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How do I get a job in London? Our experts share 4 tips for getting started

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Have you got your sights set on a career move to London? It’s a great place to find your next opportunity — not only is it a major global financial centre, it’s also home to many multinational corporations. London welcomes a large proportion of expat talent every year and is a thriving metropolis of art, food, and culture. Our London recruitment experts offer top tips on scouting the London job market, finding your next opportunity, and preparing for interview success.

What do I need to know about the London job market today?

Despite the widely reported labour market challenges, our data from the Robert Half 2025 Salary Guide reveals that 39% of employers plan to add permanent headcount this year. A further 24% plan to expand contract jobs, and 32% plan to hire project-based management. Employers are ambitious in their search for quality talent, and although many can’t offer higher starting salaries in the current economy, most are likely to offer job perks or more flexibility to secure their top-pick candidates. Read the 2025 Salary Guide now

What are the best job search strategies?

It's a great idea to begin your London job search by clarifying exactly what you're looking for in a new opportunity. This could include factors like whether you prefer a permanent or contract role, flexible or remote work environments, ideal role remit, starting salary and benefits, career growth aspirations, etc.    You could also clarify how important company culture, ESG, and DEI are to your job search. This will help you establish ‘essential’ and ‘nice to have’ job qualities and give you a benchmark for qualifying potential opportunities. It also gives you a place to start your job search. Browse open roles in London using a site like ours or choose to upload your CV to advertise your skills as you search. Another excellent job search strategy is to work with a recruitment company. Not only do they have exclusive access to some of London's most desirable employers, but they can also provide job matches that suit you and your career goals. You'll get support and advice during the interview process to increase your chances of landing that dream role. Get job search help

How do I optimise my job applications?

Job application best practice is to customise your CV and cover letter to suit each opportunity you apply for. Go through the job description and company information to identify the key ‘must haves’ your potential employer is looking for. Put any corresponding ‘must haves’ in your application to show your suitability for the role. We also recommend optimising your job application to pass AI screening software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are a commonly used software designed to help filter, sort, and track job applications. To increase your chances of getting your CV through the filter, we recommend scouring the job advert and description for the main skills and experience-based keywords and putting them in pride of place in your application. Read more: How to write a winning CV in the age of AI screening We also recommend following one final (and often overlooked) piece of advice — proofread your job application thoroughly before you send it! This could mean running it through software like Grammarly or getting a friend or family member to read it. Nothing ruins an excellent application like minor spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors!

How do I better prepare for a job interview?

To win your ideal London-based job role, you’ll need to walk into that interview room prepared and well-researched. Start with the list you used to refine your job search — know your starting salary and preferred benefits, what you’re looking for in a role and where you’d like it to take you in the future. Read more: How to answer ‘why do you want this job?’ in an interview It’s not enough to go into an interview knowing what you want from your employer. You need to effectively communicate how you would benefit them, too. We recommend making a list of key skills and experience that you can bring to the role, plus examples of KPIs, targets, and outcomes you’ve achieved. Your interviewer will likely ask situational and behavioural questions to explore your work ethic and professionalism. You can use this list of common interview questions to prepare answers ahead of time. And finally, don’t forget to follow up after your interview so that you can leave a positive impression. Best of luck!

Visit the Robert Half advice blog for more interview tips and job application techniques. Search London job opportunities now or upload your CV to be connected with your ideal London-based role. If you have any questions, please reach out — we’d love to hear from you