Working in London


Man with briefcaseUnless you’re an expat with a British passport or have EU citizenship, a working visa is required to legally hold a job in London. The application process is normally preceded by a job offer, but there are also application categories for highly skilled workers, investors, entrepreneurs and post-graduate students that don’t require a formal offer.

If you are looking for work in London, it’s highly recommended to consult a recruitment agencies or to read the active recruitment pages in national daily papers such as the Guardian. It is essential that you have a good, up-to-date CV and are well presented in the case of interviews.

Employment agencies will require you to interview with them first, before they in turn secure you an interview with a suitable employer. London’s job sector is very diverse, but is particularly active in the fields of finance, media, tourism and IT.

The working day typically runs from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with 15-20 days leave per annum.

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