AN UPHILL BATTLE! Getting an Architecture Job in the UK without UK experience! Ft. Marwah Aziz and Hannah Brooke

Getting a UK architecture job without UK experience can be brutally difficult, even for strong candidates with relevant qualifications and commitment. Stephen Drew speaks with Marwah Aziz and Hannah Brooke about overseas qualifications, visa realities, rejection, job-search barriers and practical support for international candidates trying to enter the UK architecture market. The conversation covers: Why UK experience can become a barrier for international candidates How visa and skilled shortage realities affect job searching What Marwah experienced while trying to find work in the UK How support can help candidates keep moving What practices should understand about overseas talent Read the episode on Architecture Social: Getting an Architecture Job in the UK without UK experience Watch the video on YouTube: AN UPHILL BATTLE! Getting an Architecture Job in the UK without UK experience ____ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to getting a UK architecture job without UK experience 05:00 Why the process can feel like an uphill battle 10:00 Overseas qualifications and UK employer expectations 15:00 Skilled shortage list, visas and the reality of applications 20:00 Marwah Aziz's first-hand job search experience 25:00 Hannah Brooke and support during the search 30:00 Barriers overseas candidates face in the UK 35:00 How candidates can strengthen their applications 40:00 What practices should understand about international talent 45:00 Practical advice and closing thoughts ____ Architecture Social Find more architecture career advice, practice insight and live roles at Architecture Social. Explore more conversations on the Architecture Social Podcast, browse free resources at Architecture Social Resources, or join the community at Architecture Social Club. ____ Affiliate learning partner We have partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects. Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the monthly or annual membership. Architecture Social may earn a commission if you join through our link or use the code.