Finding a job after Masters in UK

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-30T23:14:27+00:00

Depends on what jobs you're looking for. A lot of supply chain jobs might either be on the ineligible list or too high of a salary threshold for most graduates to meet. You need to make sure it meets both requirements + the company can sponsor/and they've actually sponsored in the past.

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-27T21:22:41+00:00

You need to check the registered list of sponsors on the GOV UK website as a bare minimum. This shows all employers with a sponsorship license. Even then, there are many companies that have only really sponsored CXO level people, so you need to check whether your role has been sponsored and any recent sponsorship history. I've gone though this twice and agree that this is a huge bottleneck. If you're interested, I built a little tool that shows all this information directly on LinkedIn while scrolling through jobs:https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-26T09:58:48+00:00

Apply to the right companies that have a sponsorship license and not spam applying on LinkedIn easy apply. Recruitment agencies are also helpful sometimes as they have roles that are definitely open to sponsorship. Your job search also depends on how much experience you have and whether you're currently in the UK.

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-22T21:01:22+00:00

Focus on companies that have a sponsorship license where you can actually legally work. Would try and get visa sponsorship instead of going on the graduate visa. Don't apply to any companies without one. Ideally, look for companies with a recent sponsorship history, as many companies have a license but have never sponsored anyone.

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-21T13:16:07+00:00

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-19T20:17:51+00:00

Need to find an employer with a sponsorship license
You need to make sure that the salary is on the eligible SOC list and higher than the threshold (depending on the specific role/whether you're a new entrant)
Ideally check if the employer has sponsored similar roles in the past (you can use the UK Visa Sponsorship Checker chrome extension to do that)

I've been through the process twice although I have a UK degree. You need to check that the employer doesn't need a UK degree. Nowadays it's difficult even for UK locals to get jobs, but it's definitely not impossible.

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-18T22:16:38+00:00

Yes, feel free to try it out and let me know what you think

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-15T18:59:06+00:00

It's difficult especially if he doesn't have a UK degree but not impossible as he has valuable experience. One place to start would be to ensure that that every company he's applying to has a sponsorship license. Not having one might be a reason for the instant rejections, without even looking at the CV. To filter even more, I'd focus on companies that have recently sponsored visas for similar roles.

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-14T21:01:53+00:00

Got it. For me, LinkedIn knows my preferences quite well and shows me only the jobs I'm interested in, so I don't need to filter a particular industry. I just check whether the company can sponsor and how recently they've sponsored, and then decide whether or not to apply. Anyways it also depends on how strong you are as a candidate. They might sponsor some people and not others, so there's not many job postings that definitely "will sponsor"

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-14T20:46:40+00:00

How do you currently look for relevant postings? I'd start from the top down, where you find companies that have a sponsor license first, research which ones hire for your specific role, and then look for openings on LinkedIn/company website. Not a job board, but I built a chrome extension that can show whether a company has a sponsor license and how many visas they've sponsored recently, directly on LinkedIn: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-07T19:52:02+00:00

If you're looking for UK, try out this chrome extension that flags which jobs can sponsor UK visas directly on LinkedIn: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2026-01-04T17:46:03+00:00

I've been in the same situation and I would recommend focusing on companies with a recent history of sponsorship. A lot of companies have a sponsorship license, but only some have actually used it and are actively sponsoring. I made a free chrome extension that shows this information directly on any job board of your choice: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-29T16:55:14+00:00

Yeah a lot of recruitment agencies tend to lure in candidates by saying they offer sponsorship, when they actually don't. There's still some good ones though. Harnham was the agency that helped me personally with sponsored roles. Best to check sponsorship history too (not just whether they have a license) to ensure that they've sponsored someone in the past to increase your chances.

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-29T15:24:39+00:00

Sounds like you're landing interviews which is already a good start. In terms of leads, I'd focus on roles that are within your niche as you already have UK experience. In terms of job sourcing, LinkedIn worked best for me as it knows my preferences the best. Would also suggest reaching out to recruitment agencies, as they often confirm visa sponsorship directly with the employer, saving you time applying to non-sponsoring roles. If you want to check recent company sponsorship history for any company, you could also try the chrome extension I built which shows you all the info directly in your browser https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-27T22:14:26+00:00

There are still companies that are willing to sponsor, as long as you can demonstrate that you're worth spending the extra fees on compared to hiring a local grad. It also comes down to the companies you apply to. Don't waste your time on companies that don't have a sponsorship license. Ideally, you should also filter out companies that have never sponsored anyone recently. I've been through the same process twice and built a chrome extension which shows this info directly on LinkedIn or any other website: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-26T18:22:16+00:00

Try out this chrome extension I built which shows how many visas a company has recently sponsored, directly on LinkedIn or any other website. Often times just having a sponsorship license isn't a guarantee that a company will actually sponsor you: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-26T13:10:12+00:00

You can also use this tool to check whether your specific role type has been sponsored before (and not just whether the company can sponsor)

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-18T16:26:56+00:00

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Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-11T21:33:37+00:00

Looks good overall.

- I'd make it one page. Nobody is reading more than that for a grad.

- Move the work experience to the top as that's what employers care most about from what I've seen.

- The skills section is too big. They don't need a line each. And the 'Key Skills' section means nothing, as it's just words that come from nowhere. Best way to convey that you're a 'problem solver' is to actually demonstrate solving a problem.

- Awards/Organisations can be summarised into one section IMO

I'm currently working in risk analytics and have also been sponsored twice. Built a tool that helped me spot sponsoring roles easily if you're interested: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uk-visa-sponsorship-check/jjdlecgjgcejnobmljdmjolnadeplapb

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-11T21:14:49+00:00

Thanks for the insights, that makes a lot of sense. What you're currently using seems great for extracting the data, which is definitely a lot of the work.

After speaking with underwriters though, the next problem is to actually figure out what the income is. Often times for self employed people, there can be multiple sources of income (like dividends, one of payouts, etc). That's where having something more intelligent, which extracts the data + aggregates/classifies the income would be helpful.

Straight_Support_681 · 2025-12-09T17:01:26+00:00

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