International Job series 6: Step-by-Step: Using Job Boards for Visa-Friendly Roles

If you’re an international graduate aiming to secure a UK marketing job with visa sponsorship in 2025, you’ve probably noticed one thing: not every job board is created equal. Some hide the visa filter, others don’t clearly state salary thresholds, and many roles advertised don’t meet the £38,700 Skilled Worker requirement.

This guide walks you step by step through MiGreat, TargetJobs, CV-Library, and TechTalk, showing you how to find visa-friendly jobs faster, avoid wasting time on unsuitable roles, and even position yourself to get noticed by recruiters.

Step 1. Start with MiGreat (Visa-First Search)

• Why: MiGreat is built for visa seekers. It scrapes jobs that already meet sponsorship criteria, saving hours.
• How to use it:
  1. Go to MiGreat.com → choose “Marketing & Communications” under sectors.
  2. Filter by “Skilled Worker Visa Eligible.”
  3. Check salary cut-off: roles below £38,700 may not sponsor.
• Pro Tip: Save search alerts. Employers hiring repeatedly (e.g., WPP, Amazon Ads, Accenture Marketing) are your best sponsorship bets.
• Stat: According to MiGreat’s 2025 survey, 72% of international graduates who secured sponsorship interviews found the role on MiGreat first.

Step 2. TargetJobs (Graduate Schemes)

• Why: TargetJobs specialises in graduate schemes — most large employers (agencies, FMCGs, tech firms) advertise here.
• How to use it:
  1. Search “Marketing Graduate Programme + Visa Sponsorship.”
  2. Look for employers with Tier 2 track record (Unilever, P&G, TikTok, Google).
  3. Apply early: schemes fill by November.
• Real Recruiter Quote (TargetJobs Webinar, 2024):
  “If you’re an international graduate, apply to structured schemes. They already have budgets for visa sponsorship, unlike many SMEs.”

Step 3. CV-Library (Hidden SME Gems)

• Why: CV-Library has tens of thousands of SME job posts. While most don’t advertise sponsorship, some do — especially in niche B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Healthcare marketing.
• How to use it:
  1. Search “Marketing Executive + Visa Sponsorship.”
  2. Filter by salary £39K+ to weed out unsuitable roles.
  3. Directly message recruiters via CV-Library’s built-in system.
• Case Study: A graduate marketing assistant at a HealthTech scaleup in Manchester found her role on CV-Library — she negotiated sponsorship after proving her SEO + Paid Ads ROI of 3.5:1.

Step 4. TechTalk Jobs (Networking Meets Applications)

• Why: TechTalk combines job board + events + networking. Many startups and scaleups post here looking for marketers who can handle digital growth + partnerships.
• How to use it:
  1. Attend virtual networking sessions (free for graduates).
  2. Connect with hiring managers directly before applying.
  3. Use the sponsorship filter to shortlist serious employers.
• Stat: TechTalk reports that 1 in 4 sponsored graduates got hired after engaging with an employer during a live networking event, not just sending CVs.

Step 5. Build a Multi-Board Strategy

Don’t rely on just one platform. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Step 6. How to Stand Out Once You Apply

• Use a Sponsorship CV Checklist (include keywords like “Eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship”).
• Add campaign KPIs: “Reduced CPC by 22%,” “Boosted attendance by 42%,” “Drove ROAS 3.5:1.”
• Follow up within 5 days with a recruiter email.

Conclusion

International graduates don’t have time to waste on unsuitable jobs. Using MiGreat, TargetJobs, CV-Library, and TechTalk strategically will save hours and boost your chances of landing a visa-sponsoring marketing job in the UK.

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• Job Tracker Excel
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References

• MiGreat (2025) Visa-Friendly Jobs Database for International Graduates. Available at: https://www.migreat.com (Accessed: 1 October 2025).
• TargetJobs (2025) Graduate Marketing Roles & Sponsorship. Available at: https://www.targetjobs.co.uk (Accessed: 1 October 2025).
• CV-Library (2025) UK Job Listings for Marketing Graduates. Available at: https://www.cv-library.co.uk (Accessed: 1 October 2025).
• TechTalk UK (2025) Networking and Graduate Job Opportunities. Available at: https://www.techtalk.com (Accessed: 1 October 2025).
• Office for National Statistics (ONS) (2025) Graduate Employment & Visa Sponsorship Data. ONS, London.