Country-specific recruitment

When looking for work overseas, have a clear idea of the countries which interest you. Be aware of cultural differences and differing application methods. Find here resources that can help you with your research below.

Africa 

  • GradLink Africa - specialist careers site for African students studying in the UK. 

  • Prospects Work in South Africa - tips, resources and careers advice about working in South Africa. 

  • Hotjobsng - job portal for graduate and internship opportunities in Nigeria.  

Americas 

Asia 

China 

  • GetHighered Jobs in China - exclusive access to jobs in China for students studying overseas 

  • 51job - leading recruitment website in China with 100,000s of jobs 

  • LockIn China - dedicated job search portal for Chinese returners 

  • GradConnection -  for graduates jobs and internships in China, Hong Kong and Singapore 

  • UK/China GradLink - specialist careers site for Chinese students studying in the UK. 

  • Beginning your Career in China - a guide produced by Leeds University Business School for returning Chinese students. It gives details of preferential policies encouraging Chinese students to return to China and also covers job hunting, Chinese CVs, recruitment websites and the Chinese companies graduate recruitment program. 

  • Resources for Job Hunting in China and Hong Kong - produced by the Careers Centre, giving resources to help returning students find opportunities. 

India 

Other Asian countries 

  • GRADUAN - vacancy portal for Malaysian nationals.  

  • Resources for Job Hunting in South East Asia - produced by the Careers Centre, giving resources to help returning students find opportunities. 

  • Gradlink ASEAN - specialist careers site for students from the ASEAN countries studying in the UK.  

  • GRADMalaysia - a career portal for students to find Malaysian employers and look for jobs or internships.  

  • Resources for Job Hunting in Japan - produced by the Careers Centre, giving resources to help returning students find opportunities. 

  • GradLink Bangladesh - specialist careers site for Bangladeshi students studying in the UK. 

Australia and Pacific 

Europe and Middle East