University of Birmingham resources
Govt & national resources
Working during or after studies
How to find a job or work experience
Language, culture & skills for work

Careers Network for Masters students (taught postgraduates)
Careers Network for postgraduate researchers
Careers Network homepage - book an appointment, browse for jobs
International Students Advisory Service (ISAS) - University of Birmingham
Student Services - counselling, chaplaincy
Other international student support services at the University
U21 and Study Abroad
Guild student societies
Alumni
Birmingham International Academy (BIA)

Covering letters for international students (AGCAS handout) (PDF - 750KB)
Gradlink Bangladesh - specialist careers website for students and graduates from Bangladesh
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk - UK Visas and Immigration services and guidance
www.britishcouncil.org - The UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations
www.careeredu.eu - Job board for the international academic and research community
www.cbbc.org - China-Britain Business Council
Go International - contains case studies, information on the benefits of international experience and guidance on sources of funding
www.gov.uk - website for UK government services and information
www.naric.org.uk - Provides a range of advisory services which compare international qualifications
www.ukcisa.org.uk - UK Council for International Student Affairs
www.ukstudentlife.com - Info on British culture and life, for study, work or travel in the UK.
www.workingabroad.com - volunteer abroad on humanitarian, teaching, and environmental projects
www.thenakedceo.com - job seeking tips and career building skills. Plus, insights into global companies
Naric - Provides a range of advisory services which compare international qualifications
TargetJobs international students pages - advice to international students on seeking work outside the UK; getting work experience; job hunting in the UK; visas and work permits for working in the UK.
UKCISA - UK Council for International Student Affairs
UK Student Life - Info on British culture and life, for study, work or travel in the UK.
Working Abroad - volunteer abroad on humanitarian, teaching, and environmental projects

Country profiles

Find information specific to particular countries on our country profiles pages.

UK visa application from China from WeAreInternational on Vimeo

"Acquiring understanding of the basic rules and disciplines of working in British companies is the most valuable thing that I could never learn in a text book."
Rui

"Working part time has enabled me to become a well-rounded individual with a wide variety of skills to offer any future employer."
Annabell Lamba, MSc International Marketing

Information to help with working during or after your studies:

Working in the UK after graduation (PDF - 117KB)
International Students Advisory Service (ISAS)
Worklink - part-time work on campus
JobZone - look for a part-time job
Careers Connect - browse job vacancies and internships
University of Birmingham work experience pages
Guild of Students societies
Recruiting international graduates - guide for students (PDF - 101KB)
Recruiting international graduates - guide for employers (PDF - 124KB)
Immigration Lawyer Q&A: Hiring International Students (podcast)
Visas: After you Graduate - Tier 2 explained Q&A April 2014 (podcast) - enter passcode: careers
ISIS - International Student Internship Scheme (PDF - 1.43MB)
Visa Law explained - November 2016
Language of selection for application and recruitment - November 2016
Finding work experience for International Students - October 2016
Thinking of a PhD - March 2017

"You need to start your job search as soon as you commence studying, as twelve months is not a long period of time."
Tony Tiejun JI, MBA

Introduction to Careers Network and jobseeking strategies (PDF - 4.6MB)
Job seeking skills for international students (Guild) (PDF - 2.9MB)
Job seeking strategies beyond the UK (PDF - 3.9MB)
International students work experience (PDF - 3.7MB)
How to B-Enterprising - Spring 2017.pptx
Preparing for fairs Autumn 2016.pptx
Work_Experience_For_International_Students- Jan 2017.pptx

"It is of vital importance because an employer in the UK would never want to hire someone who is very poor in English. So cherish every chance to practice English, get more involved in social activities. This is especially true for Chinese students who limit their social contacts to those in the Chinese Community."
Jihong Zhu, BEng, on language skills

Presentation skills for international students (PDF - 1.96MB)

Telephone Interviews Spring 2016.pptx

Interview skills (PDF - 1.99MB)
On-line tests - Spring 2017 (PDF - 1.93MB)
Networking Skills - Autumn 2016.ppt
Professional social networking (PDF - 177KB)
Calendar for events - Spring 2017 (Updated)
Assessment Centres Overview - Spring 2017.pptx