Attracting international talent can diversify your workforce, enhance innovation and foster global competitiveness. Whether you’re seeking highly specialised skills or aiming to diversify your team in your academic or research department, recruiting globally is a great way to access a wider pool of qualified candidates.
As the leading job board for further and higher education, we help institutions find top-tier talent while supporting job seekers on their journey to find their new role.
jobs.ac.uk audience is highly qualified with 96% of jobseekers educated to a minimum of degree level, with 90% holding an advanced degree. Our audience is also highly mobile, with 78% of jobseekers would consider relocating to another country for the right position.[1]
Here’s how you can effectively use jobs.ac.uk to attract international talent.
Reach top talent in your sector
From advertising a single vacancy to showcasing your employer brand, we offer products to help you attract the right candidate for your organisation.
Through our experience and research, we have a robust understanding of jobseeker trends, key drivers, career paths and behaviour. We use this data to improve the success of your recruitment advertising, and with this in mind, adverts on jobs.ac.uk are relevant and targeted to our audience.
jobs.ac.uk allows jobseekers to select specific job categories and locations to find your listings, from roles in research, academia, and professional services. Tailor your listings to showcase the international opportunities within your organisation with our range of products and increase the chances of attracting candidates with the right expertise from around the world.
Highlight benefits for international applicants
International candidates are often looking for more than just a job—they’re seeking relocation support, career development opportunities, and a diverse workplace culture. Use your listing to highlight any additional value to jobseekers relocating, support, and any international programs you may offer. Emphasise the benefits of living and working in your institution’s country, such as career progression, work-life balance, and professional networks.
Amongst our jobseekers, international mobility has increased across academic, professional and PhD audiences by an average of 9% over the last year. Top reasons to move for a position abroad are career progression (66%), experiencing a new culture (45%), research opportunities (43%) and enhancing global position/profile (40%).[1]
Build a strong employer brand
When competing for international talent, building a strong, recognisable employer brand is key. Ensure that your company profile on jobs.ac.uk is complete and showcases the values that make your organisation an attractive place to work, such as innovation, inclusion, and career development opportunities.
By leveraging the features of jobs.ac.uk, recruiters can efficiently attract high-quality international talent and build a diverse and skilled workforce.
[1] Jobs.ac.uk Jobseeker survey 2024
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