Congratulations to those on the Graduate Visa, allowing international students to stay in the UK for two years after completing their MSc, MA, or MBA. However, the Conservative Government’s immigration policies seem to aim at reducing long-term residency for those who arrived between 2022–2024. If you wish to stay beyond your visa, this guide offers tips to boost your chances of securing a sponsorship job.
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
- Business Consulting and Support
- Construction
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance and Insurance
- Health and Social Care
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing, Transport, and Storage
- Professional and Technical Roles
- Retail
TIPS FOR LANDING YOUR DREAM JOB
- Research 50-70 companies related to your field of study or experience.
- Attend job fairs and network both within and beyond your community.
- Upskill and improve your qualifications for your target role.
- Build a strong personal brand (polished CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, etc.).
- Reach out to recruiters, hiring managers, and companies directly.
- Regularly visit career pages of identified companies.
TOP COMPANIES OFFERING SPONSORSHIP
NHS, Barclays, Ernst & Young (EY), HSBC, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Rolls-Royce, Unilever, Deloitte, Aldi, Google, GSK, Amazon, etc.
WHERE TO SEARCH
- GOV UK: www.gov.uk/find-a-job
- Total Jobs: www.totaljobs.com
- Indeed: www.uk.indeed.com
- CV Library: www.cvlibrary.co.uk
- Hays UK: www.hays.co.uk
- Randstad: www.randstad.co.uk
- Reed: www.reed.co.uk
- Monster: www.monster.co.uk
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com
- JobServe: www.jobserve.com
ADDITIONAL TIPS
- If you can’t land sponsorship immediately, take a part-time or full-time role to sustain yourself while continuing your search.
- Not all jobs are advertised—use your networking skills and connect with your circle for unlisted opportunities.
- Reflect on your career goals, strengths, and opportunities in your industry.
Good luck! #CareerAdvice #SecureYourCareer
