Can an American get a job in the UK right out of school?
Hi, I am a Penn State student, an Advertising Major, a freshman, and really want to move and work in England when I graduate. My goal is to work within a record label or music related career in the UK. My question is as a recent graduate with a BA, would it be possible to apply for a job and move over there right after school? What do I need to do to be able to work over there? ANY help or insights are GREATLY appreciated, Thank you so much!
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - 2009-01-10 15:51:25
Best Answer
In short, no - you would almost certainly be unable to get a working visa for the UK. In addition, UK graduates are having a hard enough time finding employment, let alone graduates who come with the added cost and bureaucracy of employing a non-EU worker. If you were to do a post-graduate degree in the UK, you could get an international post-graduate visa, which would allow you to work for 2 years in the UK, then you might find it easier to get an ordinary working visa in Tier 1 or Tier 2. The alternatives, broadly, are to seek employment with an international firm in the US, and then transfer to the UK, or get a sufficiently well paying job in the US that you could qualify for a Tier 1 visa.
All Answers
Answer 1
That would be so cool!
2009-01-10 15:58:54
Answer 2
In short, no - you would almost certainly be unable to get a working visa for the UK. In addition, UK graduates are having a hard enough time finding employment, let alone graduates who come with the added cost and bureaucracy of employing a non-EU worker. If you were to do a post-graduate degree in the UK, you could get an international post-graduate visa, which would allow you to work for 2 years in the UK, then you might find it easier to get an ordinary working visa in Tier 1 or Tier 2. The alternatives, broadly, are to seek employment with an international firm in the US, and then transfer to the UK, or get a sufficiently well paying job in the US that you could qualify for a Tier 1 visa.
2009-01-12 13:41:18
