wonder 24k pounds per anum as web developer living near London is that good enuf for surviving?

This post has been edited by frequency: Apr 16 2008, 03:00 PM

24k minus tax would give you about +- �1400 a month.

That is enough for you to survive and have a decent lifestyle.

any job recommend in UK now?
interm of IT

Hie there Geminist,

Thx alot for the website that you have text it to me, i have got a call yesterday from a Fortune 500 company conducting a phone interview with me for a Business Analyst job, will know the result by next week. Crossing my fingers now. Is really worth taking my time off, to meet up with you in Victoria Station.

Regards,
S.T

Coincidentally, I have had an informal interview / chit-chat with one the big boys last Tuesday too.

Wow, that's all good then! The meet up last week was very interesting as well and I had a good time

All the best to your application, is that from either prospects or milkround?

Yea, is from one of the websites that you have given it to me. Btw, i have got a bit of problem going through some of the numerical tests on graphs. I only got like 4 out of 8 correct which is horrible. I am struggling through some of the questions. Have you did anything similar to that before? I need a bit of guidance on how i should tackle the questions.

Yes, I have gone through that before as well.

There isn't much magic behind apart from read the questions well, analyse it properly and think thoroughly. However, you could actually practice it a few times and do more of the different test offered by other publishers.

Some websites offering this.

http://www.ase-solutions.co.uk/goto.php?se..._practice_test#

http://www.profilingforsuccess.com/kogan-page/

It might also be useful for you to get some books to read on this issue as you will encounter these tests from time to time. Each book should cost about �6 and you could get them off at amazon or play.

This post has been edited by Geminist: Apr 19 2008, 11:03 PM

ppl graduate in uk only 10-20% able to work there. those in malaysia and think of get a job in uk DREAM OFF man !!!

try singapore

Geminist could i actually report this user for not only posting rubbish without proper source to back up his/her statement but at the same time misleading other people for his absurd comment.

Yea, my friends that are in IBM have gone through such test as well, btw, which author or book title is the best in terms of ease of understanding and exercises available. I will get it on Amazon.

This post has been edited by crystal_kit85: Apr 20 2008, 12:07 AM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Psychometri...08621584&sr=8-2

This is the one I have, I wouldn't say it's the best book around but it does provide an overall insight into these tests. Try and read some of the reviews posted in Amazon, I think there are better ones out there.

This post has been edited by Geminist: Apr 20 2008, 12:17 AM

while I am in dilema now that my buddy in UK actually gaining a chance to work in UK as web developer under a newly set up company around London(Relatively small 3-5 persons). Pay is bout 2k pound(Of course b4 tax).

Accomodation wise, he is able to find me one around 300GIP permonth. Good thng is that i oledi hve one guide there (My buddy), and I am single now that no much barrrier that would stop me go there (except the food,frenz,family here...)

The thng unclear for myself is Should i grab this good oppoturnity to try a total new life there (well, from start from zero) while as I am doing pretty well here (at least a senior or wat lar in current company getting standard pay,,).

hmmm life is bout choices. I am sincerely looking for ideas/opinions from ppl who are currently staying there and working in IT fields.


Thanks.

You are young and without much attachments, therefore, take some risks and pursue this chance.

Personally, take up the chance and experience a different working environment and culture. I presume you are in your late 20s, therefore, I don't think your position in a company is too important now.

In terms of your work, I can't help you much since I am not working in the IT field. However, you could take up the offer and if you don't think life in the UK cuts out for you, then you could go home any time. On the other hand, one day if you realise life in Malaysia may not cut out for you, it could be harder for such opportunities to come by again.

This post has been edited by Geminist: Apr 20 2008, 03:52 AM

Well first of all congrad to you for having this opportunity, my opinion is you should seriously consider taking the offer,UK is a good place
to live, I live there two years for my degree , if you are still single and no reason for not going , you should give it a try, if you don't like it still
can come back , what if it is a turning point of your life ? If you think the job didn't pay well, just take it first then along the line can hunt for
other job that pay well (of course you need to perform well to deserve that) .
I been working in malaysia for 8 years after graduate from UK, now I am working in Shanghai , I have the same dilema with you before
coming here, now I think that I make a right choice , I am having a totally new life here , pretty enjoy the life here ,and I still can save up
quite an amount of money every month .

I hope this thread shall be continue.
pls...more updates.

well, I'm going to graduate in next few months. I still considering whether should i go back malaysia once i graduate. I have post my CV in jobsite and monster. I did get quite a lot call from recruitment agency.. but i didn't get back call from them after a while.
I was told that we should start to hunt for jobs before graduate, what do you guys think about that? I bit afraid that if i apply IGS and i didn't get any offer when my IGS visa is expired.

IGS is about to expire and switch over to point based system. The requirement for fresh graduate is under the post study work scheme which is less stringent. You might want to talk to your university's career centre to fully understand the implication of this.

Also, don't rely on recruitment website but apply directly to the company. A lot of companies do not like nor take applications from recruitment agencies. A good starting point for fresh graduates would be milkround.com and prospects.ac.uk which is a popular website for companies.

Also, yes you should start looking your job before you graduate, most people would start towards the end of last year because that is when the recruitment drive of most mega companies start. You should start applying now if you want to get a job here.

Sorry. But I'm working at EA Black Box.

anyone know if there are any agencies that provide migration services be it for HSMP(or Tier 1), PR or work permit? Kindly PM me please. Thanks

You don't need to get an agent to get HSMP if you would like to work in the UK. It is very expensive! You could download the form from www.workingintheuk.gov.uk and fill it by yourself. It is not difficult to fill in because I am the HSMP holder. It can save you fortune. Besides, agent can't help you on PR and work permit. No PR will be granted to you if you never stay in the UK with more than 5 years. Work permit can only be sponsored by the employer.