Working In The Uk 2009

Working in the UKAlumni share their experience of living and working in Britain

Andrew FalconerCareers Adviser

Today:

• Introduction

• Guest speakers

• Practical tips

Guest Speaker

• Lixiu Lin (Lin)

• IT Consultant

• MSc Business Information Systems

(2006-2007)

Lixiu Lin

Do not have work experience?

Get a permit to work in the UK

- Post Study Work

- Work Permit

- Highly Skilled Worker

Lixiu Lin

Highly skilled worker Vs Work permit

Highly skilled worker

- HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Programme)

- 12 month working experience

Work Permit

Lixiu Lin• Flat organisational structure

• Work has always been highly valued

• Not feeling alienated

• Cultural diversity…

• Unable to make use of the advantage of

being bilingual

Lixiu Lin

GOOD LUCK!Economic downturn

Be prepared, the opportunity finds you

Some final practical points

• National InsuranceJob Centre Plus15-29 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JZ

Tel: 01483 702100

• Income TaxYou will have to pay tax if you earn more than £6,035 in the tax year. PAYE system. Check the direct.gov.uk website for up to date allowances.

If you are a student on a course in the UK and you work solely in the holiday periods (summer, Christmas, Easter) you may be able to receive your wages without tax being deducted. You will need to complete a student exemption FORM 38S

Useful immigration resources

• www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk• www.ukcisa.org.uk –

UK Council for International Student Affairs

• UKCISA Advice Line: 020 7107 9922The Advice Line is open from Monday to Friday, 1300 - 1600 hours

Whatever you want to be…

Recruitment Agency FairThursday June 4th 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Windsor Building

Specialist and local recruitment agencies on campus

Make the most of this fair by attending the workshop beforehand:

“Recruitment Fairs & Agencies” Thursday 4 June; 1 – 2pm; Careers Centre

If you require any special assistance (including induction loops or large print materials) please contact the careers centre to discuss arrangements

International Careers Forum

Tuesday June 2 5.30pm Windsor BuildingMore employers and sign-up at www.rhulcareers.wordpress.com

International Employers International Students