NICOLA TAYLOR

Taylor, NicolaA comprehensive new title for everyone planning to go to Britain whether to work or study, stay for a short time or settle permanently. The book presents a complete guide to daily life in Britain from finding a home to the art of queuing, all illustrated with first hand accounts from people who have moved there to live and work. The section on working in Britain includes comprehensive information of how to find work, with special coverage of the industries where particular skills are needed. Essential background information on the people, culture, history, politics and geography.

This guide provides information for those that are interested in living and working in Scotland. It covers the opportunities to be found, whether in the urban settings of the cities or the islands an

Live & Work Scotland provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Scotland - from the Borders and the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands and Islands. Inside Section 1 - Living in Scotland - you will find information on how to: find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; make friends with the natives; find the best Scottish culture; organize your retirement; make the most of your leisure time. In Section II - Working in Scotland - you will find information on: finding suitable employment; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal and temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; working from home; local and government incentives; sources of advice and assistance. This guide is packed with useful contacts and includes a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.