GradLink has an extensive network of international graduates, including graduates from South Asia who have studied at universities in the UK and are now in graduate employment. This section includes a number of case study examples of these. Graduates speak about how their UK education has helped them to get into their work, and what strategies they have used for reaching employers and showing they are the right candidate. We are very grateful for their invaluable input.
A master's deepened my understanding of business and human rights, equipping me to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges in the field.
Gain practical experience through internships or part-time roles in finance or client-facing positions.
Network as much as you can. Majority of the film industry across the globe works on networking. Your work and reputation speaks of your ethic and talent before your CV does.
Don’t simply undertake your programme for the sake of it, but actively participate and identify the areas that will help you develop yourself personally and professionally.
I would suggest and encourage you to try opportunities not just in UK or overseas but in your home country as well. UK qualifications have a strong reputation worldwide, so you could apply for a job at your interest and gain an appropriate level of experience so that in future you can apply for a more stable role at a reputed company overseas for an attractive compensation.
By remaining proactive in your career development, I believe you can enhance your chances of securing a managerial legal position at any prestigious organization in local and international markets.​
"I genuinely feel that the skills and knowledge that I gathered from my academic course in the UK and other professional experiences have landed me where I am today."
"Try to show employer that you have a few hidden traits beyond just the job title."
"Take maximum benefit out of the fact that you are pursuing a global degree, enabling you to think and act as a citizen of the globalized world."