Is it easy for an American to find work in the U.K.?

Question

I'll be graduating from college in one year and was interested in seeing another part of the world. I originally wanted to relocate to Germany where I have a lot of family but the language barrier would prevent me from doing so. I'm currently studying economics and have been working in a bank for several years. I wanted to know what the job market looks like over there and if companies regularly discriminate against Americans (heard from a friend).

Answer 1

You need a work visa to work in Europe.  You can't just pop over there and get a job.

Answer 2

You do need a work visa. There are 2 ways you can qualify. Check out the official web site below.

Answer 3

There are jobs available in your sector of work, but bear in mind you'd need a work visa, so you'd need an employer willing to sponsor you.

Answer 4

Yes very.

Answer 5

I think ANYONE can get a job in the UK, despite America supposedly being the place for everyone from everywhere, the UK lets people in way easier...then again, not part of the EU...

Oh and I don't reckon they'd discriminate against you, as long as you offered as much as anyone else, and said crisps instead of chips lol...

Answer 6

Yes, I don't see why not. It completely depends on the job you want to do.

Answer 7

you can get reasonably paid employment in my part of UK (Scotland) anyway and despite what you have heard we already have a large contingent of Americans here already -- working and fitting in no problem.

I would also encourage you to go to Germany as second language is English over there --- as a result of all those American and UK pop music records I think.

please email me if you are coming over and I will set up some people to help you fit in.