Starting again in a new country
Arriving in the UK with extensive experience and technical knowledge, Saberin faced the challenge of entering a job market with different expectations and unfamiliar systems. She needed to understand UK recruitment practices, workplace standards and how to present her international experience in a way that felt relevant and meaningful to employers.
Barriers faced while navigating the UK labour market
Before securing her role at Arup, Saberin encountered several barriers common to internationally trained professionals entering the UK workforce. She arrived with strong experience, but adapting to a new employment environment required learning new systems, expectations and ways of presenting her skills.
Understanding UK recruitment norms: CV formats, application styles and interview expectations were very different from what she was used to.
Translating international experience: She needed to frame her achievements in language that UK employers immediately recognise and value.
Building confidence in interviews: Competency‑based questions and UK interview styles required practice, preparation and adjustment.
Resettlement pressures: Navigating a new country, unfamiliar systems and personal uncertainty made the job search more demanding.
Despite these challenges, Saberin remained persistent and committed to progressing her career.
Skills and professional development
Throughout her journey, Saberin continued strengthening her employability. She refined her communication skills, built confidence in presenting her experience and developed a clearer understanding of UK workplace expectations.
Her professional strengths include:
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Experience working in diverse environments
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems
Clear motivation to grow within the UK job market
What employers recognised in Saberin
Arup saw the value of Saberin’s international experience, her resilience and her ability to adapt and learn quickly. They recognised a candidate with strong transferable skills, a commitment to professional development and the motivation to contribute meaningfully within a UK organisation.
Transitions HUB played a key role in helping her present her experience clearly, strengthen her applications and approach opportunities with renewed confidence.
A journey shaped by resilience
Saberin’s path into UK employment was defined by determination and continuous learning. She navigated the challenges of resettlement, adapted to new professional expectations and remained focused on rebuilding her career.
Through mock interviews, tailored guidance and ongoing encouragement, Transitions HUB helped her refine her interview performance, strengthen her CV and gain confidence in communicating her strengths.
Career progression
Saberin is now progressing her career at Arup as Civil Engineer, contributing her experience and learning new industry standards. Securing this role marks an important step in her professional journey - turning a period of uncertainty into meaningful career development.
"Transitions HUB helped me understand the UK job market, build confidence and present my experience clearly. Their support made a real difference during a challenging time."