INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Working and Studying in the UK and Abroad

• Careers is here to help you from the very first day you come to UCLan and throughout your studies.

Throughout these slides we will cover:• UK style applications• Checking your international qualifications• Finding jobs in the UK• Finding jobs outside the UK• Postgraduate study in the UK and abroad• Visa information• Where to go for further advice

UK style applicationsIn the UK, the application process may involve different steps depending on the size of the employer, the level of specialism and the seniority of the post.The process may involve a few or all of these steps, (often, but not always, in this order):

- an on-line/paper application form or CV with covering letter - application tests (personality and psychometric tests) - telephone interview - assessment centre (with a combination of tests, interview/s, group exercises, tours/opportunities to meet the staff) - face to face interview- job offer (subject to acceptable references, a medical check and sometimes security checks).

UK style applications

Employers place great importance on English language fluency, self-awareness, relevant skills for the job and job motivation. Each job application should be individually tailored to meet the needs of the employer.

We have a series of career booklets for more information and advice on the application process:

CV Help

Cover Letter Guide

Application Form Guide

Personal Statement

Interview Help

Psychometric Testing

Assessment Centres

Checking your international qualificationsWhen listing your international qualifications you should indicate the equivalent educational level in the UK. If you are not sure then you can check with the organisation UK Naric

Finding jobs in the UKUCLan links

• UCLan careers website (includes My Futures jobs portal)• Student Union Opportunities Centre• Lancashire Student Volunteering• Work Experience and Volunteering (Careers booklet)• Creative Approaches to Job and Work Experience Search (Careers

booklet)

External links• Job Centre Plus• Local newspapers e.g. Lancashire Evening Post• Volunteer Centre in Preston

Finding jobs outside the UK• Work Abroad section on International Futures • Target Jobs working abroad information• Going Global – find international jobs and

internships. Expert advice onCVs, work permit and visa requirements for work abroad

• Country guides for international students planning on returning to their home country

Postgraduate study in the UK and Abroad• Studying at UCLan

• Studying in the UK

• Studying outside the UK

Visa information• Working during studies - advice and information from

UKCISA– You can also contact the

International Student Support & Compliance Teamor email PBSHelp@uclan.ac.uk

• Working after studies - advice and information from UKCISA– Working Visas presentation – slides from recent seminar by

an Immigration Solicitor N.B. Careers cannot offer specialist visa advice and support.

Further information and advice• If you have any international queries, you can

drop in to Careers and speak to our International Careers Adviser on Monday and Tuesday 1-2 p.m. (no appointment needed).