Working in your home country

If you are intending to return home to work, then you can market your skills of cross-cultural understanding, adaptability and improved English language on your CV and when networking. 

Watch our Vodcast and live webchats about returning home to find out what you need to do for a successful job search if you are returning home. 

Click on the links below for information on salaries, job search and hiring trends for the 5 most popular places where University of London students return home to work.  For information on other countries use the Search mechanism at the bottom of the page (coming soon).

Working in China
In China the industrial and construction sectors are the biggest employers of graduates.  Using personal networks is the primary way of finding out about vacancies and getting job offers, through referrals.

Working in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the biggest graduate recruiters are in the finance, energy, oil and gas sectors. Many graduates leave Malaysia to work overseas, so as a returning graduate you would be in a strong position. 


Working in the USA
In the USA the fastest growing areas are those related to healthcare, followed by social media, green jobs and the business and finance sectors.  Referral for roles is common and can get you a job interview or at least consideration of your resume.

Working in Canada
In Canada IT and the service industries are growing fastest. There are also skills shortages in the health sector, oil and gas and government services.  Using personal contacts is the most successful way of finding work.