Understanding the UK Skilled Worker Visa: How to Get a Job in England.

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Introduction

Are you dreaming of working in the United Kingdom? The UK offers exciting career opportunities and a vibrant cultural scene. However, before you can apply for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must secure a job offer from a UK employer who is licensed to sponsor visas.

In this blog, we will guide you through the process and show you how to find job opportunities through UK recruitment websites. Where to look for a job to help obtain a Skilled Worker Visa

What is the Skilled Worker Visa?

The Skilled Worker Visa allows you to live and work in the UK if you have a job offer from an employer with a valid sponsorship license. This visa replaced the previous Tier 2 (General) visa and enables skilled workers from around the world to contribute to the UK workforce.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• Obtain a job offer from a UK Home Office-sponsored employer.

• Have the necessary skills and qualifications for the job.

• Demonstrate and prove a good knowledge of the English language.

• Have the required money in your bank account.

Learn more about the requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa, and other visa categories.

Speaking and understanding English to a certain level is a condition of the visa. You must pass an official language test. The British Council offer many online course specifically aimed at these official tests. You can join classes online or have one to one lessons. Learn more here.

British Council

You may also find it useful to attend an English Language course in the UK. English Visa Life offer excellent schools with whom we are partnered. All of our partnerships schools are recommneded by British Council.

Language Schools

Finding a Job Offer

To start your journey toward a Skilled Worker Visa, explore job opportunities with UK Home Office-sponsored employers. Here’s how you can find relevant job openings:

1. UK Recruitment Websites: Use popular UK recruitment websites such as:

   • Indeed

   • Jooble

   • DWP

   • Games Jobs Direct

   • Efinancial Careers

   • Nursing, Medical

   • Veterinary

   If you use the search box, insert the words "Visa Sponsorship". But be advised that this will also capture all of the adverts that say "No Visa Sponsorship available".

2. Professional Networks: Connect with UK-based recruiters and employers by tapping into your professional networks, attending job fairs, and joining industry forums.

3. LinkedIn: Use LinkedIn to showcase your skills, connect with recruiters, and stay informed about UK job opportunities. Search for “Visa Sponsorship” and sign up for weekly email notifications.

4. Company Websites: Visit the career sections of UK companies’ websites, where many employers post their job vacancies.

Navigating UK Recruitment Websites

When using UK recruitment websites, keep these tips in mind:

• Create an Account: Register on the recruitment website to receive job alerts and track your applications.

• Upload a Strong CV: Tailor your CV to highlight your skills, qualifications, and experience. Use the UK-standard CV format.

• Refine Your Search: Use search filters to narrow your results by location, industry, and job level.

• Stay Organized: Track the jobs you’ve applied to, follow up on applications, and maintain a professional approach.

  
  

Conclusion

English Visa Life cannot find a job for you, we are not recruitment agencies. Please don't ask us. But we can help you ensure that an offer you have is genuine. For more inforamtion about identifing sham job offers see our blog "Are You Being Offered a Genuine Skilled Worker Job in the UK, or Is It a Scam? Protect Yourself from Fraudsters"

Getting a Skilled Worker Visa for the UK means securing a job offer from a Home Office-sponsored employer. By understanding the process and utilising recruitment websites, you can increase your chances of finding a suitable job.

Once you have a job offer, you can apply for your visa, and your partner and children can also join you in the UK. Your partner will also have the right to work. We would be happy to guide you on this process, or take responsibility for managing the whole application.

English Visa Life

We’re here to assist you in this process and help you succeed. Good luck with your job search, and we hope to welcome you to the UK soon!

The information in this blog is for general information purposes only, and should not be taken as legal advice. Detailed and comprehensive research is completed but once published any commentary, quotes, societal direction and legal references may not be remain current and accurate. Subsequently, English Visa Life cannot accept responsibility for loss which may arise from information contained in this blog. For assistance in translating and certifying necessary documents, in addition to accurately reflecting your responses in English and cataloguing supporting documents please don’t hesitate to contact UK Turkey Life to assist in your application. English Visa Life is operating under a registered sole trader license, Izmir, Turkey.