Popular professions in England. Work and employment in the UK

AT global world When borders are erased and ideological barriers collapse, earning income outside one's own country is becoming more and more popular and has long been considered something shameful. Work in England attracts a lot of people, because it gives a chance to realize themselves in many areas of the economy of this state.

What makes the UK attractive

In the official rankings, England occupies a solid second place among the countries most interesting in terms of labor migration. London is the most popular European city for those looking for jobs abroad. The top 20 also includes:

Birmingham;
Edinburgh;
Manchester;
Bristol;
Glasgow.

The choice factor for applicants is not only the nature of the work ahead and the level of the proposed salary, but also the possibility of full-fledged personal growth in a developed European country. The UK educational system is one of the best in the world. Studying at an English university and college gives preferences for further employment and guarantees decent remuneration. However, competition in the labor market of foggy Albion is quite high. Per workplace will have to fight not only with the native British, but also with residents of the EEC countries, of Eastern Europe and refugees from the Middle East.

Job search

The conservatism of British culture is widely known and manifests itself in all areas of society, including employment. A couple of years ago, the search for a suitable vacancy in the English capital would hardly have led to a result. Now the situation for foreigners in this sense has improved a bit.

The metropolis is ready to help both qualified applicants and applicants without education with employment. A wide range of vacancies are offered by the world's leading companies such as Google, Microsoft and a number of others. Moreover, 75% of them experience an acute shortage of labor, and the doors are open for foreigners. How to find a job in London? We list the necessary conditions.

Have a valid UK work permit.
Have an invitation from the employer or positive results of qualification tests. The tests are carried out by the British Consulates in the country where the foreign citizen lives.

Mandatory requirement - to conclude contract of employment(contract) with a potential employer.

With the help of British sites

Finding a job is not easy, even in your own country. The best option- prepare a list of companies where the applicant would like to get a job. Periodically review specialized job sites:

co.uk; monster.co.uk cwjobs.co.uk jobsite.co.uk adzuna.co.uk, uktemps.co.uk; totaljobs.com exec-appointments.com;
helpers will be bulletin boards com and ondon.craigslist.co.uk;
resource for scientists New Scientist Job;
work in the construction industry RueTwo;
vacancies for physicians healthjobs and NHS Jobs;
career in the legal field The Lawyer;
portal for financiers Efinancialcareers;
employment of journalists and marketers is represented by three sites: ediargh, BrandRepublicJOBS and The Dots;
programmers can find jobs on CwJobs, TheITJobBoard and Technojobs
vacancies in hotels and restaurants Hcareers and Caterer ;
Babysitters are encouraged to use Nannyjob and Tinies;
for Russians, it makes sense to look for work in the UK on nahodka.uk, doska-ru.co.uk, and uk4ru.com

The procedure for organizing the employment sector and the regulations governing it can be found on the official government resource GOV.UK. Interesting jobs are often posted on social networks. For example, on Facebook there is a community "Foreigners in England".

Through the press

It's also quite effective method employment. Thus, the online version of the British newspaper The Guardian contains a daily updated database of vacancies. For specialists in narrow areas, separate printed editions to help professionals find their dream job.

Contacting an agency

Professional support is often invaluable to job seekers. Consultations of firms on the selection of personnel are not always free, but they are effective. Applicants may apply to any of the agencies listed below:

manpower;
Blue Arrow;
Michael Page;
Kelly Services.

In every city in the country there is a state employment center Jobcentre Plus, whose services are available to every foreign citizen applying for employment in the UK.

Demanded specialties in the UK

The most demanded professions in 2020 in the country's labor market:

IT professionals;
businessmen and investors;
junior medical workers;
financiers;
plumbing;
builders and engineers;
sales managers;
seasonal workers;
waiters.

The capital of the kingdom has always been supportive of emigrants from the former USSR. The city has a large Russian-speaking diaspora, whose successful representatives need nannies and governesses, as well as teachers of their native language and literature. Hundreds of English companies cooperate with our country, and they have a constant need for secretaries and translators.

Wealthy citizens are increasingly buying apartments and houses in the British capital, so the number of Russian-speaking realtors is growing year by year. There are other vacancies for Russians offered by the London labor market: guides, auctioneers, marketers, public relations specialists, cleaning services.

Seasonal work

There is an acute shortage of employees in the agricultural sector in the country. Often there is simply no one to pick fruits and vegetables, weed greenhouses and plow fields. British farmers are looking forward to foreigners.

It is better to start looking for temporary employment options for the summer in April or May. The period of seasonal work lasts until October, but it is possible to terminate the contract ahead of schedule. The reward is decent, however, in some cases you will need to pay for housing and meals yourself. Often such temporary employment is chosen by students.

In the service sector

Service personnel include:

maids and housekeepers;
drivers;
cooks;
nannies and governesses;
waiters and dishwashers;
promoters.

This category of applicants usually finds a job without difficulty. The average wage rate will make it possible to live normally and transfer part of the funds to relatives in their native country. Good reputation and recommendations will provide the employee regular customers. However, an important condition for a successful career is knowledge of English at least at a conversational level.

If the applicant speaks the language very poorly, he does not need to despair. Unqualified personnel are also required in many families and businesses. You can start with the profession of a cleaner, housekeeper or handyman, and tighten up the gaps in English in the process.

Employees in the field of medicine

There are enough jobs in the NHS healthcare system. The applicant can easily get a job as a nurse, the shortage of these specialists is felt most acutely. Junior health workers receive regular pay increases. If you are highly qualified, there is a chance to become a doctor in one of the English clinics.

Tutors and translators

The basic condition for both professions is perfect knowledge of English language. The specialist must:

understand colloquial speech, slang and dialects;
have a general idea of the culture and traditions of the people who are native speakers.

Professional education is not required. If the level of language proficiency is impeccable, it is enough to confirm it at the Chartered Institute of Linguists. To collaborate with one of the diasporas living in the UK, you should take a community interpreting course at any university or college.

Vacancies in the pedagogical field are intended for the most part for girls. In particular, tutors have become in demand among the British over the past 15 years, and even prime ministers hire them for their children. The salary of such specialists is high - 30 pounds per hour. For comparison: for this amount you can order family dinner in a restaurant. To feel confident financially, a tutor must give at least 40 lessons per month.

Internship as a method of assessing the qualifications of an employee is practiced everywhere in the UK. Until recently, such work was often unpaid, but in March 2018, a new bill was submitted to the English Parliament for consideration. According to him, employers will be required to pay the intern a salary equal to or greater than the minimum.

Internship in England for students and young professionals is included in the curricula of most universities and colleges. Some of them cost money, but there are also free ones, lasting one year. Separate educational programs are organized by recruitment agencies and set themselves the following tasks:

increase the level of English language proficiency;
consolidate professional skills;
receive recommendations from the employer for further employment.

Young people up to 30 years of age take part in internships. The duration is from one to 12 months. Interns live in British families or in hostels.

Working conditions in the country

In the UK, strict legislation has been adopted for the employment of foreign citizens. Key requirements for workers in this category: the presence of a work visa and work permit labor activity; English proficiency level according to the CEFR test is not lower than B1 (the applicant must have the appropriate certificate); confirmation of qualification (for persons with higher education).

Working hours

In the UK, it is not defined by law. However, it is usually regulated collective agreement. The working week does not exceed 43 hours. Teachers in general education schools work 63 hours a week, in elementary grades - 59, subject teachers - about 56 hours. Such indicators are above average, and this is due to the fact that teachers are additionally busy:

drawing up lesson plans and curricula;
administrative and economic tasks;
meetings with parents.

At the same time, residents of the English capital are among the leaders in terms of the shortest working week, which in London is 33 hours.

salaries in the UK

By 2020, the UK minimum wage will be £9. Currently, by law, a worker over the age of 25 must be paid at least £7.5 per hour; those who are from 21 to 24 years old - £ 7.05; over 18 - £5.6. The minimum for youth over 16 is £4.05. looks like this (pounds per hour):

seasonal workers 5–6;
among service personnel 8–10;
nurses get up to 13;
tutor's income is about 30;
translator's remuneration 30–60.

For comparison: the income of a handyman for 12 months is 29 thousand pounds, while a top manager large corporation receives about £4.5 million for the same period.

taxes

First, fill out the application form on the embassy website. In addition to personal information, you must specify marital status, where you were born, the presence of children, the purpose of the trip, data from the identity card, information about parents and spouses, the nature of work and relationships with law enforcement agencies, monthly income, savings and spending, possible problems with the law, place of residence in the UK.

Secondly, prepare a package of accompanying papers. Documents are sent to the Consular Section or the UK Visa Application Center in the host country 90 days before the date of departure. The appeal will be considered for about three weeks. Thirdly, pass a test for tuberculosis (if the trip is for more than six months). Exception for children under 11 and diplomats. A special procedure is provided for pregnant women.

Required documents

Consular offices are provided with:

application form and passport;
confirmation of the purpose of arrival in the UK;
certificate from the employer (in Russia);
contract with an employer in the Kingdom and letter of guarantee with the obligation to pay the applicant a salary not less than the minimum;
documents from the bank proving the financial viability of the employee.

You will also need information about the provision of housing for the period of stay in the country.

Do you need a translation

Each of the documents included in the assembled set is translated into English in full and certified by a translator. Notary services are not required.

Diploma nostrification

In order for a Russian diploma to be recognized in the UK, you have to register with Naric (a pan-European network for comparing academic qualifications):

fill out the form on the official website of the center;
attach scanned copies of education documents and their certified translations into English. For 30 pounds, a specialist will do the work, and then translation is not needed;
pay for services in the amount of £61.

You can track the status of your application online. Within two weeks, the answer to the applicant will come by mail. It should be noted that applicants do not always receive equivalent English diplomas. It happens that the master Russian criteria In the UK, only a bachelor's degree is awarded.

Validity and rules for extending a work visa

The work visa is valid up to 10 years depending on the type. Thus, a visa for domestic staff is issued for at most six months. Permission to temporary work– for 12 months (for certain categories applicants - up to two years). At the end of the period of stay, if all legal requirements are met, the document is extended. After 5 years, a foreign citizen has the right to apply for a residence permit, and after another year try to become a British citizen.

Issuance of a work permit

The document is required for all applicants from abroad. Getting a work permit in England in 2020 is easy. It is enough to contact territorial department Immigration Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior. The immigrant must:

work only in those professional areas that are defined by the permit, effectively using their experience and knowledge;
guarantee complete financial independence, providing for themselves and relatives for the period of stay in the country;
do not violate the established age restrictions;
speak English at the proper level.

It is possible to obtain a work permit for up to five years. However, it should not exceed the period for which the labor contract. The applicant must enter the territory of the United Kingdom no later than six months from the date when the work permit was issued.

Who doesn't need

It is not required for those who come from the European Union, as well as for persons who have English citizens themselves.

Business immigration

For those who are ready to start a business in London, there are several programs with special conditions for issuing visas. Several ways to open a company in the English capital:

Tier 1 investor. Allows you to become a British citizen in a short time. It is not required to confirm the level of language proficiency. Within a few days the whole family will move to the English capital;
by investing £10 million in the country's economy, a businessman will secure a residence permit in two years or in 36 months if the investment amount is £5 million. Two million pounds guarantee a residence permit in 5 years;
With a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa and £200,000, an aspiring businessman can set up a start-up in the UK without any problems.

Business immigration to the UK is an opportunity to do business on an international level, respect for private property, the safety of all family members and an excellent education for children.

Consequences of illegal employment

In addition to the risk of becoming a victim of a scam and falling into labor slavery, such persons do not bode well, except for:

unprestigious and hard work, sometimes even without remuneration;
work seven days a week for 18-20 hours a day;
deprivation of sick leave and vacations;
failure to provide basic medical services;
lack of insurance coverage in case of an accident;
the impossibility of applying for protection to law enforcement structures.

If the fact of illegal employment in the territory of the United Kingdom is revealed, an immigrant will face a fine imposed government bodies, jail time and deportation.

Conclusion

After leaving the European Union and in conditions when the country has the lowest unemployment rate in the last 45 years (slightly above 4%), the state cannot fill all vacancies at the expense of local labor resources. The country needs to attract foreign labor, both high and low-skilled. Official employment in the UK guarantees the applicant comfortable conditions, a stable and high income, career growth with the ability and proper qualifications.

According to statistics, Russians most often go to Germany and Spain, Israel and Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece and the United States in search of work. There are those wishing to work in New Zealand and Australia. Those who come not on a work visa, but “at random”, in Russian, have a difficult time - unskilled labor is not paid that high. But also qualified specialists do not eat honey with spoons - most professions require recertification.

Who can get a job abroad, and what salaries do they lure Russians?

nurses

They remain in high demand in many countries. Among them: Austria and Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong and Germany, Ireland, India, Hungary, New Zealand and Norway, Slovenia, Singapore and Slovakia.

average salary - 44000-57000 $ / year.

For example, in Australia, nurses are needed in surgical and psychiatric departments. The higher the knowledge of the language, the richer the experience, the greater the chances of employment.
Great Britain is no less strongly interested in these workers, in which this specialty is classified as “prestigious” and is very well paid.
In the US (especially in resort states), nurses are paid about $69,000/year. In Sweden - 600-2000 euros / month (depending on the availability of a certificate).
In Denmark - from 20,000 crowns (about 200,000 rubles / month).
Well, in Austria, health workers everywhere are honored and respected. Many people dream of entering the medical faculty there precisely because of the high earnings.

Engineers

These specialists (in different areas) are needed almost all countries of the world .

From all industries most actively recruited in the automotive industry, in the oil and gas industry, in the aerospace industry.

For example, in the Austrian list of vacancies for mechanics, technicians and other engineers, there are 23 specialties, including even specialists in cooling and heating systems. And thanks new system employment, the chances of potential foreign workers have increased significantly.

As for salary , her the average size- about 43,000 $ / year.

The salary of an engineer in Germany is about 4,000 euros / month, and after 6-7 years of work - all 5,000-6,000 euros.
You can also try your luck in the USA, Slovenia, Emirates.

preference in different countries of the world, of course, give to people with experience, education, knowledge modern systems, equipment and PC, as well as subject to fluency in at least English. Knowing the language of the country will be a key advantage.

Invariably, highly specialized specialists with more than 2 years of experience and with a diploma of 2nd higher education are in special demand.

Doctors

In most countries of the world, you will have to confirm your diploma, pass testing and recertification. And in the USA or Canada, you will also have to work in residency for 2-7 years (note - like our residency). But then you can live happily ever after and enjoy your salary.

In the countries described above, it is from 250,000 to 1 million $/year.

In Germany, a doctor can count on $63,000/year, and in New Zealand, anesthesiologists, surgeons, psychologists, and physiotherapists are very welcome, who are paid from $59,000/year. In Finland, dentists and maxillofacial surgeons are required, and in Denmark it is so bad with doctors that they will even help with the legalization of a foreign diploma.

IT sphere and computer technologies

Nowadays, these specialists are required almost everywhere. From system engineers and analysts to database administrators, directly to programmers and website developers.

In principle, these specialists make good money in Russia, but if you want more, then pay attention, for example, to vacancies offered for specialists in computer security. They do earn fantastic salaries (over $100,000/year) and are required in all developed countries.

Don't forget about taxes though. In particular, in the same USA, 40% will be deducted from your salary, and in Europe - about 30% with an income of $ 55,000 / year.

Of course, being just a "cool hacker" is not enough. English should bounce off your teeth. That is, you have to practically think on it.

teachers

Well, of course, there is an eternal shortage of specialists in this area. True, this is due to their career growth rather than a lack of teachers.

How much pay? In European countries (Germany, England, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands), a teacher's salary is 2500-3500 euros / month, in Luxembourg - more than 5000 euros / month.

Up to 2500 euros per month will be received by a teacher in France, Finland, Italy and Slovenia, Portugal and Norway. And in Estonia, the Czech Republic or Poland, even less - about 750 euros.

To work abroad, you cannot do without an international certificate (note - EFL, TEFL, ESL, TESL and TESOL), with which you can get anywhere.

And don't forget about Asia (Korea, Japan, etc.)! The teachers there are well paid.

Animators

According to this “specialty”, most often foreigners are taken in Turkey and Egypt, in Spain / Italy and in Tunisia.

The work is hard (albeit at a resort), very exhausting, and Bad mood prohibited and unacceptable.

speak English you owe it perfectly. And if you also know German, French and Italian, then there will be no price for you.

Salary… small. But stable. About 800 euros/month. For an animator with experience - 2200 euros / month.

By the way, Russian animators at the most famous resorts are preferred for their ingenuity, mobility, talent - to ignite the audience and involve them in the game.

Truck drivers

Nothing is impossible for this profession.

Our stern Russian trucker will easily find a job in almost any European country if he has the rights of category “E”, perfectly “spreads” in spoken English and has completed a 2-month internship.

How much money? The trucker receives 1300-2000 $/month.

Lawyers

One of the most popular and demanded professions in many countries.

In Russia, lawyers are a wagon and a cart, but there is nowhere to work. And in some states, a qualified lawyer - even in the afternoon with fire, as they say ...

For example, in Italy, these are the richest people in the country. Most of all, auto lawyers, notaries (with an income of more than 90,000 euros / year), and divorce specialists are in demand there. So, if you are a lawyer, have studied the language and laws of Italy, and crave the sea and a big salary, it’s time for you to go south.

Builders

Always a popular profession. And everywhere.

In Germany, for example (if you speak German) tilers and installers, masons and interior fitters are needed.

Salary: from 2500 euros - for specialists, 7-10 euros / hour - for auxiliary workers and unskilled personnel.

In Finland they pay well only for large companies, regularly increasing earnings - in a month you can earn about $ 3,000.
In Poland, you will find a job with difficulty (strong competition) and for 2-3 euros / hour.
In Sweden, you can earn about 2,700 euros / month, and in Norway - 3,000.

Pharmacists

They are expected in the following countries: Australia, Canada and Finland, New Zealand, Ireland and India, Slovenia, Singapore, Norway, Sweden.

The shortage of pharmacists is now acutely felt almost all over the world - both in large reputable companies and in small pharmacies.

Salary can reach $95,000/year.

Babysitters

The demand for this profession is also great around the world. And even in Russia. True, we pay much less.

In Ireland, there are few vacancies and many restrictions (note - age 18-36 years old, English / language, etc.), and the salary is about $ 250 / week.

In the USA, a nanny earns about $350/week from the age of 21, and perfect English is not required, because most often our nannies get a job with people from Russia or the former USSR.

In an English-speaking family, you can (with knowledge of the language and the availability of water / rights) earn up to $ 500 / week.

A nanny's salary in Israel is no more than $170/week.
In Spain/Italy - about $120 (35-50 years).
In Cyprus - no more than $ 70 / week.
In Greece - about $100.
In Portugal - no more than $ 200 / week, but for two with a husband (they hire married couples).

Economists

In the banking sector, experienced professionals are needed everywhere. And, if you can boast of a profile diploma and an excellent knowledge of the language, then you are expected in all developed countries of Europe - for risk assessment, for making forecasts, for analyzing company data, etc.

As for salary , you will earn an income of 3000 euros / month (on average).

It is better to start conquering the foreign economic Olympus from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

And in Ireland, you can get a job as an accountant even if you do not own international / accounting standards.

Sailors

To find this vacancy, you do not even need to go to an interview - it will be held by phone.

Another thing is the license. Sometimes, to get it, you have to fly to exams (approx. - in English / language!) To another country.

In the absence of proper experience, crewing companies usually offer solid contracts in terms of time - up to 9-10 months. Moreover, a foreigner does not have to rely on a permanent contract - only a temporary one.

Maximum salary , for example, an old mech - $ 500 / day (with a good combination of circumstances and a long contract), but most often average earnings our seafarer abroad is about 1600-4000 $/month, depending on qualifications.

Most often, "our brother" can be found in Norway, where Russian specialists are valued.

On a note: reputable companies do not advertise vacancies on the Internet. Last resort - on personal sites.

Unskilled labor

Farm work.

This "hack" abroad is (not very high, by the way) in demand among our students, who want to see the world and earn money for a new iPhone.

As a rule, in this job you have to pick vegetables, berries or flowers somewhere in Sweden, England, Denmark or Poland for 600-1000 $ / month. True, you will have to work 10-12 hours a day with one day off.

And without knowledge of English, you will not even be hired to dig up potatoes.

And in Denmark, you can get a job as a laborer on a farm for 3,500 euros / month.

home assistant

In other words, a servant.

The easiest way to get a job in this very dusty job is in the USA, England, Germany and Canada. Meals and accommodation are paid, of course, by the employer.

You will be given a day off once a week (and even then not always), and the income depends on many factors (place of stay, knowledge of the language, country, etc.), on average - from 700 to 2500 $ / month.

And most importantly, note:

Whatever the reasons for your going to work abroad, pack your bags only after signing a contract or on a work visa. Private invitations can result in the absence of a salary, and sometimes even more serious consequences.

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The UK authorities have compiled a list of the most sought-after professions for foreign employees as part of the fight against the influx of immigrants. From November 27, the number of jobs for visitors will be reduced by 200 thousand, and only those specialists in whom the country is in short supply will be hired - in particular, sheep shearers, ballet dancers, racehorse trainers.

The British Home Office has published a new list of the most in-demand professions, whose owners are more likely to work in the United Kingdom, writes The Financial Times. The professions named are the most unexpected: it turns out that the country really needs specialists in shearing sheep, ballet dancers, racehorse trainers, mathematics teachers, geologists, chemical engineers, physicists and biologists.

The new system aims to limit the influx of low-skilled workers from non-EU countries into the UK. Instead, the Kingdom is interested in attracting financiers, entrepreneurs and professionals in various industries.

According to Immigration Minister Phil Ulas, from November 27, only those in whose knowledge and skills the country is deficient will be able to legally move to Britain. Thus, the number of jobs available to immigrants will be reduced from 1 million to 800 thousand.

New rules

Anyone who wants to get a job in Britain must be fluent in English, have enough money to arrange his life in Britain and qualify for an annual salary of at least 24 thousand pounds.

Under the new rules social workers nurses, for example, will only be allowed to work in the UK if they earn more than £8.8 an hour. It is also permitted to hire racehorse trainers as there are not enough athletic young men in Britain to do the job. And Scotland, for example, needs frozen fish cutters.

As for engineering and technical professions, in Britain you can hire foreigners working in the production of components for the aviation industry. Chefs from other countries can only be invited if they earn more than 8.1 pounds per hour.

Employers wishing to hire a person whose profession is not on the list must first place a job advertisement. If a suitable British candidate does not appear within two weeks, then a foreign specialist can be hired. Employers who violate these regulations face fines and even imprisonment.

There are also requirements for financiers

As for the specialists of the first category, which include entrepreneurs, financiers, etc., these workers do not need job invitations, but they also have certain requirements: they must prove their professionalism, they must be fluent in English and have the opportunity to contain yourself. Entrepreneurs must prove that they are in the process of starting a business or buying a company in the UK, while investors must show that they have the funds to invest.

Often they want to start building their career there. In this case, a well-founded question arises - which specialties are the most in demand and highly paid in the UK.

Of course, the decisive factor in choosing a profession is not a banal race for profit. Many of us dream of realizing our abilities in a certain area, and some of us realize our destiny even in childhood. But, nevertheless, the ratings are of interest to everyone. And foreign students Those planning to get an education in British universities should take into account that the competition for more popular professions in the UK will be quite large.

It is important to take into account the peculiarities of the British education system. The future applicant should decide who he wants to be in the future 2 years before graduation, before entering the A-level program. That is, in fact, track the ratings of the most sought-after professions in the United Kingdom - necessary condition successful preparation for admission.

Statistical data on highly paid British professions

The company Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings has published the results of analytics, which display the average annual income of UK residents. On the basis of this information, a list of British professions that bring the highest income was formed - which helped to assess the overall financial situation of certain specialists in the country.

Rating of prestigious professions at the end of 2015

1. The leaders of the list of the most profitable professions in the UK are brokers (currency, investment, insurance, foreign exchange, etc.). The minimum wage for these professionals is £40,668 and the average annual salary before taxes is £128,231/year.

2. The second place is taken by top managers of companies, civil servants of the fifth grade, directors of clinics, etc. Their average salary before taxes is 122,967 pounds / year, and the minimum is 38,686 pounds / year.

3. The directors of marketing, finance and economics won the bronze. The average salary of such specialists is 89,933 pounds per year, and the minimum income per year is 35,378 pounds / year.

4. Pilots, crew members, and staff, including engineers, flight instructors, etc. The average salary of "conquerors of the sky" is 87,474 pounds / year, while the minimum ranges from 64,250-96,778 pounds / year (depending on position) .

5. Medical practitioners (internists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians and general practitioners) earn an average (before tax) of £80,628/year per annum, and their minimum wage is 33,174 pounds/year.

6. Lawyers, including all legal professionals, earn a steady average annual income of £80,578.

7. Air traffic controllers. They did not fall into point 4, but they may have more income than other employees in this field. This is a very rare and very responsible profession, the salary here is high - 77,220 pounds per year, and the minimum income is 63,344 pounds / year.

8. Someone probably expected to see this profession at the very top of the list, but the reality is this. CIOs earn an average of £70,970/year, and their minimum wage is £40,549/year.

But, of course, the ratings should not influence your choice too much. After all, success can be achieved in any field. Good salary get true pros in various fields of activity: designers, chefs, design engineers, choreographers, etc.

Rankings of the best and worst jobs in the UK

Apart from financial factor Analysts often research careers in terms of working conditions, stress levels, and future career prospects.

In particular, CareerCast has compiled ratings of the worst and best professions that you can choose in the UK. The list is based on a social survey, during which various factors were taken into account.

The results are rather unexpected.

Worst Professions 2016

News reporter;
lumberjack;
Live broadcast host
disc jockey;
Warrior-contractor;
Rodent and Pest Control Officer;
Retailer;
Advertising space sales manager;
Taxi driver;
Fireman.

If you were surprised by the list above, then the list below may make many people smile. Who would have thought?

Best Professions 2016

Data Analyst;
Employee of the statistics department;
Information Security Analyst;
Otolaryngologist / Audiologist;
Operator of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment;
Mathematician;
Software Engineer;
Computer system analyst;
Speech therapist;
Insurance Accounts Specialist.

We hope that you will use this information to your advantage in the near future. And if you have already made your choice, then you may be interested in a world in which the universities of the UK occupy a very high position.

Choosing a specialty in the UK: ranking of professions updated: May 11, 2019 by: Annie Krasova

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Great Britain is a state with the third largest economy in Europe and one of the most developed financial systems in the world. About 40% of foreigners who came to the UK (in particular to England) in search of work in 2015 were from Eastern Europe. It is rather difficult for citizens of the former USSR to find a job in the country due to high competition in the labor market: in most cases, employers give priority to their citizens or residents of the EU. But nevertheless, there are always job offers, and first of all for qualified workers with good knowledge of English.

How to find a job in the UK?

When starting to look for a job in the UK, the applicant should carefully study the country's labor market and soberly weigh their chances. If the applicant is a citizen of a country outside the EU, then in addition to the mandatory procedure for obtaining a work visa and work permit, he will have to convince the employer of the advisability of his employment. The employer, in turn, must provide local authorities with evidence of the absence of the required specialist among EU citizens.

Thousands of migrants from all over the world seek a job in the UK

Things to remember when starting your job search in the UK

Despite the fact that residents of the European Union have certain advantages when considering candidates, the main point will still be the professional and personal qualities of the job seeker. It is very important not only to be able to present yourself correctly, but also to really have certain knowledge and qualifications.

First of all, to get a more or less qualified job, you will need to know English at least at a minimum level of B1 (according to the CERF classification). You can confirm your level of language proficiency in one of the specialized centers, the list of which is posted on the website. Knowledge of other languages can also increase the competitiveness of the applicant: German, French, Spanish.

UK labor law imposes special requirements on the education and work experience of the applicant. There is a special portal http://ecctis.co.uk/ where you can get confirmation of your qualifications, and such a document will be valid throughout the UK.

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Ways to find a job in the UK (including in England)

You can get information about available vacancies with the help of Internet resources specializing in employment. First of all, this is the government portal GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch, which publishes a lot of materials related to the job search and the employment procedure, as well as constantly updating information about the availability of vacancies in various industries. By registering on this portal, you can post your resume here and receive notifications by e-mail about the availability of jobs.

In addition, such sites as are widely known among job seekers in the country:

https://www.adzuna.co.uk/;
http://www.totaljobs.com/;
http://www.monster.co.uk/;
http://www.reed.co.uk/.

Specialized in the selection of employees for certain industries such resources as:

http://www.computerweekly.com/jobs , http://uk.dice.com/ , https://www.technojobs.co.uk/ , http://www.cwjobs.co.uk/ - for IT specialists;
http://www.caterer.com/ , http://www.hcareers.co.uk/ - for employees of the restaurant and hotel business;
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ , http://www.healthjobs.co.uk/ - for healthcare workers;
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/ , https://www.studentjob.co.uk/ - for students;
http://www.nannyjob.co.uk/ , https://www.childcare.co.uk/ - jobs for nannies.

Many are successfully employed by social networks, such as LinkedIn and others. You can try such a method as a direct appeal to the company-employer: for this you need to go to the company's website and leave your resume there. Among the print media that publish job ads, The Guardian and the Financial Times are the most popular.

You can look for work in the UK via the Internet or through print media.

The most demanded professions in 2016

The statistics given in the reports of various agencies suggest that today in the UK there has been a trend that will lead to an acute shortage of highly specialized health workers in the near future. In addition, there will be a shortage of IT specialists. These projections are for 2018. And now the most demanded professions in the state are:

top managers - income up to 140 thousand pounds per year;
doctors - 135 thousand pounds per year;
financiers, marketers, economists - about 100 thousand pounds per year;
pilots - 95 thousand pounds per year;
lawyers - 90 thousand pounds sterling per year;
specialists in the field of IT technologies - 85-90 thousand pounds per year;
policemen - 63 thousand pounds sterling per year;
teachers and managers - 60 thousand pounds per year.

The most common vacancies and salaries

Labor migrants have the highest chances of finding work in London. The city is developing rapidly, and the local labor market cannot cope with the need for workers. As for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, it is more difficult to find work here, and, most likely, it will be related to agriculture or construction.

More often than others on bulletin boards recruiting agencies Great Britain in 2016 there are the following vacancies:

In 2015, the minimum wage in the UK was £6.7 per hour (€9), about €1,400 per month. From April 2016 this has been increased to £7.2 per hour and is now one of the highest in Europe.

Salaries in Britain depend on regions. In London, it is higher than in the country, but here the cost of living is higher than in the regions. Therefore, there is no significant difference in terms of percentage.

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Unskilled workers can count on wages close to the minimum (up to 1,500 euros): nannies, governesses, nurses. Sellers, bartenders receive about 1,500 euros per month, health workers - 2,500 euros, engineers and builders - 3,000 euros, programmers and IT specialists - 3,000-3,500 euros per month.

The average salary in the country in 2016 is 2800 euros per month. At the same time, there is a noticeable difference in this indicator in different regions: if in London employers offer an average of about 40 thousand pounds sterling per year, then in Northern Ireland - 29 thousand pounds sterling.

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Working hours, taxes and other details about working in the UK

The UK tax system is two-tiered and consists of taxes received by the local and state budgets. Income tax, which is also levied on some types of benefits, can range from 20 to 45%, depending on the amount of income. Contributions to the fund social insurance- 12–13.8%. In addition, there are such types of taxes as tax on inheritance, housing, transport, capital gains, interest on bank deposits, stamp duty. The tax-free minimum is £10,000 per year.

It is estimated that the average duration working week in the UK it is 43.7 hours, i.e., with a 5-day schedule, the working day lasts an average of 8.74 hours.

There are certain differences in the labor markets of regions in the UK. For example, in Scotland there is a certain shortage of employees in the hotel and restaurant business, the construction industry, healthcare and financial sphere. Most of the vacancies are offered in major cities- Glasgow, Edinburgh. Features of the Scottish labor market are:

To negative moments can be attributed to the relatively low level of wages, the excess of demand over supply in the domestic labor market.

Wales is traditionally represented by the coal mining and steel industries, but these industries are now in decline. The emphasis of economic development is shifting towards the service sector and trade, which explains a large number of vacancies in these industries.

In the capital of the state - London - there is a certain shortage of specialists in the field of construction and transport, employees are required to care for the sick and the elderly, as well as good job opportunities for IT specialists and bank employees.

Features of the official employment procedure

Legal employment in the UK requires an employee to have a work visa and a work permit in the country.

UK work visa

There are several categories of UK work visas:

For qualified professionals:
- Tier2 (General) visa - for employees who have an invitation from a British employer;
- Tier2 (Intra-company Transfer) visa - for employees foreign companies who arrived to work in the UK branch;
- Tier2 (Minister of Religion) visa - for clergy;
- Tier2 (Sportsperson) visa - for athletes.
For high profile employees:
- Tier1 (Entrepreneur) visa - for entrepreneurs;
- Tier1 (Exceptional Talent) visa - for individuals with unique abilities;
- Tier1 (General) visa - renewal and permanent residence;
- Tier1 (Investor) visa - for investors.
For temporary workers:
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - creative and sporting) - for athletes and workers in creative professions;
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - charity workers) - for employees of charitable organizations;
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - religious workers) - for clerics;
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - government authorized exchange) - for migrants who arrived under the exchange program;
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - international agreement) - for workers under contracts governed by international standards.

There are other types of visas complete list which can be found on the GOV.UK website https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas .

There are several categories of UK work visas.

The procedure for obtaining a work visa

Obtaining a British work visa is a rather complicated procedure and consists of several stages. Most of the migrants from the CIS apply for a Tier2 visa. This type of visa involves employment with one specific employer. If the worker transfers to another employer, a new visa is required. To employ a foreign worker (from a non-EU country), a UK employer must:

obtain a sponsor's license;
register in the list of sponsors;
issue a sponsorship certificate with a unique personal number to the employee. The certificate contains information about the working conditions and wages accepted employee.

The Tier2 (General) work visa has a maximum validity of 3 years, which can be subsequently extended. Having such a visa in hand, the employee has the right to volunteer or earn extra money in a related field, but not more than 20 hours a week. In addition, the Tier2 (General) visa allows the holder to receive training in one of the educational programs. After 5 years of work on such a visa, you can apply for permanent residence. Not eligible for Tier2 owner entrepreneurial activity and enjoy financial assistance provided by public and state funds.

The Tier 2 visa applicant goes through a point-based assessment procedure, in which it is necessary to score a certain minimum points awarded for the presence of a sponsor, qualifications, future salary and other indicators. You can learn more about the scoring system on the website of the migration service.

Documents required for obtaining a work visa

valid passport;
old passport;
internal passport;
one color photograph 3.5x4.5 cm;
completed visa application form;
an employment contract provided by the employer;
sponsorship certificate;
a certificate confirmed by the employer on the dates of the beginning and end of work;
bank confirmation that the employee has an amount of at least 800 pounds sterling;
a certificate confirming knowledge of English at a level not lower than B1 (according to IELTS, TOEFL, etc.);
birth certificate;
marriage certificate (if any);
rental agreement with payment receipt;
insurance in the amount of 30 thousand euros.

If you have previously been denied a visa, you must submit the document on the basis of which the refusal was received.

If you have previously (within the past 10 years) been denied a visa to the UK, it is advisable to attach a copy of the paper refusal.
If you didn’t save it, don’t worry, your passport has a stamp with the number and date of refusal.
For other countries of the world, you just need to indicate the number and date of refusal in the questionnaire, the refusal stamp is also in the passport.

Ilya Larin

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Work visa extension

The following categories of migrants are eligible for a Tier2 work visa extension:

holders of a Tier 2 visa issued in accordance with the rules adopted before 04/06/2011;
persons who have a work permit;
employees of foreign media;
ground handling personnel of foreign airlines;
Jewish Agency employee.

At the same time, the level of the position held is indicated in the sponsorship certificate. The procedure for extending a work visa provides for the accrual of 50 points for an existing sponsorship certificate that complies with the rules for transitional measures, 50 points for working in a profession from the list of the most demanded, 30 points for any sponsorship certificate.

UK work permit

The procedure for obtaining a Work Permit has some differences for different situations where the applicant may be. If the employee is in the country and is employed by another employer, then it is necessary:

issue a new work permit;

If the employee plans to continue cooperation with his employer and is in the country, then he must:

apply for an extension of a work permit;
get the new kind for residence.

If the applicant is located outside the UK, then he needs to:

Who does not need a work permit

A UK work permit is not required:

EU citizens;
holders of permanent residence in the UK;
spouses of work permit holders;
refugees;
spouses of citizens of countries - members of the EEC;
persons who arrived as a "partner" of an EEC citizen who has a work permit, if there is no legal possibility to legalize relations (for example, when "partners" are of the same sex);
persons born in other countries, but whose grandparents had British citizenship, if any documentary confirmation such a relationship.

Documents required to obtain a work permit

characteristics and recommendations from the previous jobs of the applicant for the last 3 years;
copies of diplomas and certificates;
proof of work carried out by the employer advertising campaign, as a result of which it was not possible to find a suitable candidate among the citizens of the EEC;
a copy of the employment contract;
copies of invoices and last annual report employer company;
candidate's passport.

In addition, the following information must be submitted:

vacancy description;
detailed information about the candidate;
information about expected salary and possible remuneration;
information about the company-employer;
reasons for refusals to applicants from countries - members of the EEC, etc.

Detailed information about the contents of the package of documents for each case can be found on the official website of the UK Immigration Service.

Consequences for attempting illegal employment

Until 1997, UK law did not provide for any legal liability of the employer for illegal workers and the deportation of the workers themselves. Today, the presence of unregistered employees is seen as administrative offense, which provides for major troubles for the employer in the form of fines. The worker faces deportation followed by a ban on entry for a long time.

Almost all the work that illegal immigrants do goes through an intermediary. Our quick-witted compatriots, who arrived a little earlier, but already understood that exploiting someone else's labor is much more profitable than selling their own, can act as intermediaries.

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Internship in the UK

There are many internship programs in the UK for students and young professionals (for Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhs), organized by recruitment agencies and educational centers. The purpose of such internships is to improve the level of knowledge of the English language, gain experience in their professional field and letter of recommendation from a British employer for further employment. The duration of the internship depends on the program and can range from 4 weeks to 1 year. Students and graduates of universities aged 18 to 30 are invited to participate in internships. Interns live in families or hostels. If the internship is paid, then the amount of payments is indicated in the contract. Other requirements for interns include:

knowledge of the language by 5.5–6.5 points according to IELTS;
the presence of a passport;
proof of payment of the registration fee.

An internship is a great chance to go to the country, work and get acquainted with the realities of life inside it

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Business immigration to the UK

For those who plan to open their own business in the UK or buy an existing one, a working visa of the Tier1 (Entreprener) category is provided. Entrepreneur Visa Requirements:

no criminal record;
the presence of the amount of 200 thousand pounds sterling own funds or £50,000 from a third party to invest in the business;
availability of sufficient funds for the maintenance of family members;
sufficient level of English.

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the purpose of creating a business in the country should be to open jobs, introduce innovative technologies, the creation of new products;
the task of the government is to provide support for entrepreneurship from the state and private investors;
consider lowering the minimum investment amount for those who invest £50,000 and slightly increasing it for those who invest £200,000;
Entrepreneurs are encouraged not only to invest in business, but also to take a personal part in its management and development.

The UK is traditionally one of the most attractive countries for labor migrants from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries. Our compatriots are tempted by the opportunity to improve their financial situation and realize their professional abilities in one of the most developed countries in the world. Certain changes in the state of the country's labor market may be made by the results of the referendum held on June 24, 2016 on the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The consequences of Brexit can be assessed in the near future, but for now, thousands of citizens of the CIS countries are annually employed in various vacancies posted by UK employers.