Graphic Design P1
Question: As an Australian Citizen, how do I gain permanent graphic design employment in the United Kingdom?
The study and research of the process in which to follow in order to gain graphic design employment in the United Kingdom is of significance to me because I wish to do so in the future.
I expect the outcome to this research proposal will provide me with a documented, step by step procedure that can be followed to assist in the process of securing a job in the UK.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when applying for work in any foreign country, such as, Will I need a work permit or visa? How will I search for an appropriate job? How will I contact prospective employers?
Due to geographical location, the majority …show more content…
I will need to source a computer with internet access and using a search engine, for example 'www.google.com', would type in a phrase similar to 'united kingdom working visa'.
This search returns over 4 million sites, governmental and non-governmental, however the first on the list is suitable as it is the United Kingdom Official Visa Home Page 'http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/'.
From this particular website, visa options and regulations can be viewed. There are various working visas available for different situations, for example a Working Holiday visa. After researching the visa options applicable to an Australian citizen, it is learnt that to be eligible to work on a permanent basis in the UK, it is in fact the responsibility of my prospective employer to apply for my working visa. Therefore, a job must be found first, in order to have the right to enter the United Kingdom with the intention to work.
The Job Search
There are two ways in which to apply directly for work, regardless of discipline or industry. You can A) Search for jobs that are on offer, or B) Apply speculatively to desirable …show more content…
Before doing so however, it is still advisable that I follow part of the process in option A, being the investigation and research of the intended company. Once again, with the knowledge and understanding of the standards required to be involved in this company, a revised version of my CV/resume and design portfolio should be completed to suit.
With this completed, it is my responsibility to send my CV/resume and portfolio via email (or post) to the design company. It is advised to make a telephone call, in order to follow up and confirm the recipience of my details, and to show a sense of enthusiasm and interest in their company.
It is encouraged that I follow this process many times over with different companies to enhance my chances of employment.
The Interview
For the purpose of this research proposal let us assume I have had feedback from a design company, and they wish to conduct an interview with
The study and research of the process in which to follow in order to gain graphic design employment in the United Kingdom is of significance to me because I wish to do so in the future.
I expect the outcome to this research proposal will provide me with a documented, step by step procedure that can be followed to assist in the process of securing a job in the UK.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when applying for work in any foreign country, such as, Will I need a work permit or visa? How will I search for an appropriate job? How will I contact prospective employers?
Due to geographical location, the majority …show more content…
I will need to source a computer with internet access and using a search engine, for example 'www.google.com', would type in a phrase similar to 'united kingdom working visa'.
This search returns over 4 million sites, governmental and non-governmental, however the first on the list is suitable as it is the United Kingdom Official Visa Home Page 'http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/'.
From this particular website, visa options and regulations can be viewed. There are various working visas available for different situations, for example a Working Holiday visa. After researching the visa options applicable to an Australian citizen, it is learnt that to be eligible to work on a permanent basis in the UK, it is in fact the responsibility of my prospective employer to apply for my working visa. Therefore, a job must be found first, in order to have the right to enter the United Kingdom with the intention to work.
The Job Search
There are two ways in which to apply directly for work, regardless of discipline or industry. You can A) Search for jobs that are on offer, or B) Apply speculatively to desirable …show more content…
Before doing so however, it is still advisable that I follow part of the process in option A, being the investigation and research of the intended company. Once again, with the knowledge and understanding of the standards required to be involved in this company, a revised version of my CV/resume and design portfolio should be completed to suit.
With this completed, it is my responsibility to send my CV/resume and portfolio via email (or post) to the design company. It is advised to make a telephone call, in order to follow up and confirm the recipience of my details, and to show a sense of enthusiasm and interest in their company.
It is encouraged that I follow this process many times over with different companies to enhance my chances of employment.
The Interview
For the purpose of this research proposal let us assume I have had feedback from a design company, and they wish to conduct an interview with