How to Get a Job in the UK: What Employers REALLY Want?

Planning to Study in Abroad 2026? : @studyabroadwithpiyush Connect with me on WhatsApp - +918448382361 Book a 1:1 session with our experts: https://drive.admitkard.com/p/book-a-... What does it actually take to get hired in the UK as an international student? In this episode of Study Abroad with Piyush, we speak with Rachit, who has spent the last 8 years building his career in the UK, including working at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in London and now working in enterprise technology. He shares an honest look at what UK employers actually look for when hiring — especially for software development, technology and consulting roles. We discuss: • UK tech salaries and graduate opportunities • Why international students can face sponsorship challenges • The skills employers look for beyond your university degree • Why projects can help you stand out • Whether internships and prior experience really matter • Tech vs consulting recruitment in the UK • Why university reputation matters more for some careers • How AI can help students stand out • How to build practical skills while studying • Why generic UK programmes may not give you the career outcome you expect • How to research a university and its alumni before spending your money Rachit also shares his experience of working at BCG London and explains how students can increase their probability of getting a job in a highly competitive UK job market. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Don't Come to the UK for the Wrong Programme 01:00 – From BCG to Building a Career in London 03:14 – Which UK Jobs Have the Most Opportunities? 04:48 – UK Graduate Salaries & Sponsorship 06:33 – How International Students Can Stand Out 09:14 – Do Internships & Experience Matter? 10:50 – How to Get Into Consulting in the UK 16:07 – Does University Matter for Tech Jobs? 18:23 – AI Skills Every Student Should Build 24:00 – How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a UK Job 25:05 – Should You Come to the UK? Do Your Research If you're planning to study in the UK and your goal is to build a career after graduation, this is a conversation you should watch before choosing your university or programme. Subscribe to Study Abroad with Piyush for honest insights on UK universities, jobs, careers, salaries, internships and life abroad. Connect with me on: 👉 Instagram: Instagram: study_abroad_with_piyush 👉 LinkedIn: LinkedIn: piyush-bhartiya-51a8659 👉 Community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajF... #studyinuk #studyabroad #studyabroad2025 #abroad #foreignstudy #StudyInUK #UKJobs #JobsInUK #UKCareer #IndianStudentsInUK #StudyAbroad #UKJobMarket #UKSponsorship #UKTechJobs #UKConsulting #AI #StudyAbroadWithPiyush