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Friday, 16 May 2008

Find out about working in the UK including where to find detailed information on the Directgov website

Find out what checks an employer might want to make before employing you, and how these checks could affect a job offer

Getting a reference from your employer, what information employers might include and how to deal with job offers

An overview of who can work legally in the UK, the employment checks you may face, and what type of work permit you'll need