Now is the time for tomorrow's solutions. Discover our Career Development Programme and get curious about what it can bring to your career path! This Career Development Programme offers you all the support needed in your reflection. We offer 2 different packages depending on your situation and your objectives. Either you wish to continue in... Read More
An opportunity to learn: if you are new to the UK or if you have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate. In this light-hearted and helpful presentation of top tips, we will share our knowledge of living in this vibrant, multi-cultural metropolis. Main topics: healthcare, transportation, socialising, British... Read More
Presented by Daniel Jaffe of Jaffe & Co/American Tax International this essential seminar will cover US and UK tax issues for all US taxpayers living in the UK. Frequently asked questions covered will include: What are the reporting obligations of a US citizen outside of the US? How is US income treated in the UK?... Read More
Join us for an exclusive networking event that will combine business with pleasure! An evening in 2 parts: An informative & participative session on how to improve your LinkedIn profile with France du Buisson, our expert career coach who will give you all the tools to understand and use LinkedIn. Over drinks, we will offer... Read More
An opportunity to learn: if you are new to the UK or if you have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate. In this light-hearted and helpful presentation of top tips, we will share our knowledge of living in this vibrant, multi-cultural metropolis. Main topics: healthcare, transportation, socialising, British... Read More
⇒ Gain a significant advantage over your competitors! Join Maria Renzi Brivio, FOCUS Career Development Programme for a session about CV writing. In this webinar, you will understand how to write your CV according to the requirements of the UK job market and how to make sure you can stand out among other applicants. There... Read More
Our members are international professionals and their families. We soften their landing so they have a successful time in the UK.
It was a combination of having guidance on problems or activities that affect your life in the UK, such as buying a house, rethinking your career, what it means to be an expat here especially after Brexit (a big trauma), and social events which are great for meeting fellow members. Our membership helped us find…
I don’t have enough words to thank FOCUS, above all Gael, for her unconditional support. Not even once did she hesitate to go the extra mile and assist us when we needed it the most. Changes are not easy, challenges are overwhelming but knowing that there is somebody out there to “hold your hand” in…
I cannot imagine what our life would be without the support and assistance from FOCUS. As a new member, I am also looking forward to attending all the workshops and events to continue my great experience with FOCUS and help myself to be more “local”. We were so lucky, as FOCUS provided us a 360-degree…
I recommend this programme (the Career Development Programme) not only for the job seekers but for any who want to learn about work experience. In addition to the programme, FOCUS has one of the best guides I have ever seen: Working in the UK – a key guide for working in the UK. During the…
I discovered FOCUS when I decided to return to work after a break. My friend talked to me about the Career Development Workshop… .I was lucky to find a group of friendly and supportive members to share my experience and ideas. At the end, I felt encouraged and more confident about what I wanted to…
I joined FOCUS right after I arrived in London. We were able to meet many people from around the world, exchange experiences and thoughts, and receive lots of suggestions in answer to all of our queries. This all certainly helped us to settle down. The FOCUS team also helped me understand the job market, property market…
The FOCUS team is very skilled at connecting people attending their events, giving tips on personal interests or even an organization we might have in common. I became friends with one of my work colleagues from a different department that I would have not met otherwise. FOCUS has been part of my second journey in…
FOCUS has been the best thing that happened to us in our first 100 days in London. Cultural activities, networking events and seminars helped us to speed up the process of integration into the UK culture. Raffaella found extremely helpful the Career Development Programme that supported her in a new phase of her career. We…
From the start, FOCUS has provided real-time insights to help me navigate the transition like a local. Within the first two months, I had great recommendations on childcare, beauty, doctors, opportunity to preview art shows, and even got a behind-the-scenes tour of Wimbledon! I was worried I’d be silo’d in my tech industry job, but…
While helping us navigate a new culture, Focus also introduced us to some of our dearest friends, making England quickly feel like home. I still love to pop in for their great events from time to time, as it is a always a fun way to meet new people and to continue learning about this…
FOCUS is a friendly guiding hand making you feel welcome and introducing you to new experiences. My husband and I recently moved to London from the US and adjusting to our new life was better with FOCUS because the amenities they offer including informative seminars, fun events and social gatherings – we especially loved the…