I am a student in the US who is thinking of traveling to London next year to work/live for a semester or so. Origionally I was going to do this through my school, but I found it would be much cheaper to take it upon myself to go. So, my question is, what papers do I need to obtain to be able to work overseas? Also, any hints at job/housing sites? Any other help at all would greatly help me along the way. If you are in a similar position or have insight or a way to help please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me. I am a college student and I, along with a friend, would be going to London next spring and hopefully live and work, immersing ourselves in the culture and, above all, having what should be an amazing life experience.
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The best thing would be go to British embassy site of USA because information changes with regards to residency. so the rules will be different for you.
As for jobs here are few sites to start with:
http://www.monster.co.uk/
http://www.michaelpage.co.uk/
http://www.londonjobs.co.uk/
Generally, students take up some course in other countries after which there is an internship which may lead to permanent job situation.
If you are seeking a job directly, you should present a good case to why the employer from UK should pick you.
Do check out if you are eligible for “vacation-work holiday” [am not sure the exact words] but here you are given 6months to a year to search for a job. This is not a tourist or work visa, but a visa to help search a job and then convert it to work visa. DO check this out as part of your research.
Anyways good luck to you and i wish you a great experience with work and UK culture