Hi! I’m new to fishbowl and thought this might be a good place to ask: do employers really consider international applicants? I’m an American trying to move to London so step 1 is applying to jobs and then for a visa but I feel like the job hunting and application process is different from what I’ve learned in the US. For example, I’ve been taught to follow up and ask for feedback to stand out but is that too pushy? Any tips or guidance for applying to jobs in London is greatly appreciated!

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I'm looking for the same, in my case I'm a EU citizen. I noticed that LinkedIn flags when the employer does not accept applicants from outside the UK, I would assume the Jobs that don't have this flag are more open to candidates from other countries

I’ve been there and in my experience it is more difficult for UK recruiters to consider an international applicant. I came from America and found it very hard to find an opportunity. I think it is mostly about degree/qualifications equivalence compared to the UK system and also the verification of overseas references and experience. That not to mention immigration restrictions/visas. Many of them just get “lost in translation” and find it easier to hire local candidates

People use recruiters or internal referrals. The “how dare you speak to me without an introduction” is somewhat truer in the UK than in the US. Cold emailing isn’t really a thing apparently.

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