International students

How can the Careers & Employability Service help me?

Want to find out more about working in the UK? Want to improve your skills and employability for when you return home? The Careers & Employability Service provides a range of services to help you, including;

• One-to-one careers advice
  • Discuss your career aspirations or issues
  • Get your CV or application checked
• Events to improve your skills and help you learn about your job options
• Careers fairs

While at university you should also using the services offered on-campus by CEDAS, including 1-to-1 writing consultations and academic writing workshops. Information for international students.

If you are a Chinese student you may find www.prepare2getahead.co.uk useful in planning your career.

Working in the UK

• Visa and immigration information from The International Student Support Office
• UKCISA: The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provide useful  advice and practical information for international students in the UK.
• UK NARIC: The National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the UK - online queries about equivalence of international qualifications
• UKBA: Information about work permits, immigration, special schemes etc.
• EducationUK: Run by the British Council, gives information on all aspects of studying and working in the UK for international students
• Resources for international students on the Careers & Employability Moodle (look for "Get help for international students")
• This helpsheet explains how a firm can hire an international student in the UK. It is designed for you to give to an employer to help them understand the processes and responsibilities.

Working internationally

• JobOnline: Search for jobs abroad
• GoingGlobal: International and UKjob vacancies, country profiles and advice. Access this through your Moodle here 
• CareersTagged: Covers working and studying overseas.
• Prospects: Country profiles and how to find and apply to jobs
• EURES: Comprehensive information on working and studying in all EU countries
• GradLink: "The online careers service for international students studying in the UK.". Home page with links through to specialist sites for India, ASEAN, China, Africa and Canada
• Are you a Chinese student keen to develop your family business or looking to start your own business? Try www.innovate2getahead.co.uk