Are you looking to work in the UK?
If you wish to write the CV yourself please take a look at DIY CV on the service page, where you can purchase one of our easy to use CV templates. This professional looking template is easy to use and comes with detailed CV Writing guide on how to use it to create your new CV.
When writing a CV we recommend it contains a Personal statement, full Employment History, Qualifications, Education History, and Key skills. Before sending it is vitally important you have your CV checked and proof read to avoid overlooking any simple mistakes. If it does not contain the relevant information or mistakes then your CV may not be considered
If you would like further advice, or details on our CV Writing services please us contact us any time via 0870 034 7612 or the if outside of the UK our mobile (+44 07817 716627). We understand it is expensive to call the UK so for a free call back please send an email with your contact details and we will call you at time that is convenient.
In order to work within the United Kingdom you need to hold a valid work permit or visa. You can obtain a work permit from your local British Embassy/High Commission. There are a number of different options to consider when applying for a UK visa the main ones are listed below.
Before starting to look for a job in the UK, make sure that you are allowed to work here, and if so check if there is a maximum number of hours per week you are entitled to work. Do not try to work illegally in the UK. If you are caught you risk being deported and may find it difficult to travel abroad or be unable to obtain a future visa for the UK.
For further details on any of the schemes listed and to download application forms please check the official UK immigration website - www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/workpermits
You can also use our links page which is full of organisations and agencies that offer useful advice, information and services to help with your work permit application.
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Since starting this site CV Made Better has written CV's for people across the globe. We have helped people get work in the UK and helped those already here get much better jobs. Our CV Writing services could be the difference in securing vital interviews in order to remain in the country, or getting you here in the first place.
| The customers we have helped say when sending their current CV to a job application, they have had none or little response. This can be for a number of reasons, but on reviewing them we often find that they are just not presented in the right way or contain bad English, spelling mistakes and lack detail on the experience or skills the individual has to offer. At present the UK employment market is very buoyant and attracts large amounts of foreign nationals applying for jobs. If you wish to work in the UK, it is essential to show you can communicate effectively, and your CV is the best opportunity to demonstrate that. If badly written your chances of getting a job will be minimal. Cv Made Better will work with you to create a new CV that is correctly worded, well presented, containing in detail previous work experience and skills you have to offer. Leaving you completely confident that your New CV will stand out when applying for UK jobs in the future. |  |
If you wish to write the CV yourself please take a look at DIY CV on the service page, where you can purchase one of our easy to use CV templates. This professional looking template is easy to use and comes with detailed CV Writing guide on how to use it to create your new CV.
When writing a CV we recommend it contains a Personal statement, full Employment History, Qualifications, Education History, and Key skills. Before sending it is vitally important you have your CV checked and proof read to avoid overlooking any simple mistakes. If it does not contain the relevant information or mistakes then your CV may not be considered
If you would like further advice, or details on our CV Writing services please us contact us any time via 0870 034 7612 or the if outside of the UK our mobile (+44 07817 716627). We understand it is expensive to call the UK so for a free call back please send an email with your contact details and we will call you at time that is convenient.
Useful Information before applying for jobs in the UK
In order to work within the United Kingdom you need to hold a valid work permit or visa. You can obtain a work permit from your local British Embassy/High Commission. There are a number of different options to consider when applying for a UK visa the main ones are listed below.
Before starting to look for a job in the UK, make sure that you are allowed to work here, and if so check if there is a maximum number of hours per week you are entitled to work. Do not try to work illegally in the UK. If you are caught you risk being deported and may find it difficult to travel abroad or be unable to obtain a future visa for the UK.
Ancestry Visa If your parents or grandparents were born in the United Kingdom, you are entitled to work for four years. You will be able to qualify if you can show that:
If you arrive with a United Kingdom Ancestry visa you will have permission to stay for four years. As of the 3rd April 2006, the UK Ancestry Visa will now be granted for a period of five years. After five years you will be able to apply for permanent residence provided you continue to meet the requirements of the Rules of the United Kingdom Ancestry and you have spent a period of five years continuously in employment in the UK in this way. |
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme This programme is designed to allow highly skilled people to work in the UK. The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme is a points-based system, where you have to meet a number of criteria to be eligible to work in the UK under this scheme. You do not need a specific job offer in the UK to apply. At first you are given permission to stay in the UK for up to 24 months to seek work or self-employment opportunities. After 24 months, you can apply to stay for longer but you must be economically active. If you continue to live in the UK continuously for five years with Home Office permission, you can apply after four years and eleven months for Indefinite Leave to Remain. After a period of five years and eleven months, you can then apply for naturalisation. |
| Spousal Visa If you are married to a British person you can apply for a one-year visa after which you can apply to stay indefinitely. This is subject to a number of conditions |
| UK Work Permit In order to gain a work permit in the UK, an employer has to apply on your behalf. The employer has to satisfy certain criteria in order to qualify for this scheme. If you are able to find an employer who is willing to apply for a work permit for you, you cannot transfer this permit to a different job or work for a different employer. Permits can be issued for up to five years |
| Dependant Visa You are eligible to apply if for this visa if either your mother or father is a British passport holder |
Right of Abode The "Right of Abode" means that you are entirely free from United Kingdom immigration control; you do not need to get permission from an immigration officer to enter the United Kingdom and you can live and work here without restriction. All British citizens, EU Nationals, certain Commonwealth citizens have the right of abode. |
International Graduate Scheme This is a 12 month visa issued to applicants who have completed a Bachelors or higher degree course after the 1st May 2007. It allows the holder to work unrestricted for a 12 month work period and after 12 months the candidate can switch to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme visa or consider requesting a work permit application from their employer. Individuals do not need a specific UK job offer to apply for the International Graduate Scheme. |
For further details on any of the schemes listed and to download application forms please check the official UK immigration website - www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/workpermits
You can also use our links page which is full of organisations and agencies that offer useful advice, information and services to help with your work permit application.
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