How starting salaries will impact foreign student’s visa applications

Posted date: 17 Jul 2021

Changes have been made to foreign strategy for those who choose to stay overseas. To receive a visa, they will have to secure jobs in a sector that is important to their education, with a salary that many consider difficult to attain in this economic setting. Although domestic students struggle to do the same, it can be daunting to those who have settled although studying in the world. This has adversely affected the longstanding reputation of Britain as a nation accepting professional foreign students.

Now this seems to change with the release by the Home Office of a Declaration of Intent, suggesting that the government is changing its outlook. However, the dilemma remains for foreign students preparing to complete their course in the next few months before anything is confirmed; they also face the daunting task of obtaining a salary normally reserved for those with several years of experience. Of course, this is just another stress added to final year work.

But what can foreign students do to make their career opportunities better? Next, getting to know people from other countries is also one of the key reasons why you want to study abroad. Until we reach our destination, though, homesickness can set in. Making friends with those we have something in common with already i.e. students from our own country can be easier. When you've already travelled so far, it seems a little shame-so go the extra step beyond your comfort zone! Push yourself out with a mix of students to join societies and activities.

First, providing up-to - date references is key to obtaining every position or placement. If a prospective employer cannot easily reach out to anyone to vouch for you, they will not go to the trouble of further pursuing your application. This can be particularly challenging for foreign students in another country who depend on referees, where there could be a communication breakdown. The solution is to maintain good ties with everyone you encountered when you were studying. These could be tutors you've built a good relationship with, or your part-time boss. Whenever necessary, meet tutors during working hours, instead of crying in silence over a dilemma you have.

Finally, don't be too sad if you can't make it home for holidays. Instead of sitting for several weeks in a lonely home, missing your friends and family, keep busy. When you have graduated, internships have already been widely debated as essential for finding jobs. It is a wonderful chance to be active and to contribute to your CV. Look at internships, placements, or schemes specific to your career objectives. If holidays last a month, during this period, you will step into two separate placements, learning useful skills along the way.

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