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Graduate visa20 May 2026

How to Stay in the UK After University in 2026: The Complete Visa Guide

Finishing your UK degree? Compare every route to stay in 2026, from the Graduate visa to the Skilled Worker switch, with current fees and deadlines.

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CV, ATS and applications

7,000+ Students in 65 Days: What We Learned Building Cafy

How a UK job search platform reached 7,000 users in 65 days: what worked, what failed and what the students and graduates using it told us they needed.

19 August 2026•11 mins

Visa sponsorship

How to Stop Applying to Companies That Can't Sponsor You in the UK

Tired of tailoring applications for employers that cannot sponsor a visa? Learn how to verify a UK sponsor licence in minutes before you apply to any role.

19 August 2026•9 mins

Visa sponsorship

How to Pick a Career Path in the UK When You're Job Hunting on a Visa Clock

Is "anything that sponsors" your career plan? Learn how to choose a UK career path that fits your skills and still meets Skilled Worker visa rules.

19 August 2026•5 mins

CV, ATS and applications

Stop Applying to UK Jobs That Were Never Going to Hire You

Applying to roles that look perfect and hearing nothing? Learn why UK applications stall, how to spot jobs you can realistically win, and what to change.

19 August 2026•7 mins

CV, ATS and applications

The Browser Extension That Tells You If a Job Is Worth Applying To Before You Waste an Evening on It

Stop guessing which UK jobs are worth an evening. See how a browser extension shows your fit score, missing keywords and sponsor status before you apply.

19 August 2026•6 mins

CV, ATS and applications

Best AI CV Builder for UK Job Seekers in 2026: The Complete CV and ATS Guide

Sent dozens of applications and heard nothing back? See how AI CV builders work, what UK applicant tracking systems check, and how to choose the right tool.

19 August 2026•9 mins

CV, ATS and applications

How to Get a Job in the UK With No Connections

No network, no mentor, no industry contacts? Here is how to build professional connections from scratch and compete for jobs in the UK, wherever you started.

20 May 2026•10 mins

Visa sponsorship

The Best UK Job Boards for Visa Sponsorship Jobs in 2026

Honest rankings of the best UK job boards in 2026 for anyone who needs visa sponsorship, comparing sponsor filtering, AI tools and how easy each one is to use.

20 May 2026•12 mins

Visa sponsorship

Cafy vs Student Circus: Which Sponsored Job Platform Is Better?

An honest comparison of Cafy and Student Circus: job boards, AI tools, visa sponsorship checks and application support for anyone who needs a sponsored job.

20 May 2026•9 mins

Visa sponsorship

What Happens If Your UK Visa Sponsorship Is Withdrawn and What to Do Next

Your sponsor has 60 days to report the end of your sponsorship. Here is what that means, what the Home Office does next, and how to act fast.

20 May 2026•9 mins

Visa sponsorship

The New B2 English Requirement for the UK Skilled Worker Visa: Who It Affects

From 8 January 2026, new UK Skilled Worker visa applicants need B2 English. See who is affected, who is exempt and why most UK graduates already qualify.

20 May 2026•7 mins

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker Visa Salary Threshold 2026: Full Breakdown by Sector and Role

Full breakdown of the 2026 UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold by sector and SOC code. Know your going rate before you accept a job offer.

20 May 2026•10 mins

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker Visa Requirements 2026: What Has Changed and What You Need to Know

Salary thresholds, English language rules, the points system and occupation list changes explained for anyone applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

20 May 2026•12 mins

Visa sponsorship

How to Negotiate Your Salary for a Sponsored Role in the UK

Sponsored Skilled Worker roles must meet strict salary thresholds. Here is how to negotiate your pay with confidence and protect your visa eligibility.

20 May 2026•12 mins

CV, ATS and applications

How to Prepare for a UK Graduate Job Interview

How to prepare for UK graduate job interviews: the STAR method, competency questions, assessment centres and how to answer questions about sponsorship.

20 May 2026•10 mins

CV, ATS and applications

How to Write a UK Cover Letter That Gets Read

UK cover letters follow a set format. Learn the structure, ideal length and what to write in each paragraph, with extra advice if you need visa sponsorship.

20 May 2026•7 mins

CV, ATS and applications

How to Optimise Your CV for UK Jobs: The 2026 ATS Guide

Most UK employers screen CVs with applicant tracking software first. Learn what ATS systems look for and how to format your CV so it reaches a recruiter.

20 May 2026•6 mins

Visa sponsorship

How to Secure a Visa Sponsorship Job in the UK

What UK visa sponsorship means, how to find employers licensed to sponsor, and how to position your application so a sponsored job offer is realistic.

20 May 2026•10 mins

Visa sponsorship

UK Graduate Schemes That Offer Visa Sponsorship in 2026

Not every UK graduate scheme offers visa sponsorship. Here are the schemes that do, when to apply, and how to check an employer's sponsor licence first.

20 May 2026•8 mins

Visa sponsorship

How to Check If a UK Company Is a Licensed Visa Sponsor: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Home Office publishes a free public register of every licensed UK visa sponsor. Here is how to find it, download it, and search it in under five minutes.

20 May 2026•5 mins

Visa sponsorship

The Best UK Sectors for Visa Sponsorship Jobs

See which UK sectors sponsor the most Skilled Worker visas, from tech and finance to the NHS and engineering, and where sponsored roles are hardest to find.

20 May 2026•8 mins

Visa sponsorship

Top UK Companies That Sponsor Work Visas for Graduates in 2026

Which UK companies sponsor work visas for graduates in 2026? Named employers by sector, what they hire for, and how to check each sponsor licence.

20 May 2026•13 mins

Graduate visa

How to Use Your Graduate Visa to Land a Sponsored Job: A Practical Playbook

A practical playbook for Graduate visa holders: use your time to build UK experience and land a sponsored Skilled Worker role before the visa ends.

20 May 2026•11 mins

Graduate visa

The 2026 Graduate Visa Deadline: What You Need to Know

Apply for the UK Graduate visa by 31 December 2026 and you get 2 years. From 1 January 2027 it drops to 18 months. Here is what to do before the deadline.

20 May 2026•9 mins

Graduate visa

Graduate Visa to Skilled Worker Visa UK: The Complete Guide

How to switch from a Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa without leaving the UK: eligibility, salary thresholds, fees, timing and key 2026 deadlines.

20 May 2026•10 mins