UK Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  The UK job market

  Work opportunities in the UK

  The UK offers great working opportunities, especially for people who do not require a work permit. Its flexible labour market has produced a healthy employment market in recent years, with unemployment mostly below 5%, which compares well to other EU countries.

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  Finding a job

  Where to look for jobs in Britain

   There are many ways to look for a job in the UK, we have listed the most relevant below.

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  Contract type

  Forms of employment

  Along with full-time, salaried work there are several other options for employees in the labour market.

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  Work Permits

  Who needs a work permit and how to apply for them

  In order to hire a non-EU citizen and obtain a work permit, a company must demonstrate that he or she has a certain set of required skills and they do not have EU candidates for the position.

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