Employment


The process of employment in the United Kingdom can vary for different individuals, depending on their status and visa situation. The UK offers a wide range of job opportunities for both citizens of the country and foreign workers, but successful employment often requires preparation, experience, and adaptation to local market conditions. Regardless of your situation, thorough research, creating a resume in accordance with local standards, and actively searching for jobs can greatly facilitate your path to obtaining desired employment in the United Kingdom.

Webinars

How to find job in IT sector

Key seminar highlights:▪️ Practical strategies for finding a job in the IT sector▪️ Insights into adapting your CV and packaging your experience▪️ How to find your first job without experience specifically in the IT industry▪️ How London Tech Community can assist in job searching▪️ Proven methods for building a strong personal network of contacts.
To download the materials provided during the webinar, click here.

Self-employment

In partnership with Blue Orchid, we conducted a webinar where expert business consultants provide an overview of self-employment in the United Kingdom, practical advice, and a Q&A session.
Click here to download the materials presented during the webinar.


To become a nurse in the United Kingdom

Key seminar highlights:● Document preparation pathways● Examination procedures● Registration● Professional development of Ukrainian nurses in the UK

OPORA Resources

Employment Guide

In the Employment Guide, we have prepared answers to key questions and recommendations that will help you start the process of finding employment in the United Kingdom.

Self-employment Guide

OPORA has prepared a guide on self-employment for Ukrainians in the United Kingdom

Work-Life Balance and Childcare

OPORA has prepared practical tips for you on successfully balancing career and childcare in the United Kingdom.

Support Channel for Employment

This Telegram support channel, moderated and managed by OPORA experts and volunteers, offers direct answers to questions about employment, vacancies, and more.

Remote Work for a Ukrainian Company

OPORA has prepared a guide with tips you need to know if you have remote work for a Ukrainian employer while residing in the UK.

Other Resources

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STOP THE TRAFFIK is a non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking and modern slavery. Their actions are aimed at systematically dismantling global human trafficking networks, creating aware and protected communities, and promoting the prevention of this horrific phenomenon. 

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Ecctic is the National Information Center for Academic Recognition, specifically for your foreign qualification (diploma) for employment, education, professional registration, or for other reasons.

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UMAUK - Ukrainian Medical Association in the United Kingdom

More information is available at the following link: https://www.umauk.org

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London Tech Community is a community that helps Ukrainians find jobs in the IT industry and integrate more quickly in the United Kingdom. More information is available at the link: https://bit.ly/3s0iRle.




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Refugee Women Mentorship Program and LGBTQ Refugee Mentorship Program
Registration for the program is available at https://bit.ly/3KD3gyP.
The record of the information session, where you can learn more details about the mentoring program for Ukrainians, is accessible at https://bit.ly/3U1MO08.
More information about Tent can be found here.