AFTER GRADUATION: Finding a Job as an International Student
Finding a job after graduation as an international student is probably one of the most frustrating things to think about. A lot of organisations would prefer to not have to deal with applicants for which they would have to sponsor for a work visa. In that case, it's a lot easier to just give positions to UK citizens and permanent residents. This makes it a lot more difficult for us foreigners because only a handful of organisations are willing to sponsor successful international applicants. The fact that as an international student, you are limited in where you can apply for is bad enough but no one mentioned THE APTITUDE TESTS. As an international student, you are on a Tier 4 (General Student) Visa which allows you to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time. The visa typically expires in October and if you haven't managed to secure a job or further education, you would need to return to your home country. The biggest piece ...