How To Get A Job in England | Living in England 

As requested, here's some temp agencies and job sites! (Some are primarily focused on Kent) New Appointments Group: www.newappointmentsgroup.co.uk Office Angels: www.office-angels.com Reed: www.reed.co.uk Jobs in Kent: www.jobsinkent.com Monster: www.monster.co.uk Kent Jobs: www.kentjobs.co.uk

I spent 11 years in Germany and never came back in all of that time to my beloved city London, I now speak damn great German and it made me a far better person, but hell it was hard at first but I loved it. I am glad that you and others who come to our shores stick it out as we are a great country and a great people

Not getting called back is a classic, not just for foreigners. Its incredibly irritating and frankly i think they should be obliged to.

Since graduating from Uni in 2017 I've been doing some temp work here and there, and completed an internship with my local council. I've been feeling a bit down and overwhelmed by the process of getting my first 'real' job, but for some reason after watching this video something just clicked and I feel a renewed desire to hunt for that job. Thanks a bunch for this boost, it's really amazing world we live in when we can affect each others lives in such a way.

Lucky break ! What a blessing, something came to you, after so much striving, just at the right time and you proved yourself well to earn their respect and being bought out from the agency. No wonder youre so relaxed at work, you're a permanent employee with an office and privacy to do your side job of food tasting vids, loving it ! ;) so blessed

I've lost count the amount of times i've changed my CV. One person who views my CV may think its excellent whereas the next might not like the formatting. Im starting to feel like its just a matter of opinion.

This video was really helpful! 🙂

Great job Alanna! Very helpful video. I’m a dual national (Canadian and British citizenship) but yet I am still having a challenging time finding proper customer service work. I will look into a temp agency like office angels! I have been looking for work on and off since February of this year. So far I’ve only had two temp jobs at call centres.

So so different from when I was a School leaver. We simply looked in the Newspaper “Situations Vacant” column and applied, usually in writing for a job we fancied doing. Practically ALL jobs were learning ‘in post’. It was important to know something about the Company and what they did rather than “be qualified” before starting. The only jobs which were “exclusive” were professional jobs which required further education at a higher level; Teacher, Solicitor/Lawyer, Doctor, Dentist, Engineer, Architect etc. I worked for the Police for over 30 years as a Civilian and got a job I didn’t even apply for. I got it on recommendation, and stayed over 30 years.

If your, for example an accountant and want to apply for a role as an accountant in the UK then employers will expect you to have to give 3 months notice from your old employer anyway, so apply early and ask for an interview over Skype. That’s what my employer does for overseas applicants.

Thanks for your hope video. I am new in UK and going through the same trauma of job search, by applying 20 to 25 jobs daily but no response so far. Waiting for agencies to respond!

A good agency is wonderful, a bad one can be a horrible experience - I had one agency that got me a telephone interview - I then was told I was through to the second stage, and would need to attend a face-to-face interview, but the agency never told me where or when, and I lost out on the job... However, my current role was initially a six month fixed term contract, where I was "sourced" by the agency but employed directly by the employer, and I am now over 2 and a half years there, and permanent.

Yes, agencies are common in Australia, too. I have a journalism background, as well, but most of it was unpaid work. So I went back to university to study Marketing subjects and a Public Relations course. While studying, I had to apply for jobs so I could get social security payments. I applied through an agency Michael Page, for a PR job. They said that I wasn't successful, but they would hold onto my CV if anything suitable would come up in future. When I was trying to finish my final assignments, I got an email from Michael Page recruitment asking me if I would be interested in a marketing supervisor job with the Arts council. I said yes, and I just have to do a follow-up call with them. I'm in Melbourne, Australia, and I'm so surprised as we've been in lockdown since March! 😳

This video was so wicked!

Thank you! Really liked your story and advice. Gives me a good idea of what it may be like :)

Happy New Year Alanna! 🎉

im an agency worker and its such a good way forward, if you work hard more often than not they will keep you on for 9 months or longer. good advice.

Good information… still relevant today!

The sweetest "bye" on the net!

There used to be French language lessons on one train so that commuters could make better use of the time. I agree though 20 hours of your week just on commuting is awful. I once took 4.5 hours to get home from one job. Just time to eat go to sleep and go back again!

Thanks! this helped a lot

Very helpful... good to know how Recruitment Agencies work

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I’m in love with your accent. I want to move to Canada 🤪

So AGENCY is the big tip then. I will try. Thanksss

Private companies tend to be more personality (what you call informal) and they are fantastic because it feels much more natural. I've done plenty of these and they are definitely the best experience wise. The majority of jobs with large organisations, public services such as local government, central government etc are competency based. These are the most uncomfortable, off putting interviews but once you understand them they are easier. The interviewer will basically ask a pre agreed question designed to elicit the best of your knowledge, life experience and skills. They are uncomfortable because it is usually with a 3 person panel, taking turns to ask questions whilst the others score your answers. It's hard because you are extremely aware that they are scoring everything you say. Striking a balance between not waffling on but jot answering with the bare minimum is key. The best interviews are behavioural, which are kind of a contrast of the two plus some lateral thinking thrown in. Don't be surprised if you are asked questions such as "List now, in the space of a minute, how many uses of a paperclip you can think of" or "Tell me who you idealise or think of as a hero you would like to emulate and why". There is no right answer, this is their way of finding out who you are as a person or how you think on you feet.

Love your enthusiasm haha 👍

Curious how you supported yourself while waiting to find the right employment situation through that length of time?

Hey! Thanks a lot for your video! Did you go to agency personally or just did all the communication online? Thanks

I'd like to move after I have a job secured because I have a dog, don't own a car and I'm still studying so my income is very low. But doing interviews really complicates stuff. I guess it's better to get a job and experience in your country and then move (the way you did).

Migrant workers should be wary of 0hrs contracts!

Oh bless "I know long videos are really boring", Alanna we'd watch you painting a wall, as long as you talked.

How do I apply for the visa if I do not have an offer?

Work visa? How did you get work without a visa

how much money did you have saved to live on before you got a job? how much did it cost to rent the flat

Interviews are a numbers issue. I never take them too seriously which can be my downfall but that is fine. Agencies can be a help or a hindrance. I went to one recently and when I got there the job wasn't anything like they had said and I had taken a day off work for this. What a waste.

I have been rejected non-stop for years now and I am in New Zealand. Here I am thinking of relocating to be closer to my daughter...might have to pay for an internship to get some experience

What is the agency's name? Or how/where do I find agencies? Thank you! I am moving to England next year and looking for work in school too! Thanks so much!

Hi! I am curious, did the agency sponsor you?

Thank you for your video! I was suspecting that Swap was linked with Britbound in London and you just confirmed it😉 Your video was very reassuring for me... even though I still need to go to Ottawa from Quebec city because they don't even take biometrics in my province (can you believe that we have offices in Quebec and Montreal but they can't take the biometrics😞) the other thing I find quite deceiving is that Swap and Britbound are only based in London, so if you want to live elsewhere you can't have their support. I would like to know if you think it's really worth it to be with Swap to help with the visa if you're not going to be able to have help from them once in the UK? I think Britbound have the possibility to just help with the visa...

Hi! I am interested in getting a job in London. I am wondering if got a temporary visa before you on interviews?

First of all you need to have a national insurance number you get off the government. all brits get them atomically at 16 so you need to apply for one or online or your best going to the job centre plus they will help you with everything you need getting you your ni number, getting a cv, seeing if your entitled to benefits till you get a job and it’s all free. They will even help you apply for jobs

Hey i may be looking to go to Canada to become a trucker. I already have my UK licenses but realise i will need to get new licenses over there but do you have any advice or websites i could check out to put me in touch with people who could answer all my questions

Is it possible to move to the UK without a job offer? I mean how did you managed to get in?

How exactly do you get a work permit? Do you have a video on that?

She’s a keeper.

Thank you for this video.. HI.. I am from india i have completed my graduation in airlines tourism and hospitality in india. i want to work in london. what should i do? can you please help me out.

Th trick to acing interviews? 1. Know the company and if possible the interviewer. 2. Don't apply for positions for which you aren't qualified since doing well requires confidence. 3. Honestly expressing sincerity about the position but internally understanding that you just don't care. I can see how you'd present very well. I'm always surprised to hear you say that you lack confidence or suffer high anxiety in any situation. I can't imagine why.

I'm struggling too I can't talk to you without my bubble being air dropped lol I love your channel.. but I wouldn't watch it on the clock. Oh wait military time!!

How did you get a resident s permit? Also is there a standard for CVs?

Did you have to get visa sponsored in England? Did they not ask if you need visa ?

I am currently living in Germany. But I have plans to life in the UK. But I'm still pretty confused about the whole working life there. Since here in Germany we have 3 ways to graduate a hauptabschluss a real Abschluss and a Abi. And if we want to better our grades we can go to a "special school" that specializes on certain types like as an example kindergarten teacher or nurse or so on. And almost none of my friends and generell people here (around my area) gone to a college. So it's very different and still confuses me a lot

Do Saudis have a chance to work in UK? Like technician( Instrument, Process Control System Technician)

Wait did she says her first job!?

This was so helpful! I don't actually have experience in anything and have no idea what kind of jobs I could possibly get becoming an expat. I live in the United states and I also have anxiety, but I will actually freeze sometimes if I don't understand the question and it turns into awkward silence. I dream of becoming an expat because where we live houses are VERY expensive and we feel that other countries may be cheaper to live there even in apartments.

It could be easy for u . I am moving to England in a couple of months and. Visa interview is my biggest fear at the moment. English is not my first language, so i am afraid that i could say something stupid or crazy. Or doing the job interview too. I am an introvert, socializing is freaking me out sometime.

Hiii can u tell me the job searching websites in uk please?...

My God, I just came again!

What was the name of the agency?

How can I get a job as a security guard ?

Did you originally just go to England on a tourist visa and then had to apply for a working Visa once you were there?

When you say school and admin where u a teacher at first entry level? Don’t u need a teaching credential? Also I work at preschools is that easy to transfer over ??

Hi I am from Mauritius, I wish to settle in England permanently and get a good paid job there. Help me plz

Sorry if I missed this in the video, but how long did it take you to get your first job in the UK? I've heard it can take a long time, but don't really have a sense of how long...

I've heard the UK can be a depressing place to live. Is that true? It's a beautiful country.

So to work in the UK you need to be a resident And to be a resident you need a work visa... What is the Solution to this Riddle?!

A little tip from somebody whos lived in England all his life, i work self employed now but would have loved this when i was actually out of work looking for a job rather than finding more work on top of the work i do now. I use indeed, like you said i use a filter and make my job search, then ill set up notifications for this search.. i do this with various combinations (location, job type, phrases etc) what that means is i get emails everyday when obscure jobs come up like.. carpenter fitter birmingham, kitchen labourer Warwickshire, fitter Rugby, etc etc

How do you get a working visa before getting a job?

Did you get to choose where in the UK you wanted to live/work?

Interesting. Thisis true oflife in general -- accept that there will be rejection, and keep going.

Hi mam 👋 How are you ...?? Mam one of my Friend she is from London I'm from Pakistan she is software Engineer she told me I will arrange working visa for you within two years I did my BBA (Hones) Now currently working in Dubai past two years in sales and marketing department ..!!! Do let me know about it thanks 😊

I'm useless at interviews so agencies work well for me ;) Byeeeee!

Hello I am Raj from India I have completed bachelor of Commerce from mumbai university. I want to get a job in my dream city london

Can someone tell me how hard is it to get a job as an I.T?

Thanks

Getting a job in UK is not that easy, I am active on Linkedin but no Luck still

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How did you get residency here, are your parents British born?

Im from America I want to live in London.

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Now you know why there is high unemployment in this country Lots of places treat agency staff like crap which is why i wont do agency work plus have no phone so can not do it trying to get my driving licence back as it expires every 10 years becaus eof photo then ill be able to hgv (semi) lessons

Not to disparage your qualifications, but if you were anywhere other than the South East of England, you would be lucky to get a job in McDonald's with a diploma in Journalism.

I want to working in United kingdom and i want friends and wife

With your looks (adorable) I would assume you would get a job anywhere. And your young. For the ones that didn’t give you a job. It’s there loss not yours.

I am from India please give me a job please

I m indian and live in india.i qualify Bachelor of engineering from India .can I found a job in england

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I'm truck driver. I want driver Visa

You’re saying admin wrong. I’m surprised how much this bothers me

wow you are very pretty

can I get job

Can you add the agencies in the comments?