FAQ-> Can you continue your career in the UK

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Below are some common questions from new members.

Senior members can comment on these below.

Commonly asked questions:

Can you continue your career in the UK?

7. What type of work or self-employment do you intend to do in the United Kingdom?
Ans: You can state the field of your work. E.g. IT, IT security, Dentist, etc
Explain that you have good experience in your field and that this field of work is in demand in UK.

Supporting documents are:
Job advertisement from UK websites

8. Do you speak English?
A: Yes,
Explain in cover letter
a. Your studies in English
b. Work in companies in English

Supporting documents are:
1. Any document of your study which says the medium of study was English.
2. AND/ OR If possible get a employer letter, which should say excellent English language was necessary for your work (either this could be part of your work experience letter)

9 Do you hold necessary relevant qualifications and/or memberships to work in your chosen field (in the UK)?
A: This asks whether you can work in UK with your present qualification / certification. This differs from field to field, some certification in your field will add extra value to your application, but certification is not mandatory in all fields.

Example Evidence could be:
1. Some Client/employer appreciation letter(s)
2. IT professional certification like MCSE, MCP, CISCO etc
3. Doctor: Any specialization
4. Others: other certification
Also check Is it legally possible to work in UK in you field without requiring further study/certification in UK


10. Are you aware of any impediments to you taking work in your chosen field (such as debarment from required
organization)?

A: Impediment/debarment refers to reasons that would stop you from practicing in your profession in the U.K.
for example if your were removed from the Medical Council and could no longer practice medicine or you are an accountant who has been declared bankrupt and must be removed from the relevant accounting body membership roll.(ref from prev post)
If you do not have any such effect, then simply say NO.

11.What arrangements have you made to seek work upon your arrival in the UK?

A. This section describes the efforts you have initiated to find a job in UK.
Initiated efforts to find work is to register UK Job sites.
Take the Job Search results from these web sites and include the printouts as supporting evidence to prove that there is demand for your skills and experience.

12 Do you have an offer of work?

A:
If YES, then, provide offer letter etc.
Else NO

13. What do you expect to earn in first 12 months in the UK?

A: To show the approximate range of your earnings, you can provide the details from the job adverts you find on the job sites.
UK job Websites:
http://www.jobserve.com, http://www.monster.co.uk/,
http://www.totaljobs.co.uk/jobseekers/totaljobs.asp and http://www.reed.co.uk/

Regards
-AMI