After completing my course in the UK, how easy is it to get a job there or do I need to move elsewhere?

Whether it is easy to find a job in the UK after you graduate depends heavily on your field of study and how actively you network, but you do not need to move elsewhere right away. The Graduate Route visa gives you built-in time to search without needing a sponsor.

Your Graduate Route Visa Duration

Should You Stay Or Consider Moving

• You are more likely to find a job easily if you studied STEM fields, healthcare, finance, or engineering, where graduate hiring is robust.
• Humanities, arts, and general business management graduates face fiercer competition, with hundreds of applicants per entry-level role.
• Consider moving elsewhere if UK living costs strain your finances or your job hunt stalls for several months without relevant experience.
• Consider staying if you are in a high demand sector and are proactive about networking and tailoring your CV to UK standards.

My Advice

Use your first three months on the Graduate Route to tailor your CV to UK standards and apply widely, and set yourself a checkpoint at month six to honestly assess whether your sector is responding before you decide to stay or look elsewhere.