Magpie1

There was some hesitancy but once I explained my situation to them they were supportive and understanding. I was totally honest with them and explained how I ended up in the States over 22 years ago and now wanted to return to my homeland. Ideally they wanted some one to start sooner but felt I was a good fit so were prepared to wait. Now I just wish that visa for my wife was here so I can go ahead and book our flight.

Magpie1

Thank you vikingsail

I will forgive you the Disney quote I know things start to slip out of your mouth after a lenghty period here. I will have to start brushing up on my English phrases again.

windsong

I am so glad it all worked out for you You must keep us informed about how you do once you get there

Perth

And don't forget the spelling! Good luck

janeyk

Re Video conferencing, I had one interview when I went out to NZ, The company were going to pay for the call but their equipment was so bad they could not dial in in the end I had to get the Techie in this end (more cost as this was late at night) and then ended up paying for the call, the screen constantly froze and sound went! in my experience the skype interviews have been far superior and when this has not worked a telephone interview has worked well TBH I think its luck of the draw

Redgal

Thanks so much for starting this thread. Husband will be searching for jobs once/ if we get back to the UK and so will I but we need to look in the meantime at what is available. His job is not transferable ( government and he is not a BC) and I have been out of the workforce as a stay at home mum now for several years. Coupled with the lack of jobs available it's going to be tough but we are starting to get creative in options to explore and reminding each other to stay positive and persevere. Off to look up indeed.co.uk...thanks again.

windsong

Does anyone know of any career resources in the UK that would explain which careers are in high demand, qualifications generally needed for those careers, and how much you would earn in them?

Perth

Someone had posted this earlier. It's the shortage occupations list. Doesn't give you details of the jobs though: http://www.visabureau.com/uk/shortag...ions-list.aspx

windsong

Thank you very much!! This is very helpful

tomkent45

Thanks so much for starting this thread!
I think this is a hard time for young, especially those who had studied and want to work in the same field.
They need all the support to ensure that they don't give up!

lgabriel73

Has anyone had any success using a recruitment agency?? If so it would be great to hear your experience.

ldollard

engineering for sure. essentially anything technical is in demand.

just saw that, i'll say again, engineers...

I think the fact they list software developer is taking the piss, the UK pays them a pathetically low salary, even taking the exchange rate into consideration, they are pad close to double in the USA.

windsong

Yes, it seems anything scientific or engineering-related is in demand. I wonder about other fields of work, though.

WhoFan63

Well a little bit of positive news with the job situation. I'd sent out a couple of UK job applications, not really expecting to hear anything back (especially as I'm still in the US), but I was pleasantly surprised to get an email back on Friday from one of the employers, thanking me for my application, but apologising because the position had already been taken. They said they would keep my resume on file in case any positions came up in the future, and they recommended contacting them on my arrival back in the UK, to update them with my new address and contact phone number.

So that's pretty good right?

windsong

I got a similar response from one I had applied for, too It's nice to get a response even if the position has been filled.