International students - what do employers think and do?
More details from the PMI survey into the attitudes and practices of UK employers with respect to international students have just been released. A summary of employer comments on the issue of work permits is now available.
In 2007 AGCAS, HECSU and NASES were awarded funding under the Prime Minster's Initiative Phase 2 for International Students to conduct a survey of UK employers in relation to employing international students for periods of work experience or for substantive posts beyond graduation.
AGCAS Chief Executive, Margaret Dane, says:
We know that international students can make a valuable contribution to the UK economy, bringing qualities such as foreign language skills and knowledge of overseas markets and cultures, and that many of these students wish to gain relevant work experience during their time at university, and to work in the UK after graduating. We are also aware that some employers may not be aware of current visa and work permit arrangements or that they may offer work experience or employment to international students and that the job market for international students is very mixed. This survey provides a useful picture of employer practice, views and needs in this important area.
AGCAS members who have registered with the site and signed in can view the areas addressed by the survey, and the full results, including a summary of employer comments, in the documents below.
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PMI survey details and results - Employer
- Q14: summary of employer comments (Locked)
- Overview and full survey (Locked)
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Created on: 28 January 2008
Last updated: 09 December 2008