Updated 9/4/2021
Where do You Want to Work?
Have you decided where you want to live?
If you have decided you want to live in another country, how will you decide where to live? Do you have an interest in a specific country or city? Is there a job, hobby, sport or other field which is centered in a country overseas? People can decide to live overseas for many reasons but the one thing they have in common is that they have made it a priority for them to take that risk and embark on the challenge of living in a new country.
Making friends and contacts in a new country
Using apps and the internet to find meetups, events and other places where you can meet people who share your interests and hobbies can be a good way to get to know people in a new country. Look at www.meetup.com, local news media or blogs or bulletin boards outside places like universities, municipal buildings, or even popular bars/cafes for foreigners to find information in English that might be aimed at newcomers to a country.
Joining Volunteer Events
Look for organizations that promote relationships between Japan and other countries, and there can be events where you can meet people that would be interesting to talk to about working in another country. The Chambers of Commerce for different countries have events which are open to non-members. These can be pricey but might offer a networking opportunity to learn more about jobs in other countries.
Looking for Jobs in the UK
Information in Japanese
Using Social Media
Look at Social media to get information in English or your native language for tips and other people’s stories on getting jobs and visas to work in other countries.
Country Perspective: UK
Best occupations for finding a job in the United Kingdom
Shortage of Labor
- http://www.visabureau.com/uk/shortage-occupations-list.aspx
- https://smallbusinessprices.co.uk/uk-skills-shortage/
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-k-shortage-occupation-list
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46613900
Job Search Sites in the UK
https://www.betterteam.com/job-posting-sites-uk
- https://www.indeed.co.uk/
- https://www.monster.co.uk/
- https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/index.htm
- https://www.careerbuilder.co.uk/
- www.linkedin.com
- https://www.simplyhired.co.uk/
Here is a top 10 cities list in UK
- 1 (32) – London – 10,236,000
- 2 (170) – Manchester – 2,639,000
- 3 (183) – Birmingham-Wolverhampton – 2,512,000
- 4 (259) – Leeds-Bradford – 1,893,000
- 5 (390) – Glasgow – 1,220,000
- 6 (565) – Southampton-Portsmouth – 883,000
- 7 (570) – Liverpool – 875,000
- 8 (619) – Newcastle – 793,000
- 9 (650) – Nottingham – 755,000
- 10 (701) – Sheffield – 706,000
- 11 (776) – Bristol – 646,000
- 12 (824) – Belfast – 600,000
- 13 (942) – Leicester – 534,000
Understanding the possibility of getting a job in London
https://www.betterteam.com/job-posting-sites-uk
The skilled worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 visa
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Checking out the Metro to figure out where to live and where to work
Shortage Occupations
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-k-shortage-occupation-list
UK visas
All things being equal, you have to be a better candidate than a local candidate due to the requirement for a visa. The biggest barrier is the visa, which for example, is laid out in Government websites such as the United Kingdom.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Living and Working in London
Understanding the different regions and areas to live
Recruiting from Abroad
Skilled Worker Visa Explanation
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know
Article on Skilled Worker Visa
http://workpermit.com/immigration/united-kingdom/tier-2-general-visa
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Member Directory
https://www.bccjapan.com/directory/corporate/
Example of an Immigration Lawyer
https://iasservices.org.uk/moving-from-japan-to-uk/
Other Links
China - Britain Business Council
Example of looking at cost of living in London
https://www.studying-in-uk.org/costs-of-living-in-uk/
Expat apartment rentals
https://www.spotahome.com/london/for-rent:apartments
Study in the UK
- https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/
- https://studylink.com/countries/uk/
- https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/international-and-eu-students/studying-uk
Immigrate to the UK
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
Student Training Visa
https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa
Links to Resources in Japan
Embassy of UK in Japan
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tokyo
Sister Cities Relationships
http://www.clair.or.jp/e/exchange/shimai/countries/
Japan - UK Relationship (MOFA Japan)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/region/europe/uk/index.html
UK National Holidays
19 April |
Friday |
Good Friday |
22 April |
Monday |
Easter Monday |
6 May |
Monday |
Early May bank holiday |
27 May |
Monday |
Spring bank holiday |
26 August |
Monday |
Summer bank holiday |
25 December |
Wednesday |
Christmas Day |
26 December |
Thursday |
Boxing Day |
Books, Magazines and Media
Aggregator of Media Links
http://www.news-digest.co.uk/news/index.php
https://jp.newsconc.com/world/europe/uk.html
Startups
- http://tech.london/
- https://angel.co/london
- https://www.eu-startups.com/2018/11/londons-startup-ecosystem-at-a-glance/
Lists of Recruiters (Japanese) in the UK
- http://www.jac-recruitment.co.uk/
- http://www.people-first.co.uk/
- https://www.centrepeople.com/
- https://www.ablrecruitment.com/language-jobs/japanese/
- http://www.tokyoconnections.com/Recruitment_Companies/Overseas/
Comments
0 comments
Please sign in to leave a comment.