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How Long Does it Take to Find a Job in London?
The world is well aware of the Brexit saga and watching to see what impact it will have. And 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.
How hard is it to find a job in London at the moment? Is it taking longer? How does that compare to the previous year?
Insights from Australasian Expats in London
How is the job market for Australasian expats in London?
With the Brexit saga continuing to drag on (and on) and hitting the headlines with increasing frequency as we approach D-Day, we were interested to learn how our expat community in London were getting on?
It’s Not Hard to Find Jobs in London, If You Know How…
How easy will it be to find a job in 2019?
Last year, 88% of Aussies and Kiwis we surveyed found jobs in London without difficulty. This is an increase of 4% in comparison to 2017.
Job Market of Choice for Aussies and Kiwis
HOW DOES THE UK JOB MARKET COMPARE TO THE HOME?
In early 2018, we asked our community of Aussie & Kiwi professionals living in the UK to rate which country was the best to work in? We did the same at the beginning of this year & this is what we found out.
Brexit – What do Aussies & Kiwis in London think?
What has been the impact of Brexit?
Since the Brexit referendum, the number of Aussies and Kiwis heading to the UK to work has fallen 17 %.
While the flow dwindles as the Brexit debacle drags on and on, we are witnessing record demand of Australia and New Zealand professionals:
– Nearly 90% don’t have any difficulty finding a job. More than half find it easy
– 70% find work within 4 weeks of arriving
– More than 80% don’t think it will be difficult to find a job in 2019
The Truth About Working With Recruiters
Let’s face it, looking for a new job in a new country can be a bit stressful. Being the case, this makes for a challenging starting point to establishing a good working relationship with recruiters who can get you a job overseas.
The key is finding the right recruiter with the right contacts. What’s the secret? What should you look for in a recruiter?
The big overseas experience is getting more expensive!
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.
13 Smart Tips for a Successful International Career Move
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!
Average income in the UK – Where do you fit in?
In the first half of 2018, average incomes for Australasian accounting, marketing and legal professionals in the United Kingdom increased to £65k (aud$116k/nzd$125k).
How does that stack up with what people are earning at home? And what is happening with income levels?
