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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amazoner01: 1:49pm On Jan 27, 2022
Hello gurus ...How can I start building credit score in the uk? Barely in uk for a month. What other tips would you give people like us?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by icon8: 1:54pm On Jan 27, 2022
Amazoner01:
Hello gurus ...How can I start building credit score in the uk? Barely in uk for a month. What other tips would you give people like us?
You could start by reading this thread from page 1 of part 1. It’s all been covered in detail.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amazoner01: 1:57pm On Jan 27, 2022
icon8:

You could start by reading this thread from page 1 of part 1. It’s all been covered in detail.
I was actually expecting this. I am on it however quick guide will also be appreciated. Thanks bro.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Santa2: 2:13pm On Jan 27, 2022
@Amazoner01..Register to vote, get a sim only contract from a phone company. Also you can get a purchase credit card(those low or zero interest credit card), use it for your purchases, be disciplined enough refund purchases. Monesavingexpert is a good resource for personal finance literacy. Also I learnt setting up direct debit for bills is another good way.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 2:36pm On Jan 27, 2022
If someone has the international drivers license valid for 1 year, to get a UK license after that do you need to start with getting a provisional license?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Adewumi2888(m): 2:59pm On Jan 27, 2022
Hello Gurus in the house. Thank you all for your wonderful contributions to this group and your contributions have been so helpful. But I need clarification for a dilemma I am in.
So I got in to UK November and got a band 4 position in NHS here in London that include inner London high wages. Their checks were concluded just last week, received unconditional offer and I have giving my word through email to the HR about my starting date. She replied that I have been schedule for an induction and appointment contract will be sent by next week. However, yesterday I got a better offer in Band 5 in an interview I did early this month with higher pay and nearer to my house....
But I already gave my words to the HR of the formal offer work, with all arrangement for inductions now in place.

What can I do ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Rubyventures: 3:07pm On Jan 27, 2022
Adewumi2888:
Hello Gurus in the house. Thank you all for your wonderful contributions to this group and your contributions have been so helpful. But I need clarification for a dilemma I am in.
So I got in to UK November and got a band 4 position in NHS herein London that include inner London high wages. There checks were concluded just last week, received unconditional offer and I have email the HR about my starting date and my words, and she replied that I have been schedule for an induction and appointment contract will be sent by next week. However, yesterday I got a better offer in Band 5 in an interview I did early this month with higher pay and nearer to my house....
But I already gave out my words to the HR of the formal offer work, with all arrangement for inductions now in place.

What can I do ?

There are certain situations where you have to look out for yourself and i think this is one of them. Just call the the first employer and be honest with them so they can have it on record. Don't leave it to until the last minute. These employers always choose about three final applicants, just incase their first or second choice disappoints.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 3:08pm On Jan 27, 2022
Yes. Provisional licence-> Theory test -> Practical test -> full licence
Preshyi:
If someone has the international drivers license valid for 1 year, to get a UK license after that do you need to start with getting a provisional license?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 3:13pm On Jan 27, 2022
Rubyventures:


There are certain situations where you have to look out for yourself and i think this is one of them. Just call the the first employer and be honest with them so they can have it on record. Don't leave it to until the last minute. These employers always choose about three final applicants, just incase their first or second choice disappoints.

What she said but make sure you lock down the new Band 5 position before informing the other people.

Cc @Adewunmi2888

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Adewumi2888(m): 3:23pm On Jan 27, 2022
Mamatukwas:


What she said but make sure you lock down the new Band 5 position before informing the other people.

Cc @Adewunmi2888

One of my concerns. band 5 just gave me a call after interview that I got the job. By the time they are done with their checks, my induction and resumption date for band4 would have passed. This band 4 took 4 weeks before checks were completed. DBS, OT and references check.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 3:39pm On Jan 27, 2022
Viruses:

IELTS for UKVI General.
That's what I wrote for tier 2 skilled worker visa.

Please where did you get study materials for this exam. I can't see to find much on Google
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 3:42pm On Jan 27, 2022
Adewumi2888:
Hello Gurus in the house. Thank you all for your wonderful contributions to this group and your contributions have been so helpful. But I need clarification for a dilemma I am in.
So I got in to UK November and got a band 4 position in NHS here in London that include inner London high wages. Their checks were concluded just last week, received unconditional offer and I have giving my word through email to the HR about my starting date. She replied that I have been schedule for an induction and appointment contract will be sent by next week. However, yesterday I got a better offer in Band 5 in an interview I did early this month with higher pay and nearer to my house....
But I already gave my words to the HR of the formal offer work, with all arrangement for inductions now in place.

What can I do ?

HR will be fine smiley cheesy . I normally don't even think twice. ... confirm your band 5 , ensure it is secure and give band 4 a call. Las las everyone will be ok. You take care of you first

Since you are using the word band , I guess both are NHS jobs, maybe the referencing will be quicker since you gone through similar within NHS. Be open to both parties once you said yes to band 5 and take it from there. Band 4 will understand, inconvenient yes but u won't be the first or last to do this

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Healhtyliving: 4:24pm On Jan 27, 2022
mimilyrics:
Here is a lifetime opportunity for you. The NHS is offering to sponsor your masters and give you a job while you study - Sounds good? �

NHS Scientific training programme opened applications on 18th of Jan and will close 1st Feb 2022 at 4pm.

For more information check out the link below:

https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/stp-specialisms/

https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/

https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/entry-requirements/
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Blurpy: 4:29pm On Jan 27, 2022
You can use student transcript
mizGene:

Good evening guys.

Has anyone here ever done Certificate & English proficiency verification via ECCTIS? ( Formerly NARIC)

How is the transcript submitted to them? From what I see on their website, it appears the candidate has to have a copy of the transcript...and I know this is unlikely for Nigerian schools....
Anyone know anything about this?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bluetherapy: 4:41pm On Jan 27, 2022
icon8:

You could start by reading this thread from page 1 of part 1. It’s all been covered in detail.
Do you actually realise how hard it can be to keep up with this thread? Coupled with the fact that there's no proper filtering system to quickly search for stuffs in specific threads angry

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bluetherapy: 4:42pm On Jan 27, 2022
Amazoner01:
Hello gurus ...How can I start building credit score in the uk? Barely in uk for a month. What other tips would you give people like us?
Register to vote. This carries a lot of points.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gloriouscrown: 4:50pm On Jan 27, 2022
LagosismyHome:


HR will be fine smiley cheesy . I normally don't even think twice. ... confirm your band 5 , ensure it is secure and give band 4 a call. Las las everyone will be ok. You take care of you first

Since you are using the word band , I guess both are NHS jobs, maybe the referencing will be quicker since you gone through similar within NHS. Be open to both parties once you said yes to band 5 and take it from there. Band 4 will understand, inconvenient yes but u won't be the first or last to do this

Hello LagosismyHome, please is reception class the same free 15hourly per week or more? I am trying to schedule my work around my daughter's school hours and I just want to confirm. Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 4:56pm On Jan 27, 2022
Gloriouscrown:


Hello LagosismyHome, please is reception class the same free 15hourly per week or more? I am trying to schedule my work around my daughter's school hours and I just want to confirm. Thank you

No .....a year younger

Age 3 to when you turn 4 is the free 15 hours. The next class after 4 years old is Reception which is the first class in primary school. Reception would be around 9 to 3pm

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:01pm On Jan 27, 2022
I want to do a pounds to naira exchange. c.£500 Please quote me with your rate if you're up. Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gloriouscrown: 5:06pm On Jan 27, 2022
LagosismyHome:


No .....a year younger

Age 3 to when you turn 4 is the free 15 hours. The next class after 4 years old is Reception which is the first class in primary school. Reception would be around 9 to 3pm

thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by r4blessing: 5:07pm On Jan 27, 2022
kode12:
I want to do a pounds to naira exchange. c.£500 Please quote me with your rate if you're up. Thanks
are u selling pounds @ that rate? If so I’m interested in buying
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:21pm On Jan 27, 2022
r4blessing:
are u selling pounds @ that rate? If so I’m interested in buying

I want to exchange about £500 to naira.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:22pm On Jan 27, 2022
I guess they mean they have £500 to exchnage to naira
r4blessing:
are u selling pounds @ that rate? If so I’m interested in buying
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:27pm On Jan 27, 2022
I LOVE every word in the response and I can picture you saying this in person with a stern face grin
LagosismyHome:


HR will be fine smiley cheesy . I normally don't even think twice. ... confirm your band 5 , ensure it is secure and give band 4 a call. Las las everyone will be ok. You take care of you first

Since you are using the word band , I guess both are NHS jobs, maybe the referencing will be quicker since you gone through similar within NHS. Be open to both parties once you said yes to band 5 and take it from there. Band 4 will understand, inconvenient yes but u won't be the first or last to do this
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:31pm On Jan 27, 2022
Go for the induction as a band 4 don’t declare that you got a job as a band 5 yet Cus employment checks can take a while.

Give 4 weeks notice after the induction and tell the band 5 job your start date will be in 4 weeks
Adewumi2888:


One of my concerns. band 5 just gave me a call after interview that I got the job. By the time they are done with their checks, my induction and resumption date for band4 would have passed. This band 4 took 4 weeks before checks were completed. DBS, OT and references check.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:36pm On Jan 27, 2022
1. Open a high street bank account (Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest)

2. Apply to vote to be added on the electoral roll (Nigerians are allowed to register and vote in the UK as commonwealth citizens)

3. Open a credit file by applying for sim only contract from EE, 3, Vodafone

4. Apply and maintain a good credit card (capital one or your bank account)

5. Check your credit report for free with clearscore, Experian, credit karma, equifax

Amazoner01:
Hello gurus ...How can I start building credit score in the uk? Barely in uk for a month. What other tips would you give people like us?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 5:56pm On Jan 27, 2022
LagosismyHome:


Please where did you get study materials for this exam. I can't see to find much on Google
Youtube.
Jay is a good tutor, liz too.

Search jay IELTS or IELTS Liz on YouTube.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amazoner01: 6:01pm On Jan 27, 2022
omopapa:
1. Open a high street bank account (Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest)

2. Apply to vote to be added on the electoral roll (Nigerians are allowed to register and vote in the UK as commonwealth citizens)

3. Open a credit file by applying for sim only contract from EE, 3, Vodafone

4. Apply and maintain a good credit card (capital one or your bank account)

5. Check your credit report for free with clearscore, Experian, credit karma, equifax

God bless sir
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amazoner01: 6:02pm On Jan 27, 2022
Bluetherapy:

Register to vote. This carries a lot of points.
Thanks sir
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amazoner01: 6:03pm On Jan 27, 2022
Santa2:
@Amazoner01..Register to vote, get a sim only contract from a phone company. Also you can get a purchase credit card(those low or zero interest credit card), use it for your purchases, be disciplined enough refund purchases. Monesavingexpert is a good resource for personal finance literacy. Also I learnt setting up direct debit for bills is another good way.
God bless you sir

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 6:45pm On Jan 27, 2022
Amazoner01:
Hello gurus ...How can I start building credit score in the uk? Barely in uk for a month. What other tips would you give people like us?

Heard it's good to register to vote first.

Modified:

Just saw that someone told you the same

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