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Starting your career in Bristol as an international graduate? You're in the right place at the right time. Bristol's graduate employment market in 2025 offers substantial opportunities for those seeking visa sponsorship, particularly in sectors actively building their talent pipelines. The Graduate Advantage Many Bristol employers specifically target graduate talent for entry-level and training positions. Companies in technology, finance, and engineering often sponsor Graduat

Working Out Your Legal Pay Confused about whether your wages meet legal requirements? Calculating your minimum salary in the UK is simpler than you think with the right approach. The Basic Formula Your minimum annual salary depends on three factors: Your age (determines hourly rate) Hours worked per week Weeks worked per year Most full-time contracts specify 37.5 to 40 hours weekly. Multiply your hourly minimum wage by weekly hours, then multiply by 52 for your annual minimum

The Graduate Immigration Route has transformed opportunities for international students in the UK, providing a crucial bridge between academic achievement and professional success. What Is the Graduate Visa? Introduced to attract global talent, the Graduate visa allows international students who complete eligible UK degrees to work, seek employment, or be self-employed for up to two years (three years for PhD graduates) without requiring sponsorship. This flexibility is inval