working in the uk 2009
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"Working in the UK" was an international student careers event organised by the careers service. Guest speakers were alumni of Royal Holloway.TRANSCRIPT
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