🇬🇧 The Major Benefit: The Graduate Route (Post-Study Work)
In 2021, the UK reintroduced one of its most attractive policies for international talent: the Graduate Visa. This route allows any student completing an undergraduate or master’s degree to legally stay and work in the country for two years (three years for PhD graduates) without the need for a sponsoring employer.
Employability Timeline: From the Classroom to the Workplace
Phase 1: The First 6 Months (Networking)
Don’t wait until graduation to start your job hunt. In the UK, milkrounds—the major graduate career fairs—take place in October and November.
MAS Education Tip: Register with your university’s Career Service portal. They post exclusive student vacancies that companies don’t list on LinkedIn.
Phase 2: The UK CV vs. The Latin American CV
The UK CV has strict guidelines to prevent discrimination:
- DO NOT include a photo.
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DO NOT include your date of birth or marital status.
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2 pages maximum.
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Focus on action verbs: “Developed”, “Managed”, “Led”, “Created”.
Phase 3: Transitioning to the Graduate Visa
You can apply for this visa once your university officially confirms you have passed your course, even before your graduation ceremony. The cost is approximately £822, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £1,035 per year. It’s an investment that pays off quickly with local salaries.
💸 Average Starting Salaries for Recent Graduates (Entry Level)
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Sector |
Estimated Annual Salary (GBP) |
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Technology / IT |
£30,000 – £45,000 |
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Engineering |
£28,000 – £38,000 |
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Marketing / Communications |
£24,000 – £32,000 |
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Finance / Banking |
£35,000 – £55,000 |
How to Transition from a Graduate Visa to Permanent Residency?
The goal for many is to transition from the Graduate Visa to the Skilled Worker Visa. To do this, you must find an employer on the government’s list of approved sponsors who offers you a minimum salary (generally above £38,700, though exceptions exist for New Entrants).
Remember…
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