Job
Resources
In the United Kingdom, begin a job search by contacting recruitment agencies and responding to newspaper advertisements. |
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Business and Networking Groups
As in most countries, personal contacts can prove to be essential in searching for a job. |
Employment
Trends
The British economy has recently seen a long period of sustained economic growth, one of the strongest in the European Union. |
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Financial Considerations
Although the United Kingdom is an expensive place for expatriates to live, UK earnings tend to match its cost of living. |
Information
Technology
Demand for skilled IT professionals in the United Kingdom is expected to grow steadily. |
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Resume/CVs
Typically a résumé/CV designed for the UK market should be two pages long. |
Engineering
The loss of one million manufacturing jobs in the United Kingdom since 1997 reflects the general decline in manufacturing across the western world. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Interviewees should be on time and be dressed appropriately. Both men and women generally wear business suits in darker colors. |
Accounting & Finance
Employers in the financial services and business services sector report an optimistic employment outlook. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Traveling to the United Kingdom generally requires a visa and may involve extensive documentation to meet the application requirements. |
Sales & Marketing
Optimism about business in general remains high at 68 percent and is expected to continue to rise. |
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General Business
As human resources becomes more important to an organization's bottom line, its role will depend more on consulting and, as a result, project management and networking skills will be required. |
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Cultural
Advice
Among colleagues of the same grade, regardless of gender, there is much direct and informal communication. |
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