Stage 4 · Lesson 2 of 5
The visa status line
The first question a abroad asks is whether you can legally work there and what it will take. Answer it in your CV header and LinkedIn summary in one honest line: your current location, your citizenship if useful, whether you need sponsorship and anything that makes it easier.
Examples: "Based in Lahore, needs a Skilled Worker visa, available with one month's notice", or "Eligible for an , relocating to Berlin in March". If you already hold a , such as a residence permit or a , say so clearly. Never claim a status you do not have.
Common traphiding the need for a visa until the final round, which wastes everyone's time and burns your credibility with that recruiter.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeLinkedIn Help: Create a Good LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn
LinkedIn's own guide to profile sections and Open to Work settings
- GuideFreeTech Interview Handbook: Resume Guide
Yangshun Tay
A free, practical guide to a clear engineering CV that travels well
Practise
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