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Aussies and Kiwis planning a move to the UK within the next six months – take note.

If you want to save a few hundred dollars, best you apply for your Youth Mobility visa before UK health surcharge changes come into effect in December 2018.

So it’s time to move overseas – wooh! But before you go, there are a few nitty-gritty details that you should know before you go. Plan, prepare and get organised BEFORE you go to make the most of the experience.

Here lies the tips and tricks to absolutely nail the big move – no hiccups included!

From time to time, gruelling tales hit the headlines about Aussies and Kiwis living in penury for months until they find a job in London.

The truth is, if your skills are in demand, you are organised and take the right attitude with you, it won’t take long to find a job in London.

We noticed a “disconnect” between what Aussies and Kiwis at home thought and what they experienced in London. So we surveyed our community in London to find out how hard it was to find work.

Over 80% of Aussies and Kiwis didn’t have trouble finding jobs in London. A fifth found it really easy. What’s the secret?

Making a career move to the other side of the world is a big step. Understanding the channels for finding work in London and putting your best foot forward improves your chances of joining the majority of our London community who find work within four weeks.

So how do Aussies and Kiwis go about finding work in London?

Aussie and Kiwi professionals working in London recently shared their experience of finding a job for the benefit of compatriots and fellow professionals back home.

The recurring piece of advice that kept coming through was plan, prepare and get fully organised BEFORE you go if you want to land a job in London as quickly as possible, and make the most of the experience. See a summary of survey findings, interspersed with some great advice from Aussie and Kiwi professionals working in London.

The Big OE is about to get more expensive!

Young Aussies and Kiwis considering a move to the UK might want to apply for a visa sooner rather than later as the immigration health surcharge will soon be doubling.