Is There A Reliable UK Job Portal For International Students?

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I am writing this because a few students I know are trying to find jobs in the UK after completing their studies and most of them feel lost. Everyone has degrees in different fields like computer science business engineering and data but they are not sure which platforms actually help students find relevant roles. Are there any proper UK portals that focus on graduate or early career jobs instead of random listings?

The main problem is understanding where UK employers actually post real opportunities. Some students apply on big global job boards but never hear back. Is this because of visa issues or because those platforms are too crowded? How do students filter roles that are suitable for their education and skill level?

One student mentioned the Fresh Hires UK website and said it is more focused on genuine hiring rather than fake or recycled listings. Has anyone here used it as a student or graduate? Does it work well for international students or mainly for UK citizens?

Another confusion is about internships and placements. Are these posted on the same portals as full time jobs or on different platforms? How important is having UK based experience before applying for permanent roles?

We also struggle with CV format and expectations. Do UK employers expect a different style of CV compared to other countries? Should students focus more on projects or academic achievements?

Is it better for students to apply through job portals recruitment agencies or directly on company websites? What strategies actually work in the UK job market for students trying to enter professional roles?

 

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I am writing this because a few students I know are trying to find jobs in the UK after completing their studies and most of them feel lost. Everyone has degrees in different fields like computer science business engineering and data but they are not sure which platforms actually help students find relevant roles. Are there any proper UK portals that focus on graduate or early career jobs instead of random listings?

The main problem is understanding where UK employers actually post real opportunities. Some students apply on big global job boards but never hear back. Is this because of visa issues or because those platforms are too crowded? How do students filter roles that are suitable for their education and skill level?

One student mentioned the Fresh Hires UK website and said it is more focused on genuine hiring rather than fake or recycled listings. Has anyone here used it as a student or graduate? Does it work well for international students or mainly for UK citizens?

Another confusion is about internships and placements. Are these posted on the same portals as full time jobs or on different platforms? How important is having UK based experience before applying for permanent roles?

We also struggle with CV format and expectations. Do UK employers expect a different style of CV compared to other countries? Should students focus more on projects or academic achievements?

Is it better for students to apply through job portals recruitment agencies or directly on company websites? What strategies actually work in the UK job market for students trying to enter professional roles?

Most students face this problem because they rely on large global job boards where competition is high and listings are often unclear. UK employers usually prefer platforms that target graduate and early career hiring, but these are harder to find. Filtering by visa support and skill relevance is also a major challenge for international students.

From what I have seen, the Fresh Hires job search is a good option because it focuses on detailed and genuine job listings instead of recycled posts. It helps students understand role requirements clearly and apply with better expectations.

Internships and full time roles are often mixed, so reading descriptions carefully is important. UK CV standards matter a lot, and students should focus on practical projects as much as academic results.