Job Resources
In the United Kingdom, begin a job search by contacting recruitment agencies and responding to newspaper advertisements.
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Employment Trends
The unemployment rate is essentially unchanged from a year ago, but there are bright spots in the outlook.
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Information Technology
Demand for skilled IT professionals in the United Kingdom is expected to grow steadily.
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Accounting and Finance
The financial sector has not only recovered, there are now significant shortages of financial talent.
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Human Resources
The job market is looking up for HR professionals. Full time job openings more than doubled last year.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Financial Considerations
Base commodity prices are increasing, signaling the potential for future price hikes in consumer goods.
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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.
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Resume/CVs
Typically a Resume/CV designed for the UK market should be two pages long.
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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.
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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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