At present there is only me who run this organization, its not registered organization yet. I came across many people who have good experience and skills but still doing 9 to 9 jobs at wages less then £2 an hour. They gave up because no one was there to guide them and motivate them. And other people who do these kind of unskilled jobs are not able to guide them and even they are not willing to guide them. They are a Frog of a Well who thinks that what they do every one should that, and there are no skilled or better jobs. What they found is best and they will not like to see if some one earns more then them. I came across similar situation many times and still see many people facing same circumstance & people unable to cop with this situation fall into unskilled jobs and ruins their career. I want to help other people with best of my knowledge & experience.
I arrived UK 8th October 2005 on HSMP visa. I am from India, born in Gujarat & grown up in Punjab. All the immigration consultant said I cannot get HSMP visa because I was not getting 65 point required for HSMP visa at that time. But I was not unmotivated by all these, more some one pushes me back I have tendency to come back with more power, I like to make them defeat. On the other hand I did not had that mad craze to go abroad. With the help & support of my family & friends I started looking at my options, did thorough study of other HSMP cases on Internet and made a plan, Prepared each and every papers & evidences carefully and finally I was able to convince the HSMP case worker that I am Highly Skilled, although I am.
When I came UK I had only £1000 and I was not sure when I will get a job. But my internet study had shown that there are plenty of IT jobs where I will be suitable & if I don’t get skilled job, I will do unskilled jobs at bar, restaurant or anywhere at minimum wages. I was very confident about this, but when I came here every thing was difficult. Jobs were not easily available. Unskilled jobs were paid less then minimum wages, I came across racism, discrimination & exploitation.
After 2 months of job search I was not able to find even a unskilled job, and for skilled jobs no employer was replying my applications. Money was going out and without job it was becoming difficult to stay longer. One day I sit and thought why I am not getting and response from my job applications. I am capable enough to impress with my skills then why I am still not getting any reply. I realised that there must be problem with my CV & presentation of CV. I start looking Internet to find better example of CV, expectations of employers, covering letters etc. I found lot of help from University & college websites regarding CV, Covering Letter & Interview tips. I followed all those and start applying with new CV and customised covering letter for jobs. I also did initial research on job market and assessed my skills with those requirements and I found that I have few skills those were in high demand. Now fortune come to my way, I received Interview call from my each application. This time I was very selective for my jobs and I found very positive response. I was amazed that how these small things make difference. There are jobs, there are opportunities in UK, I believe it strongly. But one should be able to accept the challenges & ability to mould with situation. UK is not about anything, its precise and preciseness. If you don’t know where you want to go you will be lost easily.
Now it was my turn to accept or reject the job. I had job offers from worlds largest companies in their respective fields. At a time I was confused that which job to accept & which to refuse, every employer were offering better then others, their offers were mouth watering and can distract your aim easily, But my advice is to stick with your soul & belief & skills & abilities. Recognize your ability and just don’t go behind offers & salary package.
Now I got a job, this was not the best offer neither a kind of job I wanted. But I wanted to do business hence I found this job best for me. And eventually it turned in my favour again and I was getting plenty of time along with my job to setup my business.
I have my office in India and customers in UK, Australia & US. Companies offered me partnerships, merger, shares & directorship but I am waiting for better opportunity.
At present I am bit struggling with other problems but business & job both going on on its direction. Many time I was distracted, loose my directions, felt alone & helpless. But something in my soul keep me going on & on.
There were many good & bad experiences I had and that I will love to share with those who are willing to be benefited from my knowledge & experience. I hope gradually there will be more volunteers joining my this organization and after some time this organization will be a huge pool of knowledge, experience & good people around. With whom you can share your thoughts, get help when required & you will have a chance to make a community & friends with similar interests. At least you will have some one when you need and not feel much alone as I did.
So lets start this good cause to help other.
