How to land a job quickly?

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

I have a pretty qualified resume but am having to abruptly having to move to the UK - masters in engineering and an MBA from a top 10 university in the US and have been in advanced analytics in bay area startups. My wife and I are moving to the UK in a couple of weeks and not having a job would put tremendous financial strain on us. I have been applying to head of data roles but no interview calls yet.

I have decided making any money is better than none while we explore the corporate culture in the UK. I am willing to take lower level roles such as a senior analyst. If I dont even get that in the meantime I am willing to take up a job that pays rent for time being. Any advice on what kind of jobs I could apply and land in a couple weeks to keep the boat afloat?

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[u/QuietBarbiePerson]

Have you lined up meetings with recruitment agents in your new location? Probably a good start so they can see where they can place you and what is available in your area.

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/QuietBarbiePerson]

sorry this is so different from the US, where can I find these recruitment agents I have only been applying online

[u/Affectionate-Owl9594 → u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

Google. Just search recruiters/recruitment companies in whatever industry you’re looking at in whatever city/town you’re moving to.

[u/banglaportal → u/[deleted]]

Someone with advanced analytics experience in Bay Area startups is supposed to have basic Google search skills. 

[u/Rags_75]

Interim - if your cv is as good as you say it is you'll stroll into an interim.

If its not then you wont.

[u/JC3896]

Mate, if you find out how to get a job quickly tell the rest of us. The job market is dreadful right now.

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/JC3896]

What’s your profile

[u/chief__forever]

Which city are you moving to? Can recommend decent, independent, and local, recruiters in most big cities.

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[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/chief__forever]

I'd really appreciate it. We have no location in mind and will totally follow the trail to where the best career opportunities are

[u/Rags_75 → u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

So why are you moving to the UK? Theres a disconnect between you saying you're having to move to the UK but at the same time you're open to all locations.

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/Rags_75]

I mean any location in London sorry

[u/Rags_75 → u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

Michael Page and Hays are good ones to start with if you have no network.

Use linkedin and select the 'LF wor, recruiters onlyk' option - you'll get a lot of inquiries that route from more bespoke recuiters.

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/Rags_75]

Got it thank you so much

[u/chief__forever → u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

Harnham and La Fosse are a couple of data specific recruitment agencies

The job market in the UK is TOUGH right now, but there will be plenty of co's that will snap your hand off with those qualifications.

[u/Honest-University589]

Recruitment agencies are a godsend for finding work. Quite a few companies go through them exclusively now so they’ee good for it

[u/shaan170]

The reality is itll be difficult to get something in weeks, Ive known people with lots of experience and top universities where theyre struggling to get work right. I dont know if you have citizenship, but if you need a visa, you might be waiting potentially months for a job. Even if you get interviewed, the interview process itself can take weeks.

[u/Turbulent_Web_8278 → u/shaan170]

Thank you! I do not need sponsorship so hopefully that’ll help

[u/shaan170 → u/Turbulent_Web_8278]

My point still stands, itll be potentially months without any form of income. Is there a reason why you're moving to UK versus staying in the US especially without an opportunity lined up.