Spotlight: The UK's Biggest Tier 2 Sponsors
3 Common Myths Debunked
Our experience over the past 7 years, tells us that if you look around your University class, only a few of you will stay to work in the UK.
Students leave their applications too late, apply for jobs where they won’t get sponsorship, or do not get professional support and advice which leads to an uninspiring return home empty handed.
Before you read this report we want to smash 3 Myths that may be stopping you getting a top graduate job and staying in the UK.
Help me get a Tier 2 job in the UK
1. I can only work in the field that I studied
Whether you studied HR Management, Maths, Supply Chain Logistics or Finance, do not be limited to only applying for jobs you studied for.
As you can see from the table below there are more jobs in some industries than others.
Your chances have already been heavily reduced due to a harsh immigration climate, don’t reduce them further by giving yourself an impossible task. You want to apply to industries that have the highest number of jobs.
As long as you have a 2:1 (60%) in your Bachelor’s Degree and can speak a good level of Business English you can apply for most jobs in the Professional Services industry.
You can join from ANY academic background.
2. I am not qualified/experienced enough to work in the Professional Services Industry
You don’t need to be. Unlike Investment Banking where it is advantageous to have some professional experience, in the Professional Services you don’t need any.
They will take you, train you and you will even be sponsored to study for a globally recognised qualification like the ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants) or the CTA (Chartered Tax Accountants)
You just need to be a good team player, not be afraid of numbers and have a willingness to learn.
Give me Job Vacancy Updates3. I will apply when I finish my studies
Wrong. If you wondered when you should start applying for jobs, the time is NOW. Remember applications will close a minimum of 3 months before the start date, so that your Visa can be processed.
September Start: April 30th Deadline
April Start: December 30th Deadline
So if you begin to apply by the time you finish your studies in June or September you may be too late.
The key is to manage your time effectively and set aside 10-20m a day for your applications and preparation.
If you feel overwhelmed and need help you can always contact a professional coaching firm like CIUK for help here.
We know the 3 biggest problems that you face as an international student are:
- Getting a Tier 2 Visa
- Getting a job
- Getting a top job
Reading this report to help you solve all 3.
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Which Companies are we talking about?
We are talking about the biggest employers in the UK apart from the Public Sector
Source: The High Fliers Graduate Report, 2016: Amended for International Non-EU Students
PwC
KPMG
BDO
Accenture
Deloitte
EY
Grant Thornton
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Source: Home Office Management Information: Total CoS used, year ending August 2015
In 2015 there were 5,400 Tier 2 to Tier 4 Switches ( that is where a Tier 4 student switched from a Tier 4 from a University to a Tier 2 at a Company)
We conservatively estimate that a minimum of 25% (1,350) of these visas were from the 7 companies we have discussed.
That is 1 in 4 Visas.
Also since the tightening of Visa restrictions most companies will now only accept in country switching. Meaning your best chance of getting a Tier 2 is while in University education and as soon as possible.
In 2015 there were 5,400 Tier 2 to Tier 4 Switches ( that is where a Tier 4 student switched from a Tier 4 from a University to a Tier 2 at a Company)
We conservatively estimate that a minimum of 25% (1,350) of these visas were from the 7 companies we have discussed.
That is 1 in 4 Visas.
Also since the tightening of Visa restrictions most companies will now only accept in country switching. Meaning your best chance of getting a Tier 2 is while in University education and as soon as possible.
I want to know more about switching to a Tier 2 Visa
Send me updatesWhat would I do?
There are a variety of divisions you can work in.
The main ones being:
- Consulting/ Advisory (we include Deals and Financial Advisory here)
- Audit
- Tax
- Actuary
Your Plan for Success
Any international student who comes to study in the UK and has a minimum of a 2:1 (70%) from their Bachelor’s Degree and a good level of English is capable of getting a top job in the UK.
Your best chance is to a get job while you are here and at University. This is called an Unrestricted Certificate of Sponsorship (If you want to know more check out our Tier 2 and 4 Visa Update Report)
Start applying as soon as you can, plan who you want and can apply to.
Prepare for every stage of the process and make sure you spend time each day, be organised and stick with that plan.
Be resilient in the face of defeat and persistent enough to never feel that the last no, will not stop the next answer being a yes.
Most of all believe to your core, that you have a right and deserve to find work in the UK and you will not fail if you try hard enough and believe that failure is not an option.
Only 2% will make it and we hope that includes you.
I want to become part of the 2% that makes it
Help me achieve my career goalsHow many times will you try?
Thomas Edison
Perhaps one of the most often told stories of success through failure is Thomas Edison’s 10,000 attempts to invent the lightbulb
He went on to say:
"I have not failed 10,000 times. I have
successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work."
We have found thousands of ways that will not work and a few ways that will.
If you really want a job in the UK but feel you need help then join the 1,000 CIUK clients who have already succeeded in find a top job in the UK, listen to their stories here.
Our client, Lauren got 2 Job Offers from two Top Professional Services companies in just 3 months. Take a look at her journey.
