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If you need specific information about your visa or whether you can work in the UK, then please seek advice from the Student Support Office (room 4N.6.2) or the Students' Union Advice Centre on Square 3 on the Colchester campus.

UKCISA provides advice on international student affairs

National Insurance Numbers

Income Tax

National Minimum Wage

For those aged 21 and over:	£6.08 per hour
18-20:	£4.98 per hour
Under 18:	£3.68 per hour

If you are looking into internships or work placements, Internships and the National Minimum Wage document provides useful information.

Further information about your rights in the workplace, including details about the National Minimum Wage are available on the Directgov website and the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Non-Commonwealth and EEA students may need to obtain a Police Registration Card from their local Police Station. Please check this list of originating countries of international students required to register with the police for further information.

JobsOnline the Careers Centre's graduate and part-time vacancy listing.

Going Global our subscription to Going Global gives you access to their database for international opportunities.

International Job Online developed by the Careers Group in London. An online one-stop-shop where you can search graduate vacancies, find information about working in the UK and look through country specific careers information.

Prospects International Graduate Jobs

Recruitment Schemes Aimed at International Students

Vacancy sources compiled by the University of Strathclyde

Online seminars for international students produced by the University of Glasgow

"Starting Your Career In" Country Guides available on the AGCAS website.

Monetos research portal providing extensive information on the European social and financial sectors.

Explaining your international qualifications to employers

What is a covering letter?

bab.la Phrases useful phrases in numerous languages to help with your CV writing

The Careers Centre regularly offer session specifically for international students, which you can book on to through our Events pages

We hosted a online discussion on 3 March on Careers in Asia & Africa. If you were unable to get involved on the day, you can view the transcript here.

There are often events specifically targeted towards international opportunities. You can find these listed on our external events listings.

Southend students should note the SU Advice Centre Manager visits Southend campus the last Thursday in every month.