Are you searching for a new job? Do you love the hustle and bustle of working in a busy energetic city? Our capital is one of the busiest cities in the UK and has 1000s of jobs available for jobseekers just like you.
London had a population of over 8 million in 2011, with the number only increasing year on year. As the capital, London faced the brunt of the recession that begun in 2008. The dreadful recession led to a national banking crisis, a weakening economy and unfortunately, a complete lack of jobs for the public with unemployment figures that apparently rose by over 800,000 in April 2008. The UK, and especially London, is still recovering from the recession now as the economy re-strengthens and figures report a decrease in unemployment.
As the most significant financial and cultural capital of the world, many careers in London are focused around finance, banking and the economy. There is a vast array of finance related vacancies available to qualified job seekers. Due to its huge popularity, many large international companies choose to set up headquarters in London, so there are plenty of job opportunities across the city, across all industries.
Tourism has always been a big feature in the capital’s economy, especially highlighted by the 4 million visitors just to the London Eye every year. The 2012 Olympic Games in London created a huge hiring spree, with unemployment rates falling by 42,000 in the summer. Tourists flock from all around the world to visit the UK and therefore London, enjoying our numerous sightseeing opportunities including museums, concerts, theatre, restaurants, landmarks and iconic areas. Many jobs in London are based around tourism because of the hugely profitable industry, so if you are looking for a London job, whether it may be in the hospitality & catering or retail based, you’ll have plenty of choice.
Getting a job in London can be great if you love busy surroundings. The great thing is that you’ll always get to meet new people, with plenty of places to go out and socialise after work; bars, pubs, restaurants, theatres and much more. As mentioned previously, many large companies choose to set up their headquarters in London, so there are some great job opportunities out there that will give you a real advantage and knowledge for the future.
However; jobs in London can be extremely different to those working in the suburbs. You may encounter more difficulties and factors to take into consideration when applying for a city job. Firstly, London is constantly busy, with people about constantly. Although you may enjoy the hustle and bustle, you need to remember public transport delays and traffic is a regular occurrence among the busy streets of London, you may find yourself having to leave an hour in advance to get to work despite it only being a short journey. Also, it’s very expensive to live in the city, especially for transport and living costs. When applying for jobs based in London, take into account that you may need a higher salary to ensure you can comfortably cover your increased living costs.
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