International student career advice
Are you an international student who plans to work in the UK during your studies or after you graduate? There are a few things that you should be aware of.
Visa restrictions
Most important is being aware of work restrictions on your visa. If in doubt, seek advice from the international adviser here at Solent University by emailing internationalsupport@solent.ac.uk.
You should consult the UKCISA website for up to date information:
Options available to you after graduation include:
- Skilled worker route (formerly Tier 2)
- Start-up and Innovator Schemes
- Graduate Route (post study work)
CVs and applications in the UK
You need to be aware that CVs in the UK may differ from your home country. You can go onto Solent Careers Online for detailed CV support and checks but at a minimum remember that it should include:
- Personal details: name, email, telephone and LinkedIn (but only if up to date).
- Personal profile.
- Education/qualifications.
- Career history, work experience and volunteering.
- Skills.
- Achievements and interests.
A CV in the UK does not normally include your:
- Nationality.
- Date of birth.
- Photo.
- Gender.