# Careers, Employability & Opportunity

**Source**: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/international-students/

## International students and graduates and work in the UK

You may be considering working in the UK, either during or after your studies.

Do be aware that recruitment practices and what employers look for can vary quite considerably between different countries.

If you're hoping to work in the UK, make sure you take the time to research and understand these things, in addition to practical information like visas.

## Access Student Circus

[Key resources for international students and those interested in working in other countries](https://gla.studentcircus.com/)

- Skilled Worker visa jobs in the UK and jobs in other countries
- Country guides for over 30 countries
- Video resources for UK job readiness

## Job searching resources & tips

- [Information, guidance and resources on finding a job](https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/finding-jobs/)
- [Advice on presenting your non-UK qualifications to employers](https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/international-students/international-qualifications/)
- [Tips to give yourself the best chance of success](https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/international-students/success/)

## National Insurance Number

[Learn how to get a National Insurance Number which is needed by an employer before you start working](https://www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/nationalinsurancenumber/)

## Work visas & immigration routes

- [Guidance on the Graduate Route visa which allows you live in the UK to look for/undertake work after your studies](https://www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/visasandimmigration/graduatevisainformation/)
- [Information on about other immigration routes for working in the UK after your studies](https://www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/visasandimmigration/workingintheukafterstudies/)