London Employment
If you're going to Live in London, you're mostly likely going to have to find a job or save enough money to live here (in the case of going to university in London for a set period of time). London is an expensive city. The most advisable option is to find a permanent job BEFORE you move here.
Another consideration of working in London is the expected wages/salary for your line of work. What your industry or profession pays in your home country does not translate directly over to the UK. Some professions are paid much less and some require special licenses and qualifications before you can apply or before your pay is increased to a market rate. These nuances are very important to understand inside and out before taking the decision to move to London for work.
Non-EU / UK Citizens will be required to obtain a work / student visa before moving to London. Resources that provide the relevant information are below.
Following are links to employment related resources:
Temp Agencies / Search Engines
- Reed
- Hays Specialist Recruitment
- Jobs Direct
- Indeed
- Monster
CV Resources (in the US this is called a resume--but they are slightly different)
What is a CV?
CV Templates
London Salaries
Below are links to salary guides for London. Before you make assumptions based on this data, make sure that you understand the position for which you are applying. The difference between the terms for a position in your home country could vary significantly from what it is called in the UK. These are important questions to ask potential employers.
Glass Door
Pay Scale
Professional Licenses
Many professions require a license or qualification prior to working in your field. Some qualifications are obtained through a combination of exams and work experience, many of which are employer sponsored. Make sure to do thorough research into the requirements for licenses prior to taking a job. As these vary based on your profession, no specific information is listed here.
Universities in London
London has numerous universities that offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes.
Obtaining a Visa
If you're not a UK Citizen, you will likely need to obtain a work visa prior to coming to the UK.
VISA Information
