The qestion
How can I return to the UK IT market?
I moved to Slovakia to work for a software company after
finishing university three years ago. I would like to return to the
UK and find a job in development. I have a BSc in software
engineering and my experience has been in version control and
release management. I have also developed APIs with PL/SQL and
updated an internal web application using Java. Do you have any
advice for me?
The solution
Increase your skill set with ITIL training
It sounds like you have some valuable experience. You do not say
if you plan to look for a job from Slovakia or return to the UK
first. My advice is that you need to be in the UK and be ready to
attend interviews at short notice.
If you plan to continue working in Slovakia, then place your CV
on a number of UK job boards and start building relationships with
reputable UK recruitment agencies.
You mention release management - this could be an interesting
career path for you. Have a look at the ITIL foundation certificate
and the release management practitioner training and
certification.
This discipline is in demand at the moment and would build on
your software development degree and your practical experience in
release management.
If you wish to remain in software development, then your Java
and PL/SQL experience should enable you to find work quite easily.
If you have language skills, this may also be useful, particularly
for UK-based organisations with offshore operations in
Slovakia.
Solution by Jeremy I'Anson, principal IT consultant at
Hudson
The panel: Computer People, Hudson, No Limits Coaching, The
Training Camp, Wreay Group