The University of Sheffield
Careers Service

Graduate jobs outside the UK

Many international students are looking to return home when they have completed their studies in Sheffield. Others intend to look for work internationally and consider employment in a range of overseas countries.

Returning home

It is important to maintain your contacts and networks (including family and friends) in your home country, whilst you are studying in the UK. Let them know about the type of opportunities you are looking for, they may be able to let you know about suitable opportunities. If you are returning home for holidays during your course, use these times to attend recruitment Fairs and try to arrange meetings/interviews with employers.

The information and web links at the bottom of this page will be of help to you.

British Council - In some countries the British Council run UK Alumni Associations. These host events where graduates returning home after studying in the UK can network, and they also run Job Clubs. Look at their Country pages under the 'Contact Us' section for details. Also check out whether there is a Sheffield University Alumni Association in your home country.

Working internationally

You may be looking to work in a variety of countries overseas. Whichever country or countries you are applying for the key factor is to start your research early. There is a lot of information and knowledge that you already have for your own country, which you will need to find out about for a new country. For example:

  1. What are the regulations concerning work permits and visas?
  2. When is the best time to apply for vacancies?
  3. Where are vacancies advertised?
  4. What is their preferred CV and application form style?
  5. What are the rules and etiquette of interviews and workplace customs?

The information and web links below will help you to answer these questions and with your general research.