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International Student Career Basics Series Careers & Employability, Student Life Lower Ground Floor (Level A), University House, University of Salford, M5 4WT. t: 0161 295 5088 e: futures@salford.ac.uk w: www.careers.salford.ac.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/UoSCareers Facebook: www.facebook.com/salfordcareers
Contents
Introduction
Part time work while you study
What is a National Insurance Number (NINO)?
How do I get a National Insurance Number?
How Can I Find A Part-time Job?
How do I apply for Part-time jobs?
Specific information for students from Bulgaria/Romania
Specific information for students from Croatia
Further Study in the UK
Working in the UK after you finish your studies
Finding Work in Your Home Country and Across the Globe
Can Careers & Employability Still Help me Once I Have Returned
Home?
1Introduction
This booklet aims to provide information and help for international students
studying at the University of Salford. Primarily for the purposes of this
booklet international students are defined here as students who normally
live outside the UK and European Union/European Economic Area (EEA).
However, we have included here some information for Croatian students
who have to follow some slightly different rules to those from other EEA
countries.
This handout has the following main sections:
Part time work while you study
Further Study in the UK
Working in the UK after you finish your studies
Finding Work In Your Home Country
How Can Careers & Employability Help?
As an international student studying at the University of Salford, you can
use all the facilities of Careers & Employability. This includes job seeking
resources, such as free information booklets and handouts, and attendance
at career service talks, workshops and events.
Occasionally, events and workshops aimed specifically at international
students are organised. All details will be found at
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/events.php
The Careers and Employability blogs, Facebook and Twitter pages also
contain useful information that is continually updated.
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/interactive
You can also book a confidential appointment with a Careers Consultant to
talk through your future career plans or to receive advice about your CV/job
application. A Careers Consultant will listen to your ideas, help you identify
your strengths, weaknesses and skills and assist you in relating all of these
things to the world of work. To book an appointment or find out details of
service visit: http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/careeradvice
2Part time work while you study
As well as being a chance to earn money, part-time working provides
opportunities to develop skills rated highly by graduate employers. For
example, time management, team-working, numeracy, creative thinking
and commercial awareness. Most international students are eligible to work
part-time whilst they are studying at the University.
The University recommends that you take on paid work for no more than 16
hours per week during term-time so you have enough time for your studies.
Legally, international students on a Tier 4 student visa currently cannot
work for more than 10 or 20 hours per week (as dictated by the visa stamp)
during term-time/teaching weeks, except in the case of an agreed work
placement or internship. If you have ‘Student Visitor Visa’ you are not
allowed to work at all.
Other restrictions/variations may apply: for example, you cannot engage in
self-employment if you are a current student from outside the European
Economic Area. If a student holds a points based system (PBS) Dependant
Visa then there are no work or study restrictions.
In all cases you can check your status with a University Adviser
authorised to give such help, especially if you have a ‘prohibition’ on
your passport stamp or visa sticker.
Authorised Advisers include the Specialist International Advisers in Student
Life or the International Student Adviser based in the Advice Centre at the
Students Union.
Student Life
University House, Peel Park Campus
Tel: 0161 295 0023
E-mail: studentlife-visas@salford.ac.ukWebsite:
www.advice.salford.ac.uk/international
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09.00am - 17:00pm.
3Julie Southern,
International Student Adviser
Advice Centre
Students Union
Tel: 0161 736 7811
You can also get advice on work regulations from the following:
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has up-to-date
and important information for international students on the regulations for
working in the UK both during and after study. See www.ukcisa.org.uk/
Information is also available online from the British Council
athttp://www.educationuk.org/global/articles/working-while-studying/
Part-time work: Terms and Definitions
Employment, work and job are terms that are often used to mean the
same thing.
Similarly, Company, Firm, Business and Employer are also often
used interchangeably.
Voluntary work is usually unpaid.
Work experience may be either paid OR unpaid. Make sure you
check!
It can also be referred to as a work placement or internship.
Casual work or part-time work is usually paid and is typically taken by
students in retail (shops), pubs, restaurants, tourist attractions,
offices, night clubs, factories and warehouses, etc.
You should also be aware that some jobs advertise pay rates as pro
rata. Pro-rata is used on job adverts for part-time work where the
salary is a portion of what the annual salary would be if it were a full-
time job. For example, a job that is three days a week advertised with
a salary of £17,000 pro-rata would mean that you would be paid
3/5ths (60%) of £17,000 a year.
All jobs should pay at least the minimum wage – a legally set figure,
usually changing in October each year. For example, from 1st October
2014, employees aged 18-20 are entitled to a national minimum
wage of £5.03 per hour and employees aged 21 or over are entitled
to a national minimum wage of £6.31 per hour.
4To keep up-to-date with the changes to the Minimum Wage, visit the
website of DirectGov at https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-
rates
Careers & Employability can provide information about where you
can find job vacancies, but Careers & Employability staff CANNOT
apply to employers on your behalf. In the UK, you are expected to
apply for jobs yourself.
What are the benefits of working part-time?
Part-time work will benefit you in many ways – it can develop your
employability skills, help you meet people and give you the
opportunity to earn money while you study. However, there are a few
things to note:
Most part-time jobs, especially those that employee students are
unlikely to be senior or managerial roles – the most common types of
part-time jobs for students are bar work, retail, hospitality and
office/secretarial work
What is a National Insurance Number (NINO)?
All international students will need a National Insurance Number when
working in the UK. You do not need to have a NINO before starting work,
but you must obtain one when you get a job. National Insurance is a
compulsory government tax that is automatically deducted from your pay.
International students are not exempt. Your employer takes National
Insurance contributions (NICs) from your pay before you get it. Everyone
who earns more than £153 per week currently (2014-2015 rates) must pay
National Insurance contributions.
How do I get a National Insurance Number?
Telephone the National Insurance Number Registrations Helpline on 0845
915 7006 or 0300 200 3502. Explain that you are an International student
and that you are seeking work or have found work and need a National
Insurance Number.
5EU students
If you are an EU student you will be offered an appointment (an interview)
to go to the local office and apply for your NINO. They normally write to you
to confirm the appointment details.
You will need to take your passport or EU identity card and proof of your
UK address. It is a good idea to take your University student card and any
evidence that you have been looking for work or that you have a job, but
these are not required.
International students with a visa issued in the UK
If you are an international student with a visa which has been renewed in
the UK (this means you have either a UK residence permit in your passport
or a blue and pink Biometric Residence Permit card (BRP), you will be
offered an appointment (an interview) to go to the local office and apply for
your NINO. They normally write to you to confirm the appointment details.
You will need to take your passport, your BRP (if you have one), your
police registration document (if you have one), and proof of your UK
address. It is a good idea to take your University student card and any
evidence that you have been looking for work or that you have a job, but
these are not required.
International students with a visa issued abroad
If you are an international student whose visa (Entry Clearance) was issued
abroad, you will be sent some forms to complete. You will not be offered an
interview because you do not need an interview!
How long will it take to get my NINO?
It takes 5-8 weeks for the NINO to be issued. Remember you do not need
to have a NINO before starting work, but you must obtain one when you get
a job. Your employer must pay your wages once you start work. They
cannot refuse to pay you even if you are still waiting for your NINO to be
issued. A round-up of information national insurance and other tax issues
is available at:
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/nin
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/internationalpart
6How Can I Find A Part-time Job?
Part-time work job vacancies are promoted by Careers & Employability via
an online jobs board at www.careers.salford.ac.uk/jobs
The first time you use the site you will need to register, but after that you
simply log-in with your user name and password; you can also set your
profile to have the latest vacancies emailed to you.
Each October, Careers & Employability organise a part-time jobs fair where
employers come to the campus to promote part-time jobs to University of
Salford students.
Throughout the year, employers may also visit the University looking for
students to work part-time. Make sure you keep up-to-date with such useful
information by checking the Careers & Employability website at
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/events
There are many bars, restaurants and retail outfits in Manchester that
recruit students all year round. Places to start looking are: Manchester
Arndale, Trafford Centre, also key areas such as Deansgate and Oxford
Road in Manchester are very busy with bars and restaurants.
Other places you can look for work include newspaper job sections and
recruitment agencies. For more information on where to look download our
Guide to finding a part time job from our Download zone:
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/careerplanningguides
7How do I apply for Part-time jobs?
Many employers will ask you to send in your CV (résumé) as part of your
application for work, or will ask you to complete an application form. Your
CV is your marketing tool. It summarises your qualifications, experience
and skills, targeting your summary so it is relevant to the job you are
applying for. A good CV or application can go a long way to convincing
employers that you are right for the job.
The following handouts are available free of charge from Careers &
Employability:
Creating a CV
Writing a Covering Letter
Successful Application Forms
Interviews
All these handouts are available, together with other resources including
some short films www.careers.salford.ac.uk/downloadzone
Films include one which is an online walk-through of writing a standard
student/graduate CV.
You can also complete 2 short tutorials on creating a CV and looking for a
part-time job:
http://www.getready.salford.ac.uk/page/creating_cv
http://www.getready.salford.ac.uk/page/part_time_job
Will someone check my CV for me?
There are a range of options for getting your CV checked:
CV Clinics, career drop ins and pre-booked appointments are available in
University House, Maxwell, Allerton and Peel buildings.
You can check our website for the up-to-date list of careers advice options.
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/appointmentanddropin or give us a
ring 0161 295 5088. We also offer e-guidance and Skype guidance.
8However, please note:
Careers Consultants and CV advisers CANNOT write application
forms for you, but they can give you useful advice on what employers
are looking for and how you can relate your own skills and
experiences to the particular job.
Careers Consultants and CV advisers can give you information on
the principles of writing a CV and will discuss your CV with you.
Consultants can suggest how you can improve your CV, but
CANNOT write it for you, nor spend time correcting your grammar
and spelling.
Is there any help specifically for International Students?
Occasionally, workshops just for international students are organised
covering CVs application forms and job interviews - all details will be found
at www.careers.salford.ac.uk/events
The University of Manchester has prepared information for international
students on job search and career planning techniques with details of how
to adapting your CV for the UK market
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/cvs/
Specific information for students from Bulgaria/Romania
Until 1st January 2014, Bulgarians and Romanians were subject to several
restrictions when seeking to work in the UK. These restrictions have now
been lifted and these students are treated in same way as rest of EU
students.
Specific information for students from Croatia
You must apply for a yellow registration certificate if you want to work while
you’re a student in the UK.
You can only work for up to 20 hours a week in term-time, unless you’re
training to do a specific job (a ‘vocational course’) and the course includes
a work placement which is vital to your study.
9You’ll need:
to have private comprehensive health insurance or a European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC)
a letter from your UK college, university or other place of study with the
name of your course and the start and end dates
proof that you’ve got enough money to support yourself - either bank
statements or a letter from your sponsor or funder
You need to be in the UK to apply for this and you should do this as soon
as possible when you arrive. Full details are available here:
https://www.gov.uk/croatian-national
10Further Study in the UK
If you wish to remain in the UK longer than the period initially granted
in order to undertake further study, you must apply to the Home
Office to extend your leave to remain in the UK; it is important that
you seek advice from the authorised student advisers, listed
previously.
How Can I Find Out about Postgraduate Study?
Further study after a first degree, usually takes the form of postgraduate
study or research. To find out about postgraduate study in the UK, start
with the following information on the Careers & Employability website at
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/final#further
Other Sources of information
The following sites will help you locate further information
Association of Commonwealth Universities
See this site for information on scholarships for postgraduate funding
available to citizens of commonwealth countries.
www.acu.ac.uk
British Council
The British Council produces a range of useful information sheets for
international students on studying in the UK.
www.educationuk.org
There is a very useful search facility on this site which allows you to search
for postgraduate courses and scholarships at UK institutions.
http://www.educationuk.org/global/sub/scholarships-and-money/
Find A PhD
A guide to current postgraduate research and PhD studentships. There is a
detailed funding key to each opportunity which will show you if international
applicants are eligible to apply. www.findaphd.com
11Graduate Prospects
The Graduate Prospects website has lots of information on postgraduate
study, including information aimed specifically at International students.
You can search for courses and apply for a large number of courses online.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pgintstud
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA),
UKCISA has lots of important information and guidance for international
students on studying in the UK. www.ukcisa.org.uk/
UK NARIC
The UK NARIC provides a service for international students seeking
information on comparability between international and UK qualifications.
Please note, there is a charge for this service. www.naric.org.uk/
The international recruitment staff at the institution where you want to study
may also be able to advise you on accessing NARIC via the university.
Unistats
The official website to help you compare subjects at universities and
colleges in the UK. http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/
University of Salford International Office
If you are thinking about further study at the University of Salford, the
International Office can help with information about entry requirements, and
costs of studying here. Sometimes there are bursaries available for
international students. www.salford.ac.uk/international/
12Working in the UK after you finish your studies
Main visa options for Non-EEA Students
Tier 5 – Work experience for international graduates
This scheme is part of the temporary worker visa legislation.
This scheme allows international graduates the chance to stay in the UK for
a maximum period of 24 months for training and 12 months for work
experience. It is relevant to students who need to do a period of
professional training in the UK to qualify, e.g., architects, lawyers,
pharmacists. Individual employers cannot sponsor an individual and a
sponsor must have no intention of employing an applicant in the UK after
period of training completed.
This scheme also allows for participation in temporary work under
government-authorised internship programmes such as BUNAC
(http://www.bunac.org/usa/interninbritain) and Tier5intern
(http://tier5intern.com/). Such schemes allow for up to a 6 month paid
internship in the UK. A student generally finds a placement, and will need
to show they meet certain financial maintenance and English language
requirements and apply for the visa from home country.
Further information is available here: https://www.gov.uk/tier-5-government-
authorised-exchange
Tier 2 - Employer sponsored work visa
https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
Summary of Tier 2 work visa
Get a degree from a highly trusted university
Work for an employer on the UK sponsored register,
https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers
The graduate level job needs to be paying at least £20,000
Pass the Points Based System for Tier 2 before the students Tier 4
Student visa expires
13The current information on the new Tier 2 scheme is that applicants must
have a job offer from an employer before their student visa expires
(currently the length of the course, plus 4 months), and must be paid a
minimum salary that is likely to be in the region of £20,000 (or the salary
specified in the Standard Occupational Code published by the UKBA). The
individual also has to meet “points” requirements. The employer will not
have to apply the Resident Labour Market Test, unlike the main scheme
under Tier 2. So there will still be scope for International Students to find
graduate level opportunities in the UK.
Within Careers & Employability, we are only allowed to give generic
information and not advice (pertaining to an individual student). Specialist
Information, Advice and Guidance staff in Student Life are qualified to give
more individual visa advice. A more detailed explanation of how to
approach Tier 2 skilled worked regulations is available via our
downloadable document
https://myadvantage.salford.ac.uk/docs/140/AdviceonTier2visa.pdf
Tier 4 – Doctorate Extension Scheme
The Doctorate Extension Scheme is relevant to PhD students who are
about to complete. It allows you to extend your Tier 4 status for 12 months.
You can work and look for work during this period, but would need a Tier 2
sponsor after this time. The date of your application under the extension
scheme must be within 60 days of the expected end date of the course
leading to the award of PhD. Certain rules apply in order for you to be
eligible including having achieved your PhD within 4 years, 100%
attendance, tuition fees all paid, and no immigration rules having been
broken.
The University remains your sponsor during this period, and you must
respond to all Salford emails within 10 days, tell us of changes in address
or email immediately, tell us if you leave the UK
Further information about the scheme is available here:
www.pg.salford.ac.uk/doc_extension
www.pg.salford.ac.uk/doc_faq
Batch Scheme www.advice.salford.ac.uk/page/visa
14Tier 1 – Graduate Entrepreneur
The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) category allows international graduates
to extend their stay after graduation to establish one or more businesses in
the UK.
The University of Salford is now able to sponsor 10 students / graduates (of
less than 1 year) on a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa.
To be eligible for this scheme you will be required to submit a formal
electronic version of business plan which must include, at a minimum:
x Executive Summary
x Market Research
x Marketing Plan
x Personal Survival Budget
x Cashflow Forecast
x Provisional Profit/Loss
The business plan will be assessed by enterprise staff at the university and
recommended to the Home Ofice.
If the business plan is deemed to have merit, you will be invited to give a
business summary presentation as the final selection criteria.
If you are a Student or Graduate interested in the scheme you can
email enterprise@salford.ac.uk with a request for a preliminary interview
and quote “Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Request”.
You can see more information on the Home Office website:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-graduate-entrepreneur-visa
You can also view a recent presentation (May 2014) from an immigration
lawyer about working in the UK during and after your studies. This was to
staff but is of interest to students
https://myadvantage.salford.ac.uk/docs/239/WorkingintheUKMay2014Pres
entation.pdf
15Top tips for finding work in the UK after graduation
Make sure you use your time wisely in the UK by gaining relevant skills and
experiences that will help you secure a job with that company.
Find a graduate job from a sponsoring employer on the UKBA sponsor
register. Given the current information inferring Tier 2 General as the main
route students interested in working in the UK after their studies would be
advised to look at the employers who are already registered and also
check to determine if an employer of interest is registered to take migrant
workers under Tier 2 General.
Some employers recruit all year round, others close around
October/November, Graduate Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/ have a lot
of the closing dates and information for bigger employers.
It would also be useful for students to be aware of the UKBA Employer
Helpline so that if a potential employer needs advice regarding the routes
to recruiting a non-EEA graduate, they can obtain it from there. The UK
Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) advice line is also an
excellent source of support for international students.
Home office Employer Helpline: tel 0300 123 4699 or via email
UKCISA student advice line opens from Monday to Friday, 1pm - 4pm:
020 7107 9922
Take advantage of everything you can whilst at University ensuring to
develop skills that UK employers are after. Below are just some of the
things we offer here at the University that will help boost your employability:
Salford Advantage Award. An award that develops your skills such
as teamwork, time management, reflection and many more- as well
as undertaking a volunteering opportunity of your choice
Part-Time Job/Placements. Gain some real life experiences through
a part-time job or a placement linked to your degree
Volunteering. Volunteering can be a great way to develop new skills,
get exposure to an area of work you are interested and do something
that you enjoy.
16Enterprise. Many employers highly value Entrepreneurial skills. With
many activities around how to start your own business, run your own
project as well as the Enactus student enterprise society who run and
develop outreach projects in the community- plenty to get your teeth
into.
Having a high standard of English is an essential skill to have when
applying for jobs in the UK. Where possible practise your English as much
as possible. Participating in International Society
www.internationalsociety.org.uk/ could also be an ideal way to enrich your
experiences.
Not all employers will understand how your qualifications compare to UK
ones on your CV/application form. You may find it useful to contact your
School office who should be able to advise you or search equivalence
information via Salford’s staff intranet at this link. This link won’t be
accessible to students but you can give it to staff member to access for
you.
http://intranet.salford.ac.uk/extrel/international/comparability/iq_com_guide.
php
The National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) can give
direct comparisons. However, please note, NARIC charge for their
services.
http://www.ecctis.co.uk/naric/default.aspx You can also call the helpline on
0871 3307033
Liverpool University Careers have some links to employer sites that can do
some rough calculations too:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/careers/international/qualifications
Where Else Can I Get Help?
The following websites are important for keeping up-to-date with changing
government policy in the area of work permit and visa advice:
Home Office
This government site gives a round-up of all the schemes and programmes
that enable nationals from other countries to come and work in the United
Kingdom. On this website, you will find detailed information on the new
points based categories.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
17Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
Has directory of accredited immigration advisers;
http://oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
JCWI offers free legal advice on immigration, nationality and asylum
matters.
See the website: www.jcwi.org.uk
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
The UKCISA website has a guidance note giving information on working in
the UK once you have finished your course. It offers a useful summary of
the major schemes affecting international students.
http://ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/The-next-stage/Working-after-
your-studies/
Where Can I find Information about Finding
Employment in the UK?
Careers & Employability can help you with information sources of where to
find job vacancies. Unfortunately, there is no separate listing of companies
who are willing to take on International Students under points-based
schemes. Currently, the UK Borders Agency website holds a list of
companies on the register of sponsors (companies who have been
successful in gaining a licence to sponsor migrants under the points-based
system, Tier 2 Skilled Worker Category).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-
workers
Inclusion on this list DOES NOT mean that the particular organisation will
have current vacancies for international students so DO NOT approach a
company on this list speculatively, without plenty of background research
first.
18The following websites may help you get started in your general job
searching:
Careers & Employability
Overview of some of the main ways to start your job searching:
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/graduate
Guide on “Job seeking for graduates”
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/careerplanningguides
Chambers of Commerce
Global companies, especially those with a branch/base in your home
country, or those seeking to develop links in your home country may be a
useful place to start. Chambers often hold details of UK-based companies
operating abroad or those trying to establish specific links overseas. You
can search for international chambers within the global trade section of the
British Chambers of Commerce site.
www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/export
LinkedIn
This is a business-oriented social networking site mainly used for
professional networking. Adding your details to Linked In or to other such
professional networking sites and joining relevant groups can be a good
way of networking in order to seek out employment / work experience or
other networking opportunities. www.linkedin.com/
Salford Alumni Online
As an alumnus (former student) of the University of Salford, you are able to
join Salford Supporter Online and network with a community of over
120,000 former students and supporters of the University of Salford.
Details are available at http://supporters.salford.ac.uk/alumni
UK Trade and Investment
UK Trade and Investment is a government organisation supporting
companies in the UK trading internationally and international companies
seeking to establish themselves in the UK. You can use the site to research
companies and find about out the most up-to-date international business
developments. http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/
19Finding Work in Your Home Country and Across the
Globe
Even if you are hoping to have an international career, the majority of
international students return to their home country to start their career.
Always come to see us in Careers & Employability as new resources are
often available around overseas job search.
Where Can I find Support Back Home?
It can be useful to track down key organisations in your home country to
see what level of support / networking opportunities are available to help
with your job-seeking:
British Council
In some countries, the British Council have a UK alumni group to help with
business networking. This sometimes extends to having job clubs for
graduates with UK qualifications where you can post your CV online, get
access to vacancies or be matched to a suitable company that has signed
up with the British Council. http://www.britishcouncil.org/new (search for
Alumni Association)
Careers Group - University of London
The Careers Group have recently developed International JobOnline which
carries EU and overseas graduate opportunities within a range of industry
sectors and is a useful starting point for work in your home country.
www.careers.lon.ac.uk/ijo
Chambers of Commerce
A useful starting point, as they often hold details of locally-based
companies. The World Chambers Network acts as a gateway to find
Chambers throughout the world. www.worldchambers.com/
20Embassies
High commissions and embassies from other countries will usually have
information about jobs in their countries, or have a website with the latest
business news. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office keeps an up-to-
date listing of all the representatives of foreign states and Commonwealth
countries in London. www.fco.gov.uk/
Going Global
Access job hunting profiles and vacancies for over 50 countries. Going
Global is useful for both international students planning to return home and
students and graduates looking to explore career opportunities in a new
country. Each Going Global Profile includes: Job vacancy websites; Job
application and interview tips; Cultural & relocation information
Who can use Going Global? Our Going Global subscription is for current
students and graduates/alumni of The University of Salford.
http://www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/international-work
Graduate Prospects
Information on job opportunities in many different countries throughout the
world. Simply click on the country you wish to work in and check the
contacts and resources section. www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Abroad
Global Careers company
International recruitment company which operates in Africa and Asia;
http://www.globalcareercompany.com/
Gradlink
A careers resource for UK-based international students with specific focus
on Africa. India, Malaysia and China: http://www.gradlinkuk.com/
LinkedIn
This is a business-oriented social networking site mainly used for
professional networking. Adding your details to Linked In or to other such
professional networking sites can be a good way of networking in order to
seek out employment / work experience or other networking opportunities.
www.linkedin.com/
21Professional Associations
Check local professional associations, e.g. for business, education,
science, medical services, accountancy and law. Professional associations
for different industries may be found via the British Library web pages
covering business sources on the internet.
www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelpindustry/index.html or via Total Professions
http://www.totalprofessions.com/home
Target
Useful overseas careers information - http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-
advice/working-abroad
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has issued a
guidance note containing advice on returning to your home country which
discusses such issues as reverse culture shock.
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/The-next-stage/Preparing-
to-return-home/
22Can Careers & Employability Still Help me Once I Have
Returned Home?
Yes, you are entitled to use our services when you leave Salford.
Careers & Employability Skype/E-guidance
Our virtual guidance service makes it easy for you to contact our Careers
Consultants with your careers questions even when you are at a distance.
Please be aware that there can be limitations to this service when dealing
with queries concerning international recruitment, as information available
is based on the UK graduate labour market, and its systems of recruitment
and applications, which may differ from those in your home country.
www.careers.salford.ac.uk/page/advicelink
Salford Supporters Online
As an alumnus (former student) of the University of Salford, you are able to
join Salford Supporter Online and network with a community of over
120,000 former students and supporters of the University of Salford.
Details are available at https://supporters.salford.ac.uk/NetCommunity
Updated June 2014 (FC)
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