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Follow on Google News |  Looking for Work or Job in the UK?Looking for work in the UK? Are you looking for a work in overseas? Deciding which career to pursue can be just as daunting as being in the same role for the past 20 years.
By: Nathalie Lot If you are contemplating hopping over the pond to have a go at living in a country with a long standing Queen, there are a few things you should know. In order for a US citizen to get a UK work permit, you will need to have someone (usually an employer) to sponsor your visa. It is not easy and can be time consuming to get all the relevant documentation together, but once you’re here, it’ll be worth it. Like the US, if you have the skills that are being cried out for, the sponsorship and visa process may go a little more smoothly and a little more quickly in the UK. Taking a look at the UK Border Agency Occupation Shortage List (link at the bottom of this article), we discuss some sectors that employers are looking to recruit from overseas. One of the biggest sectors the UK is in desperate need to fill is Health and Social Care. From health care assistants and nurses to brain surgeons, the health care system is straining under the pressure of being understaffed. If you are applying to be a nurse, ensure your nursing college programme offers 1,500 hours of practice throughout your degree and 2,500 hours teaching time. You may cause a fuss with the Nursing and Midwifery Council when you register to practice if you don’t fit the requirement. Nurses who are trained in the UK are expected to gain this level of experience before being allowed to graduate. Similar guidelines are there for doctors. The UK is also losing a lot of scientists and professional engineers and can’t train people quick enough to replace them. If you have clinical neurophysiology, geology, oil and gas, mechanical or aerospace engineering skills, you are desperately wanted in the UK. Depending on the type of role you are applying for, you may be expected to have the equivalent of an NVQ Level 3 to a degree in your chosen field. You may also be required to have experience in your industry. It’s best to check what kind of companies are hiring from the States in order to see how easy it would be to gain sponsorship for a visa. Interestingly enough, there is also a shortage of chefs in the UK. Unfortunately you can’t just pop over and get a job as a Commis Chef. According the UKBA shortage list, to qualify for a visa, you need to have at least five years of experience in the industry and be able to go into a Sous Chef or Head Chef role. So, no dodgy fast food dives then. As with most catering roles, companies usually ask for experience in a similar environment. Even though you have been Head Chef in your local Italian for five years, it may not be enough for the Hilton to hire you. The UK is also in need of environmental professionals, especially in the green industry, programme and software developers, and mathematics and science teachers. If you have these skills, it may be a start on the ladder of moving to the UK. To successfully move to the UK, first do your research into the industry you work in and whether it is on the occupation shortage list. If your job is on the list, see what employer’s requirements are to work in the UK. Maybe the job requires certain Health and Safety certificates or specific experience that you might not have due to different training systems. If you are already working for a company that has UK offices, it may be worthwhile to see if there are any opportunities to move offices. It is slightly easier for companies to transfer current employees than it is for a UK Company to hire someone in the US. If you fit all the criteria, got the job and received your visa, it’s time to relax. But not for long, you now have to organise moving to the UK and work your way around the energy and cable services, figure out what Council Tax is and if you have to pay it. On the plus side, you get free health care! Not to mention, you’ll be in a brand new country where new adventures await you. By Nathalie Lot | 13 August 2013 Strike Jobs (http://www.strike- Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ Follow us on Linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/ Google+ (https://plus.google.com/ Youtube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/ End
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