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If you got a UK mobile phone SIM you could use it in India, though whenever you received a call it would cost you money. Another option would be registering for a UK personal number (they begin +4470) which you could redirect to a phone in India.sajan.chandran wrote:Hi Friends,
Can we get UK mobile number in India itself if so can we put that number in our resume and apply for UK jobs.
Will it help us in job search.
Thanks,
Sajan Chandran
91-984003119.
This isn't stictly true. You can get some free personal numbers in the UK that can be redirected to a telephone in India for free (costs the caller though about 0.5GBP/min to call).rajesh9pl wrote:Having UK no. would cost you a lot.
hsmp_1476 wrote:you can get skype in number for UK (beginning with 020) for approx $15 for 3 months. Then buy sone skype credit and set call forwarding to your indian number. That should cost $0.12, so its not very expensive.
Thats what I had done when I was looking for jobs from India and it definately helps as consultants will think that you are in UK (provided you have a UK address on the resume). I did this just a week before I was set to travel to UK. But that was an year and a half ago, so things might be different now.
Cheers
Vikram
ah no, the recruiter isn't bothering to match up numbers to address.pyke wrote:hsmp_1476 wrote:you can get skype in number for UK (beginning with 020) for approx $15 for 3 months. Then buy sone skype credit and set call forwarding to your indian number. That should cost $0.12, so its not very expensive.
Thats what I had done when I was looking for jobs from India and it definately helps as consultants will think that you are in UK (provided you have a UK address on the resume). I did this just a week before I was set to travel to UK. But that was an year and a half ago, so things might be different now.
Cheers
Vikram
Wouldn't they suspect something if you give an 020 number but the address doesn't correspond to the area code? You'd have to put a London address.
Yes, there is an option is Skype. If you goto Skype options and look for call forwarding, you should be able to see all the details. You should have skype credit to do the call forwarding.smiles345 wrote:hsmp_1476- how do you do this call diversion to the Indian number? is there any option on skype? please explain
rajesh9pl wrote:Its very tough in UK these days, probably around the world. Having UK no. would cost you a lot. Also, consultant can easily understand they are calling someone on roaming. Sometimes they refrain to connect call, even if they, they will ask are you on roaming? when will you be back to UK etc.
As i understand consultant first look for candidates who live in commutable distance, if they don't find someone suitable then they expand further. India is quite far
I would suggest u to wait till market picks up. Good luck.
ukchennai wrote:Has anyone tried this option in skype?? i.e. buying subscription for 15 pounds followed by buying skype credit for 10 pounds and enabling call forwarding to indian mobile number...
I have been waiting here in India after my tier 1 visa stamping for close to 4 months. Is that an issue? Can is state valid medical reason?
I am a free roaming uk sim number as I prefer to live in Europe in between jobs as it is cheaper. Anyway lately the recruiters say off the bat, I know you are out of the country because the number rings differently when it has to roam to reach me. This sucks since the conversation takes a completely different complexion. Usually it doesnt matter if I am not in the country because they just want to forward my CV and schedule an interview but when they think you are out of the country they don't want to do anything until you are back. Annoying.cskmail wrote:Skype number for UK definitely works.
For getting a decent job in UK, you have to be in UK
ukchennai wrote:Has anyone tried this option in skype?? i.e. buying subscription for 15 pounds followed by buying skype credit for 10 pounds and enabling call forwarding to indian mobile number...
I have been waiting here in India after my tier 1 visa stamping for close to 4 months. Is that an issue? Can is state valid medical reason?
That does get tricky, doesn't it? I suppose when you tell them that you'll get yourself in the country they'll agree to wait and reschedule the interview? Or does that lead to missed opportunities?republique wrote: I am a free roaming uk sim number as I prefer to live in Europe in between jobs as it is cheaper. Anyway lately the recruiters say off the bat, I know you are out of the country because the number rings differently when it has to roam to reach me. This sucks since the conversation takes a completely different complexion. Usually it doesnt matter if I am not in the country because they just want to forward my CV and schedule an interview but when they think you are out of the country they don't want to do anything until you are back. Annoying.
Maybe say ur in Germany or wherever for interview? I was in Hamburg last week and got a few calls - I think it looks good - that u are in demand everywhere...republique wrote:I am a free roaming uk sim number as I prefer to live in Europe in between jobs as it is cheaper. Anyway lately the recruiters say off the bat, I know you are out of the country because the number rings differently when it has to roam to reach me. This sucks since the conversation takes a completely different complexion. Usually it doesnt matter if I am not in the country because they just want to forward my CV and schedule an interview but when they think you are out of the country they don't want to do anything until you are back. Annoying.cskmail wrote:Skype number for UK definitely works.
For getting a decent job in UK, you have to be in UK
:)
ukchennai wrote:Has anyone tried this option in skype?? i.e. buying subscription for 15 pounds followed by buying skype credit for 10 pounds and enabling call forwarding to indian mobile number...
I have been waiting here in India after my tier 1 visa stamping for close to 4 months. Is that an issue? Can is state valid medical reason?
I dont really remember what I said, I do remember I didn't think it was a big deal. However I agree, I felt by now that this distinguishing title would have been removed but alas it has not.Wanderer wrote:Maybe say ur in Germany or wherever for interview? I was in Hamburg last week and got a few calls - I think it looks good - that u are in demand everywhere...republique wrote:I am a free roaming uk sim number as I prefer to live in Europe in between jobs as it is cheaper. Anyway lately the recruiters say off the bat, I know you are out of the country because the number rings differently when it has to roam to reach me. This sucks since the conversation takes a completely different complexion. Usually it doesnt matter if I am not in the country because they just want to forward my CV and schedule an interview but when they think you are out of the country they don't want to do anything until you are back. Annoying.cskmail wrote:Skype number for UK definitely works.
For getting a decent job in UK, you have to be in UK
ukchennai wrote:Has anyone tried this option in skype?? i.e. buying subscription for 15 pounds followed by buying skype credit for 10 pounds and enabling call forwarding to indian mobile number...
I have been waiting here in India after my tier 1 visa stamping for close to 4 months. Is that an issue? Can is state valid medical reason?
Anyway, how come ur still on thin ice? And what did u say to get on thin ice?
That's difficult if you're on Tier 1 though, as it doesn't quite allow work in other countries.Wanderer wrote:
Maybe say ur in Germany or wherever for interview? I was in Hamburg last week and got a few calls - I think it looks good - that u are in demand everywhere...
Don't worry, it gives you a bit of an edge!republique wrote:
I dont really remember what I said, I do remember I didn't think it was a big deal. However I agree, I felt by now that this distinguishing title would have been removed but alas it has not.
Plenty of EU co's sponsor Work Permits - doubt the average IT recruitment agent knows the ins and outs of WP/HSMP/Tier1/Tier2 rules!pyke wrote:That's difficult if you're on Tier 1 though, as it doesn't quite allow work in other countries.Wanderer wrote:
Maybe say ur in Germany or wherever for interview? I was in Hamburg last week and got a few calls - I think it looks good - that u are in demand everywhere...
I go in and out of the country too, but tell them that I'm on holiday. Not sure if that makes me sound like a slacker though!
If you say sopyke wrote:Don't worry, it gives you a bit of an edge!republique wrote:
I dont really remember what I said, I do remember I didn't think it was a big deal. However I agree, I felt by now that this distinguishing title would have been removed but alas it has not.