Checklist for person coming to UK first time for career opportunity

Here is what my understanding of what goes into my checklist for career in UK --

1. Make a clear career objective. Make a note on what you have to tell to the interviewer, like about yourself, experience, strengths.


2. Check out what all latest resources and information available that would help your career.


3. Establish contact with like minded people, like who are also searching for job, accommodation, mentoring, helping others.


4. Reserve funds to support yourself at least 2-3 months.


5. Work on your presentation skills, communication skills. Get a formal suit to wear (matching tie, shirt, blazer and trousers).


6. Best if you could Move to UK only if you have written job offer or contract.


7. Get into a Low cost accommodation but still comfortable enough to live. Plan to share with your friends.


8. Get a local cell phone number or contact number.


9. Add these local personal details into your INTERNATIONAL format killer resume, i.e., strong profile make in popular format.


10. Start publishing your resume to all important job portals, top 3 to 5 of them.


11. Open a bank account.


12. Apply for National Insurance number. This should be high priority as soon as you land into UK.


13. Establish good network by attending local events of your person or career interest.


14. Keep yourself into healthy habits like morning warm exercise, job search, study, entertainment, regular food, ...


15. Keep yourself involved into some activities.


16. Try to get a good mentor, who can guide you into correct direction.


17. Mainly have patience and positive attitude :-)

Next steps ... for visitors of this page ;-)

1. Please add your experiences or comments on this list. And if you want to establish contact with me, e-Mail me at prasad_na@yahoo.com


2. Add your experience or on process steps on getting National insurance, bank account,...


3. Consolidate top 5 job portals as of today.