6th September 2012, 01:43 PM
There are quite a few Poles working in UK archaeology Tezet, so despite what the previous contributor said, I don't think that you have been discriminated against.
In reality there are always lots of applicants for jobs and that gives employers lots of choice in who they select to employ. It can be difficult to break into the UK jobs market (in any business not just archaeology) if you are living outside of the UK, irrespective of whether you are willing to travel immediately. A lot of UK archaeological employers do not offer accommodation and therefore might be reluctant to take on staff who do not have a fixed address in the UK. Secondly initial contracts in UK are often very short, maybe 2 or 3 weeks. Again an employer might feel, perhaps justifiably, reluctant to attract a non-domiciled worker for such a short contract....
You can gain a CSCS card online. You don't need to be in the UK to do that
I can't offer an easy solution to your problem other than to say keep trying. There are very many equally qualified UK archaeologists who are also experiencing difficulties in getting a start as a professional archaeologist. But good luck and hope something turns up....
In reality there are always lots of applicants for jobs and that gives employers lots of choice in who they select to employ. It can be difficult to break into the UK jobs market (in any business not just archaeology) if you are living outside of the UK, irrespective of whether you are willing to travel immediately. A lot of UK archaeological employers do not offer accommodation and therefore might be reluctant to take on staff who do not have a fixed address in the UK. Secondly initial contracts in UK are often very short, maybe 2 or 3 weeks. Again an employer might feel, perhaps justifiably, reluctant to attract a non-domiciled worker for such a short contract....
You can gain a CSCS card online. You don't need to be in the UK to do that
I can't offer an easy solution to your problem other than to say keep trying. There are very many equally qualified UK archaeologists who are also experiencing difficulties in getting a start as a professional archaeologist. But good luck and hope something turns up....
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