Guys have you read this report:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/manag ... uk-workers

Although at on place it mentions only Tier 2, but I personally think that this will impact Tier 1 guys also.

Another headache from UK Govt.

I can't say what will be mainframe market after 10 months but for sure this is not the right time to come here mainly for mainframe professionals.

I think there is no problem in using your relatives address as long as that is in UK and your relatives agree to use there address and with regard to phone number, I think it is better if you can provide mobile number also in addition to Skype number. And make sure that if you are giving someone els...

I would say that is not a problem, but before coming here start applying with a UK address and phone number, that way you will get a feeling how people are reacting to your CV. And if you are lucky you may have some interview also lined up before you arrive here. I don't know much about JAVA market ...

Hi Ramesh, I think your friends you right, mainframe market in UK was dull before recession and now it seems completely dead. I have seen even some days when there is no opening at all. I think it is better to wait for some time. I know atlest 6-7 people all British, who are into Mainframes and now ...

I will try my best to answer as per my experience: Q1: What is the general and successful way of approaching for jobs ? -Good CV: like, competencies with examples, achivments -Register on main job sites, like cwjobs, jobserve, monster and others Q2: Is it okay if we apply online from various job sit...

I came to UK in Feb 2008 and was not able to find a job till June2008. Finally in June got a contract for three months and then another extension for three months. My current contract ends on December 20th. When I asked in November for extension, my PM said that he is looking for options and on Frid...

Hi,

Market is not good for mainframes in UK.
Please see some existing threads for further details.
If you are enough lucky you may get the job soon but in most of the cases people find it very difficult.

Hi, I am into mainframes, market in UK is very very bad. Only few jobs for them also mainly employers will ask for UK expereince. I got my first contract for three months only after 4 months. After joining three other guys(all from UK) also joined with me in the project. All of them with more than 2...

Hi

I don't know as this is my first contract and previously I was working as a permanent employee and so there is no issues for the refrences from last employer.

Once I will finish this contract(after three months) then I will come to know how things will proceed.

Hi I dont't know whether this guy is doing right or wrong, but for sure his jobs aren't fake. I contacted him and he told me about the job, which wasn't fake at all, but I had already forwarded my CV for the opening through agency. Later I was interviewed for that position, but that is secondary thi...

Hi,

In my case for contract job also, that too from last 5 years although I don't have 5 years experience

Hi All I was looking for job from last four months, gave two interviews, selected for none. Now will you guys believe that I got my first contract(though only for three months) in UK without any interview, selection was based on online technical test from home. Another story, I was shortlisted for a...

Hi, What I personally do and think is the correct option is that "I don't require W/P as I am already having." I feel Yes is for the person who requires WP from new employer. I think Yes will be even for the person who is on WP in UK, because if he/she will leave the current job, his/her next employ...

Hi,

Congrats...
That is really a surprise, but also a very good news for HSMP guys like me.

Wish you all the best for your new job.

Hi Congrats for getting HSMP approval I am still searching job from last more than two months, but no success yet. In this duration only one interview that too for a test analyst. Market in Mainframe is too bad in UK. In one week I did a comparison that only 26 openings for COBOl(exact match was les...

Hi I am in UK for more than 2 months now, was able to secure just one interview, which lasted for 30 minutes. 3-4 technical questions and then no job. Feedback was profile not matching, then why they took my interview if my profile wasn't matching. It is like that here, they want robots how have who...

Hi,

I rently visited agencies and found that most of them will ask you either to register online and send your CV through email.

Hi All, Last week I compiled a list of eight agencies in Central London and decided to visit them. Out of eight, three didn't exist at all on their address, and out of other five only in one agency, I had a proper discussion with their Recruitment Consultants for 15-20 minutes and other four just ga...

Hi Sahana,

Any update regarding your job search.
Have you got a job, I hope so.

Please respond as I am also looking for a job and have the same skill set and experience as yours.

Thanks

Hi,

My timelines are:

Application submitted at Mumbai VFS: 04-12-07
Integra mail received by my current and previous employer:06-12-07
Decision made:14-12-07
Passport with Visa for 2 years Received:15-12-07

Hi, I haad applied for the HSMP approval in the first week of NOV. I had also B. Sc and M. Sc as my education qualification. I hadn't done myself any NAARIC check for my qualifications. I got HSMP approval and also EC. And yes it took HO to take only two days to decide my application. So I think you...

Hi, My friend also provided me with the copy of agreement with landlord which is on plain paper but signed by both my friend and landlord. Also no council tax papers were given to me by my friend. But my friends six months pay slip and one year bank statement was also with my documents. I got the vi...

Hi, 1. I think if as per the HO calculation also you will get 75 points, then you will get approval. 2. I think letter from University stating that the medium of instruction of your Bachelor's Degree is English is enough, no need for IELTS as of now. I think it will be mandatory from March-2008. I g...

Hi,

M Sc IT from Skkim Manipal University is equaivalent to UK Masters Degree

B Sc from University of Kashmir is equivalent to UK Bachelors Degree