International Students & Graduates
What could look better on your CV than a degree supported by a period of employment in a field related to your studies. You don’t even need to relocate; right here in the South local companies will happily consider applications from international candidates.
On the GJS website there is a wide selection of excellent graduate level opportunities which will help you to launch your career.
In addition, the region boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in the British Isles. The South has a milder climate and a wonderful coastline.
Improve Your English
Applying for jobs in the United Kingdom is a challenging business. Ensuring your language skills are up to scratch will help you with your CV and covering letter. Don’t let the language barrier hold you back; there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your knowledge of English.
Refine your level of professional English with specific courses at British Council.
International Graduate Scheme Is Replaced With A Point Based System
The international graduates’ scheme and other skilled workers schemes closed as of 30 June 2008 and is being replaced with points based system. Please see home office website for more information.
National Insurance Numbers
You can seek employment and begin work even if you do not have a permanent national insurance number. You should, however, apply for one as soon as possible after employment commences. The Benefits Office may require proof of employment, such as a letter of confirmation on company letterhead, or a contract of employment. The local Benefits Office in Southampton is St. Cross House, 18 Bernard Street, Southampton SO14 3PJ. Their phone number is 02380 713600. There is a national insurance helpline - call 0845 302 1487 for general queries.
EU Students
Students from the old EU countries (those in the EU prior to 1/5/04) have the same rights to work as UK students with no restriction on working hours. Students from eight of the ten countries who entered the EU on 1 May 2004 have to register in the Workers Registration Scheme operated by the Home Office after starting employment. Different rules apply to Bulgarian and Romanian nationals. Please visit www.workingintheuk.gov.uk for details of regulations.
Other International Students
Passports or visas will have work restrictions listed. If you are permitted to work, you may be limited to 20 hours work per week during term time, with no restrictions during vacation times. Employers are required to do document checks for all employees.
Workers Registration Scheme
From 1 May 2004, most nationals of the new member states (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia) working in the UK will be subject to the Accession State Worker Registration Scheme.
Persons subject to the scheme will need to register if they plan to work for more than one month for an employer in the UK – is this true if you are a student, just graduated??. Nationals of Cyprus and Malta are not required to register for this scheme.