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Useful links
Please note that AGCAS Scotland is not responsible for the content of external web pages.
Graduate Careers Websites
Other Recruitment Websites
Immigration and Visas—Official Information
Immigration and Visas—Advice
Employee Rights
Finding Work or Work Experience
Small-to-Medium sized Enterprises
Taxation
Cultural Awareness
Studying and Living the UK
Comparability of International Qualifications
International Student Resources and Expatriate Organisations
Consulates
AGCAS (Association of Careers Advisory Services) Scotland
Primarily a resource for careers advisor, the AGCAS Scotland website also has a number of useful resources for graduates, including the SORTED seminars and links to university Careers Services.
Prospects
The UK 's official graduate careers website.
Hobsons
Graduate careers centre offering an employer search, searchable vacancies, information on recruitment agencies and virtual careers fairs.
This is just a selection of a range of general and specialist recruitment websites. It should give you an idea of other web-based resources and how to go about identifying them.
Many online recruitment agencies offer a ‘CV matching service', asking you to upload your CV to be ‘matched' with potential employers. Caution is advised in submitting your CV online when you are not applying for a specific post with a specific employer because of the confidentiality of your personal details. If you have any concerns about submitting your CV or job application online, you should speak to your Careers Service.
British Medical Journal
Medical vacancies.
Environment Job
Environmental jobs and volunteering database.
Jobs.ac.uk
Academic and academic-related jobs database for the UK .
Monster
General recruitment website.
Museum Jobs
International vacancies in the cultural heritage sector.
New Scientist
Vacancies from a range of science and science-related fields brought to you by New Scientist magazine
Immigration and Visas—Official Information
The Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Information about different types of visas and how to apply for them.
Department for Work and Pensions
How to apply for a National Insurance number.
Fresh Talent
The official website of Scotland's Fresh Talent Initiative.(Polish language version)
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS)
The Council for International Students (UKCOSA)
Information for international students planning to study in the UK .
Immigration Advisory Service
The website itself offers general information. For specific advice you need to make an appointment to speak to someone at one of their offices. The services are only free to eligible individuals. Otherwise, it is fee-paying (but non-profit) service.
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
Free Advice on immigration, nationality and asylum matters.
Citizens Advice Bureau (Scotland)
The Citizens Advice Bureau provides advice on many issues, including employee rights.
Direct Gov (Central Office of Information)
Essential information to ensure that you are being dealt with fairly and according to the law.
UNISON and the National Union of Students (NUS)
Employment advice aimed at working students
Finding Work or Work Experience
Scottish Networks International
Helps international students to network with organisations in Scotland , get work experience, tour Scotland and enhance their professional development.
Small-to-Medium sized Enterprises
STEP
Work experience with SMEs all over the UK
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
HM Revenue and Customs
Downloadable tax forms and information booklets are available on this site.
HOST UK
HOST UK brings together international students at universities and colleges in the UK with friendly British residents who welcome students to their homes for short visits.
Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK (HERO)
Information about British Universities for International Students, including results from the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education
Frequently asked questions about how to choose the course and institution that is right for you.
University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS)
Admissions information for International Students
Comparability of International Qualifications
UK NARIC
UK NARIC is the only official information provider on the comparability of international qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide.
International Student Resources and Expatriate Organisations
This list is not comprehensive and is only meant to be a guide for getting started. Contact the Student Union to find out about clubs and societies at your University or College.
Brasil
Brasilian news, culture, events and helpful hints for expatriates.
Chinese Students Helpline
Chinese Student and Scholar Organisation UKCzech –Slovak
British Czech –Slovak Association
Edinburgh City Council provides a complete list of consulates in Scotland.
Association of Estonians in Scotland
L'Institut Français d' Ecosse
News from France , information, cultural events and a library.
Italian Cultural Institute
Information about scholarships for Italian students to study in the UK.
Anglo-Jewish Association
Also has information about scholarships.
The Malaysian Students' Department for the United Kingdom and Eire
Middle East/Arab Clubs and Societies in the UK
Also includes information about Iranian, Kurdish, Somali and Turkish organisations.
Poland
Website for Scotland 's Polish community including information about job opportunities.
Federation of Student Islamic Societies
Saudi Students in the United Kingdom
