Hey all,
We are trying to relocate to the UK (from Canada) and already started the process. The next phase is to secure a job in the UK.

After applying to literally 100's of positions (to which I fit really well, in my opinion), I haven't got even a single positive response. I must be doing something wrong, or the job market is really bad in the UK.

Is it normal right now to have such a hard time finding a position as a Technical Engineering Manager or Engineering Lead (or alike)?

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Can I ask why you are moving to the UK? Is it to be closer to family? The job market is very very hard right now. Tons of recent lay offs so lots of competition. I'm seeing 20% lower salaries than 2 years ago in job postings. Hard times

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Good luck, you'll find something eventually. Can't offer much advice except it's probably not you, just the current market. Things were much worse a few months ago so there is hope

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The job market is bad worldwide, and UK is not an exception. However, UK recently went to recession so finding a job will be difficult. There is a reluctance in UK employers to provide sponsorship for quite some time now.

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