International & EDI Recruitment
University of Lincoln has a vibrant international student community who represent 21% of our student cohort. Our international students come with a wealth of skills and experience which can be invaluable for UK businesses. Hiring an International Student
Diverse Perspectives
Bring unique cultural insights and innovative ideas.
Global Competence
Aid in understanding international markets and customer preferences.
Highly Skilled
Often possess advanced degrees and strong technical skills.
Resilient and Adaptable
Demonstrate strong work ethic and adaptability.
Legal and Financial Incentives
Potential tax benefits and cost-effective hiring through visa programs.
Fill Skill Gaps
Address shortages in critical areas like STEM.
Enhance Company Culture
Promote diversity and inclusivity.
Networking Opportunities
Provide access to international networks and partnerships.
Trial Period for Sponsorship
Evaluate fit before committing to long-term visa sponsorship.
Did you know it’s never been easier to recruit an international student?
On July 1st 2021, the Government introduced the Graduate Route visa to enable graduates to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years following their graduation without sponsorship.
Unlike existing visas which require the employer to do the application, this route requires the graduate to apply and pay the consequent fees.
Inclusive Recruitment
The University of Lincoln is proud of its diverse student community, with over 68% of our students coming from an under-represented background. We are passionate about creating a fully inclusive environment, ensuring all our students regardless of disability or background have equal opportunities to gain valuable work experience both when studying and after university.
Research suggesting benefits of a diverse workforce include:
- Higher profits
- Increased innovation and creativity
- Enhanced brand appeal
Additionally, our A&P student body can provide the following skills:
- Unique perspectives & problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated & dedicated individuals
- Resilience & adaptability
- Inclusive work environment for all
We ask all our employer partners to consider the inclusivity of their recruitment practices, from marketing their vacancies and attending careers events through to the application process, interviews, and onboarding. What ways can you do this? Find the following.
Diverse Representation at Careers
Ensuring the team you send to events is representative of your workforce, will have a positive impact on how students engage with your business.
Reasonable adjustments
Ensure reasonable adjustments are in place, find out more about reasonable adjustments. It’s important to offer applicants opportunities to disclose disabilities at all stages of the recruitment process to accommodate where possible.
Physical Accessibility
Please ensure relevant assessments have been carried to ensure the location and facilities are accessible for all. Especially when holding careers or recruitment events at your offices.
Digital Accessibility
When presenting digital information, please ensure its all been checked to ensure its accessible for all.
Be Transparent on salaries
Ensuring you are clear about the salary on offer, avoiding using phases such as ‘competitive’ will make a huge difference to the level of applications you receive. Especially given the cost of living heavily effecting our student body. Meaning it’s more important than ever for students to supplement their income while studying.
Communicate support available
When choosing an employer, students value business provisions with training and mental health/well-being support in place. So please be clear and transparent with how you support your staff in recruitment and onboarding.
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