Fresh data for post-study planners
Global Job-Market Insights
We combine visa timelines, hiring data, and alumni feedback to spot the safest bets for your first international role. Scroll for sector snapshots, regional watchlists, and links to visa explainers.
Key market signals
STEM hiring index
+8.4% QoQ
Growth driven by AI safety, energy transition, and robotics labs across the UK and Ireland.
Median salary uplift
+12%
International graduates in Tier-2 cities (Manchester, Adelaide, Lyon) report double-digit wage growth.
Visa-to-offer conversion
3.4 weeks
Average time between conditional offer and visa submission when documents are pre-checked.
Regional watchlist
These cities report the fastest recruiter responses and friendliest visa case officers this quarter. Use the watchlist to time your application windows.
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Toronto, Canada
PGWP approvals averaging 21 days for analytics roles partnering with Ontario Tech Corridor.
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Brisbane, Australia
Graduate visa extension adds two extra years for regional campuses—great for civil engineers.
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Stockholm, Sweden
English-language startups in clean mobility now sponsor job-seeker visas with stipend support.
Data pulse
92%
of surveyed alumni recommend lining up your skilled worker sponsor before graduation.
Pull deeper numbers in the job-search playbook and explore country-by-country visa breakdowns starting with Canada and Sweden.
Sector snapshots
Climate Tech
57% of hiring managers prioritise EU Blue Card holders for grid-modernisation roles.
Explore resources →Health Data & MedTech
Singapore and Canada both list bioinformatics as a shortage occupation with expedited LMIA pathways.
Explore resources →Creative Industries
French Talent Passport now recognises UX writing portfolios as evidence of cultural contribution.
Explore resources →Frequently asked questions
How recent is the labour data?
We refresh salary benchmarks and vacancy counts every 30 days using national statistics offices and our partner ATS feeds. Each update is timestamped in the insight cards below.
Can I compare countries side by side?
Yes—head to the comparison tool to overlay salary medians, visa fees, and timeline assumptions for up to three destinations.
Where do the testimonials come from?
Stories are sourced from our mentoring community and verified for accuracy before we publish summaries on the stories hub.