Working in the UK

[**hp]

So I recently graduated with my bachelors degree in marketing, and I'm looking for an entry level job or internship. I've applied a lot of different stuff, but ever since my short term study abroad to London, I've really longed to go back...perhaps permanently.

It was recently suggested that I apply to work for the 2012 Olympics in London. I've looked into the available jobs and I think I'm very qualified for one in particular (of which there are many openings); however, I'm not sure how work eligibility works.

Eligibility to work in the UK:

Legislation dictates that all employees must have the right to work in the UK. Please note therefore that all non-EU nationals must have an appropriate UK immigration permission before they can take up employment.

I was reading that I can't gain eligibility on my own without first being hired essentially. I'm not sure how that applies to a temporary job such as this, but I'd be interested in any insight and suggestions.

[ukschalke]

Feb 18, 2012 6:20:57 GMT -8 **hp said:

Eligibility to work in the UK:

Legislation dictates that all employees must have the right to work in the UK. Please note therefore that all non-EU nationals must have an appropriate UK immigration permission before they can take up employment.

I was reading that I can't gain eligibility on my own without first being hired essentially. I'm not sure how that applies to a temporary job such as this, but I'd be interested in any insight and suggestions.

i imagine the above still applies, even for a temporary job in the uk.maybe this link will be of any help...

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/

[empron]

I believe employers need to be specifically licensed to employ individuals outside the EEA. The employer must also try to fill the role locally first before seeking talent from abroad. With that in mind, it's quite burdensome on the employer, especially for a temporary role. Gd luck!

[Renegade]

Martyn would be the best person to ask about it, since he went from the USA to the UK, and the visa requirements are pretty much the same for you guys moving here. I expect you to bring me lots of cool gifts if you do move to London though.

[winter weezland]

Don't know if this helps you any: ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/visiting-uk/working-in-uk/temporary-workers

[Ren Rudner]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'd need to be hired first before hand by the company and get all the paperwork sorted out before you go there. My boyfriend is from the UK and is here on a work visa and that's how it worked for him.

But something else to think about is that there are a few US companies that will be at the olympics that probably need workers. I'm not sure exactly what you're looking to do though. My stepmom's company worked the Canadian olympics a few years ago and employed all US citizens.

[Ben]

Feb 18, 2012 6:20:57 GMT -8 **hp said:

So I recently graduated with my bachelors degree in marketing, and I'm looking for an entry level job or internship. I've applied a lot of different stuff, but ever since my short term study abroad to London, I've really longed to go back...perhaps permanently.

It was recently suggested that I apply to work for the 2012 Olympics in London. I've looked into the available jobs and I think I'm very qualified for one in particular (of which there are many openings); however, I'm not sure how work eligibility works.

Eligibility to work in the UK:

Legislation dictates that all employees must have the right to work in the UK. Please note therefore that all non-EU nationals must have an appropriate UK immigration permission before they can take up employment.

I was reading that I can't gain eligibility on my own without first being hired essentially. I'm not sure how that applies to a temporary job such as this, but I'd be interested in any insight and suggestions.

Try the directgov website, it's got pretty much all the appropriate stuff you'll need. They'll be alot of temporay employment over the olympics. You American?