out in the support of social services in England.
Get yourself a bank account with a bank in UK as the salary may be wired to this account.
Additional Tips:
Networking: Connect on any social network especially on LinkedIn and if possible attend a job fair or any event in the UK.
Consider Temporary or Part-Time Jobs: Some first step into the job market with a temporary or part-time job, often as a starting point in a specific sector or commercial operations: for example, catering and retail.
Understand the UK Job Market: Always ensure that you have some knowledge of the UK job market and fields that are expanding, technology, health, and banking.
So by studying these ideas you would be well on your way to getting your desired job in England as an American.
