Great to know that you found these tips so useful, Kathy. I can just wish you the best of luck for your next phone interview and hope you get the job!
Thanks for your positive feedback. By the way, I’m female :-)
Thank you very much Pami for your positive feedback. It is highly appreciated!!!
Due to technical problems please read on … it was not possible to publish it inside the lesson….
International Graduates Scheme for all those who have obtained a UK degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma on or after 1 May 2007, or a degree completed before this date from a list of qualifying courses. This scheme allows many students to apply to stay in the UK for up to a year in any kind of job without needing a work permit, or to be self-employed or to set up a business. You can apply for a maximum of 12 months under the scheme but will not be able to apply again even if you later complete another qualification. However, you may qualify to move from the scheme to work permit employment or into the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme or Innovators scheme. Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme for all those who have successfully completed a HND, undergraduate degree course, Master’s, PhD, or postgraduate certificate or diploma at a Scottish further or higher education institution to apply to stay in Scotland for up to two years after completing their studies in order to work. There are no restrictions on the type of paid work. Work Permit Scheme for jobs where no one suitable can be recruited, and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers. Training and Work Experience Scheme for work-based training for a professional or specialist qualification, or work experience. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme for those with degrees and work experience and prior earnings at a certain level. The Innovators scheme for entrepreneurs. Points-based system a new points-based system (PBS) for controlling migration, which is being phased in over the next two years and will replace all of the categories described above. Tier 1 will include a ‘post-study’ category, incorporating the International Graduates Scheme and Fresh Talent to allow international students to work in the UK for two years on completion of their degree studies. Tier 1 will also include an ‘Entrepreneurs’ category, incorporating the current Innovators scheme and a ‘general’ category incorporating the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. For more information, please go to www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk, then click on ‘Managing our borders’ and then ‘Managing migration’.
Once your course is completed – and you have a UK graduate degree – you can switch to full time work without having to leave the UK.
You can do this by : • Obtaining a sponsored work permit • Obtaining an HSMP visa • Taking advantage of IGS (The International Graduates Scheme) The scheme allows non-EEA nationals who have graduated from UK higher or further education establishments to remain in the UK for 12 months after their studies in order to pursue a career.
Depending on your specific circumstances, there may be other ways to achieve the right to work in the UK from Student status.
There are specific criteria for award and extension of student visas for:
You must have been accepted for a course of study in a recognised nursing educational establishment offering nursing training which meets the requirements of the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting.
The possession of a Department of Health bursary may be taken into account in assessing whether the student meets the maintenance requirement.
You must intend to undertake Pre Registration House Officer employment for up to 12 months and have not spent more than 12 months in aggregate in Pre Registration House Officer employment.
Or you must be a doctor or dentist eligible for full or limited registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council, who intends to undertake postgraduate training in a hospital or the Community Health Services or both.
This category is for: • someone who has a job overseas, for which they are still being paid, or someone who is currently on paid or unpaid sabbatical • has come to the UK to undertake a period of research at an employer/host organisation where the funding for the research: • remains overseas • is transferred to the UK employer or host • is arranged and paid by UK employer or host
References:
Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp USA: http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/faqs.html UK: http://www.skillclear.co.uk/students.asp http://www.educationuk.org/pls/hot_bc/page_pls_user_advice?d=work_in_uk
There is lots to say. Have a look at the “Danke Bollywood” community…..
You might be interesting in reading a similar discussion in the MannersAndCareer community …. whether good-looking people have better career chances….
