Jason Voorhees
𝕯𝖝𝕯 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖜 𝕵𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗
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From what I’ve learned through my own UK job pplications. The market is heavily tilted in favor of nighas with prior experince. The reality is that the UK doesn’t have much a structured job market for fresh graduates or true entry level roles
Most advertised entry level positions still expect at least a year or two or some kind relevant work history and employment. There are jobs in the UK market higher up in the chain. Plenty of them there's even a shortage for certain roles infact which is why people get flown into the UK from overseas.
I personally know people from India, China, and other countries that were flown in with visa sponsorships because they bring proven experience and can hit the ground running. The uK economy hasn’t fully bounced back from the post-COVID slowdown and all the Brexit issues. The competition is stiff and employers are looking for low risk hires who can deliver immediately without training periods. They are not interested in moulding or training entry level people they just want someone who just fits in. What I've relised is that the UK doesn't reward potential it rewards proven ability.
To break into the UK job market treat experience as your currency acquire it by any means necessary before applying This doesn’t have to mean only full time jobs internships, parttime work, freelancing, research projects and even open source contributions. Do unpaid gigs if you have too. They all count. The key is to show tangible proof of skills in
Employers don’t just want qualifications on paper they want evidence that you’ve solved problems, worked in teams, and delivered results. If you’re outside the UK like me this is even more important
I only saw traction with applications once I could point to concrete work I'd done and results I'd achieved. Employers there care far more about what you've already delivered than what you might be capable of with the right training so this is my advice to UKcels. Get experience. No other way out
TLDR-If you don't have relevant experience don't bother.
Most advertised entry level positions still expect at least a year or two or some kind relevant work history and employment. There are jobs in the UK market higher up in the chain. Plenty of them there's even a shortage for certain roles infact which is why people get flown into the UK from overseas.
I personally know people from India, China, and other countries that were flown in with visa sponsorships because they bring proven experience and can hit the ground running. The uK economy hasn’t fully bounced back from the post-COVID slowdown and all the Brexit issues. The competition is stiff and employers are looking for low risk hires who can deliver immediately without training periods. They are not interested in moulding or training entry level people they just want someone who just fits in. What I've relised is that the UK doesn't reward potential it rewards proven ability.
To break into the UK job market treat experience as your currency acquire it by any means necessary before applying This doesn’t have to mean only full time jobs internships, parttime work, freelancing, research projects and even open source contributions. Do unpaid gigs if you have too. They all count. The key is to show tangible proof of skills in
Employers don’t just want qualifications on paper they want evidence that you’ve solved problems, worked in teams, and delivered results. If you’re outside the UK like me this is even more important
I only saw traction with applications once I could point to concrete work I'd done and results I'd achieved. Employers there care far more about what you've already delivered than what you might be capable of with the right training so this is my advice to UKcels. Get experience. No other way out
TLDR-If you don't have relevant experience don't bother.
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