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Jobs at Expatica

Check out Expatica's UK employment pages for a continuously updated list of opportunities in a variety of industries around the UK.

EURES

If you are a member of the EU or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), you may still hunt for work in the UK through the EURES (European Employment Services) website. EURES is a job portal network managed by the European Commission that is intended to facilitate free mobility throughout the European Economic Area. You may post your CV and seek information on the legal and administrative concerns involved in working in the UK in addition to searching for job.

However, as a consequence of Brexit, the United Kingdom will leave the European Economic Area in January 2021. This implies that EURES services will no longer be available after the end of 2020.

Public website

Find a job is the government-run internet job search engine for the United Kingdom. There are also Job Centers on the main streets of big towns around the UK where you may look for job openings in person.

Recruitment firms

Most recruiting companies specialize on a certain industry, such as IT, retail, childcare, or secretarial work. Some agencies are headhunters who operate on behalf of major corporations to attract executives and experts. Others are 'temping' agencies that may assist you obtain temporary employment in places like offices and retail.

Look for'recruitment consultants' in the internet phone book, or at Agency Central or Recruitment Search.

Newspapers and printed matter

The Guardian is a great place to find graduate and professional employment, particularly in the arts, culture and media, marketing, government and politics, housing, social care, the environment, and education. Look for employment in all areas online; the print versions concentrate on a different industry each day.

Check out The Telegraph for career opportunities as well. Online opportunities in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors are available at The Big Issue.

Websites for businesses

Examine business websites for open positions as well as information you might utilize to make a speculative application. You may learn about the firm and its competitors, as well as the name of the correct person to contact if you make a direct approach.

Look for the name of the person in charge of making recruiting or budget decisions, not the human resources or personnel office. If the name is not listed on the website, contact the company by email or phone.

Consulates and Embassies

Look for employment openings in your home country's embassy or consulate in the United Kingdom. Whatever the work, you will undoubtedly need a strong level of spoken and written English.

Networking

In the United Kingdom, networking is very crucial since many positions are filled by word of mouth and are never advertised. Make as many contacts as you can. Join the professional networking site LinkedIn and connect with individuals in your industry (trawl through your contacts' connections and request introductions).

You may also check for local networking events. Another option is to join – or start – a meet-up group with others who share your interests.

Make an online profile.

Put yourself out there – virtually – with a dynamic web presence and an easy-to-download CV. Make sure you include a lot of keywords related to the sort of job you're seeking for in your profile and filename so that companies view your profile first (check at other people's CVs and profiles for ideas).

Use a PDF or equivalent format so that as many employers as possible may view it. Once you've completed your profile, download and print it to ensure that it appears exactly way you want it to.