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- how to get a job in uk as an american
- The process of obtaining employment in UK for an American citizen is quite a procedure. Here is a guide to help you navigate the process:
- 1. Research Job Opportunities
- Job Portals: When in search for jobs, simply search on UK based employment search engines, some of which include:
- Indeed UK
- Glassdoor UK
- Totaljobs
- Monster UK
- Company Websites: Some firms advertise vacancies in their websites; this is common with big organizations.
- Recruitment Agencies: Local recruitment agencies should be used in the selection process since there are those who are specialized in placing workers in UK.
- 2. Duties & Responsibilities/Legal | Know Your Work Visa
- You will need a work visa to work in the UK if you are not from EU or EEA countries, unless you are exempted while applying for an EU membership you have to prove that you have enough money to support yourself provided that you may be accepted to work after three months of staying in the country.
- Visa options for Americans:
- Skilled Worker Visa: If the employer who offered you a job is from the UK and he has a valid sponsorship license you can apply for this visa. It has certain necessary skills and a required minimum pay.
- Global Talent Visa: Anyone who either is already an acknowledged leader within your industry or is on track to becoming one (i.e., scientist, engineer, humanist, etc.) might qualify.
- Youth Mobility Scheme Visa: You can use it to work and live in the UK for up to 2 years (depending on your qualifications) if you are an American aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Graduate Visa: For recent university graduates from the UK, let you stay for up to a 2 years and work.
- Note: Before applying for the work visa you must ensure that your employer has been granted adequate authorization by the UK Home Office to sponsor employees and your job must meet the required standard of skill and salary.
- Visa Application Process:
- Here you can apply for a visa through the official website of the government of the United Kingdom.
- Provide fingerprints, photo.
- Offer letter that shows employment, other requirements that qualify for the program are among the basic requirements; English language proficiency.ciency.
3. There are steps that you can take to make sure your Resume/CV and your Cover letter is UK-Ready
Tailor your CV and cover letter to suit UK employers’ expectations:
CV should be well written, brief yet specific to skills possessed by the candidate.
Adopt the British English version of spelling and writing (e.g. Programme not Program).
Place a professional experience summary at the top of the first page of the CV; on this part of the document you should also identify major skills.
A cover letter is business like and should not exceed one page and should be specific to each job being applied for.
4. Prepare for the Job Interview
If you are successful in being short listed for an interview then based on your location, interview may be conducted over the phone or online if you are not based in the UK then you may be invited to the UK for interview.
Learn about work culture and expectation from interviews done in the UK. Some typical questions would be relating to the kind of experience you have, and why you would be interested in working in the UK and why you would be perfect for the position.
5. Financial Proof for the Visa
In a work visa application for example you may have to demonstrate that you have enough money to meet your living expenses during the time you will be working here (unless your employer can sponsor this).
The financial zone may well depend on the type of visa which you are applying for.
6. Tax and National Insurance
If you work in the UK, then you will be expected to pay income tax as well as National Insurance. National Insurance is related to Social Security known in America.
A National Insurance Number (NI number) to be obtained as soon as the candidate arrives in the UK.
7. Housing and Relocation
Start looking for houses for rent in the same vicinity that you expect to secure a job in. They are in major cities such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh however; the cost of living in those locations is relatively high.
Relocation allowances vary and can therefore be missed which means that you will have to arrange to be moved.
8. Seek Support if Needed
In the process one gets assistance from the relocation companies, cultural exchange programs or immigration consultants.
Participate in forums and networks (such as the Expat forums) where people of the US origin will be discussing working in the UK.
9. Immigration Policies Case Stay Up-To-Date
Alphabets have also changed in the UK immigration system due to some of the Brexit and other changes. The best thing you can do to remain relevant is ensuring you read up on any changes in the visa process or job market.
If you prepare yourself well and do as listed above, you’ll be in a very good standing of earning yourself a job and, by extension, the legal right to work in the UK as an American.
