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(big international company so they have the knowledge/offices outside the UK)
I work for one of those (130,000 staff worldwide), the head of HR here said that if you don't have a visa they won't even accept application let alone give you an interview.
dont have a visa = not be a british citizen or dependant of someone who is sponsored by an employer i.e. they won't sponsor a visa for anyone which is bonkers when you think about the size of the organisation
It is really quite amazing, as my employer has to comply with immigration law, my contract says that I am responsible for my immigration status, then nobody can check if all is OK.
Amazing.
Clearly deviced by people that never actually worked practical jobs dealing with people and WTF is going on / where is this thing / where do I find it...
If push comes to shove they'll sort something for me (big international company so they have the knowledge/offices outside the UK) but really, well done people.