mrcodebreaker:
I am seeing everyone saying jobs in IT this and that. If you think its easy do 10 interviews. You might not even get 1 offer. Lots of jobs means they are going to probably take people from other up companies as their is a lot of job migration going on.

Also have to point out that, for post study visa these companies are offering you 2 years contract instead of full time in order to dodge the sponsorship thing.

So please be careful and look for people successful in your area before venturing into the field. Always good to have a mentor.

why are they scared of sponsoring post study visa holders?
Is this associated with the money they will pay? Or is their any other thing hindering them from sponsoring?
If money is the problem, what if a post study visa holder decide to cover the cost that will be incurred will this be legal?

Preshyi:
Your money, means of ID and Passport photograph

Thank you so much

Good Morning all, please who can assist with a good contact for securing a Family accomodation in Leeds?

Agents on Right move, Zoopla etc are asking for a lot of documentation we don't have as we are just moving in through the Student route.

Thanks all.

Thanks for this Feedback.
I'm in same dilemma as my 1st degree is Agric Economics which I've never worked with but have obtained a diploma in HR via CIPMN. Currently work as an SAP HR Consultant but planning to go for MSc in HR to support the Diploma while the end goal is HRIS or HR Data Analyst. I'm on on a 6 months data analysis training.
Hope I'm on the right course so I don't enter UK and be stranded.

TheGuyFromHR:


Anyone with a generic education can start off in HR, or take a couple of CIPD qualifications if they wish.
This is not to discourage anyone, just to point out that a master's degree in the field does not necessarily confer an advantage.

DoubleN:
Good Morning all, please who can assist with a good contact for securing a Family accomodation in Leeds?

Agents on Right move, Zoopla etc are asking for a lot of documentation we don't have as we are just moving in through the Student route.

Thanks all.

Try SpareRoom.

Please who has Naira for sale ?

I have lost track of this thread.

Jonique:
Thanks for this Feedback.
I'm in same dilemma as my 1st degree is Agric Economics which I've never worked with but have obtained a diploma in HR via CIPMN. Currently work as an SAP HR Consultant but planning to go for MSc in HR to support the Diploma while the end goal is HRIS or HR Data Analyst. I'm on on a 6 months data analysis training.
Hope I'm on the right course so I don't enter UK and be stranded.

Personally an MSc in HR is not necessary. A lot of HR people in my former company did not even have a first degree. That data analysis training is what I would focus on and perhaps look for a related masters if I have to.

How much

wallg123:
Please who has Naira for sale ?

Hello, has anyone (in London) applied for the zip Oyster card for their children?

olaness:


Thank you much.

We'd definitely focus attention on getting accommodation in Bradford, Halifax or Leeds. If we don't secure one before we reach the UK, we'd go to Manchester for the quarantine period and after, work out our Bradford accommodation from there.

Please, are there any landlords you can direct us to? This will be greatly appreciated.

@olaness did you gain admission into University of Bradford? If yes have you gotten your visa and do you have kids traveling with you?

Davidganna10:
why are they scared of sponsoring post study visa holders?
Is this associated with the money they will pay? Or is their any other thing hindering them from sponsoring?
If money is the problem, what if a post study visa holder decide to cover the cost that will be incurred will this be legal?

Please oo, make dem answer my CHI AIR MAN

Brimmie:


Try SpareRoom.

Thanks but this is for Rooms and Sharing. I am looking for something for a Family (House)

dupyshoo:
Got my first Engineering before I completed my MSc. Had to apply for loads of jobs though but got to Assessment centre stage for so many graduates jobs then. I believe it should be easier now than before when resident Labour Market was required.

If you are hardworking and willing to put time into applications, you will likely get something. My advice is once you commence your MSc in September, start applying for jobs immediately. Most grad jobs open in October and close in December or January for the next Sept resumption. So start early. Learn how to carry out telephone interviews. Learn how to answer competency questions. I had bank of competency questions then that covered a lot of soft skills such as team working, communication, difficult situations etc. Know how to structure your answers in STAR format.

Schools used to organise mock interviews and sessions to look at your CV. Utilise that very well. Change your CV and make it more professional. Write a good cover letter. Finally, get a friend that has been successful that can help.

Pray tell, where are these grad jobs usually advertised?

You may get. Just try it first. You may need to filter it to get what you want.

DoubleN:


Thanks but this is for Rooms and Sharing. I am looking for something for a Family (House)

Sohot:



Thanks very much for your reply ...so this means this is possible on a tier 2 visa

Yes, it is.

Good day all,

Please I need help understanding something, I applied for a Student visa with my husband. I'm going for a PGCE Course.

I applied 20 working days ago (priority ) and no reply till now though I got a non straight forward mail 2 working days after my application.

Upon contacting the UKVI, they replied and said they are running *mandatory checks* .

Please has anyone come across this, and what does it mean?

I've contacted my banks and they said they've not been contacted by the embassy.

Please can someone explain what mandatory checks mean and the criteria they use to pick who gets checked.

@justwise @ralph @lexus and other gurus please help.

I resume physically on the 1ST of September and attendance is compulsory. With all these going on I'm at wits end on what to do!

Please I help me understand
Thank you.

MissOwaa:
Good day all,

Please I need help understanding something, I applied for a Student visa with my husband. I'm going for a PGCE Course.

I applied 20 working days ago (priority ) and no reply till now though I got a non straight forward mail 2 working days after my application.

Upon contacting the UKVI, they replied and said they are running *mandatory checks* .

Please has anyone come across this, and what does it mean?

I've contacted my banks and they said they've not been contacted by the embassy.

Please can someone explain what mandatory checks mean and the criteria they use to pick who gets checked.

@justwise @ralph @lexus and other gurus please help.

I resume physically on the 1ST of September and attendance is compulsory. With all these going on I'm at wits end on what to do!

Please I help me understand
Thank you.

You and your husband applied as students or just you?

priority Service is a waste of money thesedays as it takes longer than standard application sometimes.

They are probably checking documents you submitted.. bank statement, degree and marriage certificates.

If they are unable to get feedback from the awarding bodies on time then your application will be delayed

I applied as a student and he's my dependent, I only paid for priority cause my resumption date was close.

Hmmm, it is well
Thank you

justwise:


You and your husband applied as students or just you?

priority Service is a waste of money thesedays as it takes longer than standard application sometimes.

They are probably checking documents you submitted.. bank statement, degree and marriage certificates.

If they are unable to get feedback from the awarding bodies on time then your application will be delayed

Gradcracker, targetjobs, prospects and top companies (Siemens, BT, Ford, BP,Centrica, Rolls Royce, Airbus etc) websites

olaness:


Pray tell, where are these grad jobs usually advertised?

dupyshoo:
Gradcracker, targetjobs, prospects and top companies (Siemens, BT, Ford, BP,Centrica, Rolls Royce, Airbus etc) websites

@olaness,
add the big four and also attend career fair around you (If covid permits). These will be typically in September/October. Some fairs are online these days. Check your school careers page for career events. Also check for civil service jobs as well.

MissOwaa:
I applied as a student and he's my dependent, I only paid for priority cause my resumption date was close.

Hmmm, it is well
Thank you

Relax, hope and pray "if you do"

MissOwaa:
I applied as a student and he's my dependent, I only paid for priority cause my resumption date was close.

Hmmm, it is well
Thank you

Did you check if your husband qualify for dependant visa?

Yes, my training is on the same level with masters. It's a post graduate course in Education that leads to a teaching qualification. It's for 11 months Or is there any other criteria I should have looked out for? Please let me know.

justwise:


Did you check if your husband qualify for dependant visa?

MissOwaa:
Yes, my training is on the same level with masters. It's a post graduate course in Education that leads to a teaching qualification. It's for 11 months Or is there any other criteria I should have looked out for? Please let me know.

Not really a post graduate course, but keep us updated regarding the outcome.

If you got things right with the application then the delay shouldn't bother you.

Please I am in the uk and I want to send some items from Nigeria to the uk, the items are coming from Nigeria.

The only reason I'm bothered with the delay is cause I resume on the 1st of September and its mandatory 100 percent attendance.

I will thank thank you.

justwise:


Not really a post graduate course, but keep us updated regarding the outcome.

If you got things right with the application then the delay shouldn't bother you.

Bronzedigger:


This one na bomb oo..... i knew the competition will get very fierce soon .... Nigerians competing with indians, Chinese and even British citizens etc....GOD GO SEE US THROUGH. even most IT institutions in Nigeria are owned and operated by indians... e.g NIIT..

I still do not understand why Nigerians hype Indians in IT

Them sabi but the hype too much

dustydee:

@olaness,
add the big four and also attend career fair around you (If covid permits). These will be typically in September/October. Some fairs are online these days. Check your school careers page for career events. Also check for civil service jobs as well.

Same for 2 yr programs?

I have

inphoenix:
Hello, has anyone (in London) applied for the zip Oyster card for their children?

hustla:


Same for 2 yr programs?

I don't know about 2 year programs. But I guess that will have internship opportunities which could be an advantage.