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Why work in UK?

The UK economy is growing very quickly and every city offers lots of jobs opportunities.Whether you want to change your life or just work abroad for a while, a move to UK is an exciting step to take. To understand the importance of foreign workers for UK economy,just consider that 25% of UK workers were not born in UK.

Salaries are above the average of most european countries – and minimum wages are the highest in the world – and the quality of life is very high, with a fantastic climate and scenery, relaxed lifestyle, low stress and excellent public services

Visas for working in UK:
  • Working Holiday Visa: 1 year visa, allows you to work full time throughout Australia (but no more than 6 months with each employer). You can get this visa right up until your 31st birthday. You can renew this visa for a further year if you can prove you have worked for at least 88 days on a farm during the first Working Holiday Visa. Study is permitted – up to a maximum of 17 weeks.


  • Student Visa: the duration depends on the course: the visa has the duration of the course plus one month or two months, depending on the course. Student Visas allow you to work part time (20 hours per week on average) during the course and full time during break from study.


  • Sponsored Visas: It is possible to get sponsored by a company in Australia. This allow you to work full-time without restriction. See the Immigration website for further details.

    • The best way to find jobs is to build your contact network. We encourage you to become part of our community which you will find very helpful for finding jobs and other opportunities in UK. As with everywhere in the world, contacts always help.The best advice for your search – expecially for hospitality jobs – is to apply in person and meet the employer. Using the internet is usually not the best way to find casual jobs.The Go Study UK team is here to help you in your job search: contact us for details!

UK Student Employment: Your One-Stop Resource for On- and Off-Campus Jobs
  • earch and apply online: Our job postings in UK's Online Employment System include a wide array of flexible student opportunities, both off- & on-campus
  • Visit us in Scovell Hall for a screening interview: Our office provides follow-up screening interviews to help connect you with with specific jobs and employers that fit your individual skills, schedules, and interests.
  • Connect with employers: Following your interview with us, we'll put you in contact with employers who will know you meet their requirements.