International Candidates’ Location Preferences: Insights from Clavier Health Ltd
At Clavier Health Ltd, we often encounter a common question from employers: Do all international candidates aspire to work in London, simply because it’s the most familiar city in the UK? In our extensive experience, we’ve found that while London remains a popular choice for some, there’s a more nuanced picture to consider. Unless candidates have existing family or friends in London or are young, single and eager to embrace the vibrancy of the city, many prefer to explore employment opportunities outside of London. Their reasoning? The well-known fact that the cost of living in London is notably high.
However, this doesn’t mean that candidates are completely ruling out proximity to London. There’s a clear preference for locations that offer easy commutability to the capital, often just an hour or two away by train. This allows candidates to strike a balance: benefiting from the relatively lower living costs outside London while still being able to access the city’s opportunities and amenities when desired.
Conversely, certain locations that are situated far from London, remote rural areas, regions with high crime rates, or places where international recruitment has been limited in the past tend to be less popular choices. In these cases, it becomes crucial for any successful international recruits to become advocates for their employers and play a pivotal role in attracting others to relocate to these less-frequented areas. To attract candidates to such locations, especially in the initial stages, employers may need to exert additional effort. This can take the form of superior marketing materials, enticing training prospects, or more generous relocation packages.
At Clavier Health Ltd, we take pride in supporting healthcare employers across the UK, spanning the public, private and care sectors. Our mission is to connect these employers with international nurses who seamlessly align with their organization’s values and requirements. We achieve this through the utilization of cutting-edge video interviewing tools that bridge the gap between employers and our extensive database of qualified candidates. Our innovative approach not only simplifies the process of finding international candidates but also makes it more cost-effective than ever before.
As we continue to serve the healthcare recruitment needs of our clients, we remain committed to helping them navigate the preferences and motivations of international candidates, ensuring successful placements that benefit both employers and employees alike.
