American finding a job in London

Hello,

I'm looking for some advise for finding work in London as an American citizen. I went to a good public school here (finance major) and studied abroad at UCL last year. I just graduated undergrad. Circumstances are bringing me back to London and want to start my "career" there. I have internship experience in finance, nothing to prestigious, but fine in there own right. I know a company would need to sponsor me. 

I'm looking for any advise/perspectives from anyone that feels they can add any value. Anyone on here done something similar or knows someone that has? Trying to keep Monkey business to a minimal!

Also, anymore schooling is not something I'm considering to much, so not looking to apply to universities over there. 

Thanks!

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Just for an update, if you have at least a decent resume, you'll make it past the first round and get phone interviews and aptitude tests (they're a big thing in the UK). Been applying while living in London and been getting quite a bit of replies for first rounds (been applying for q bit less then a month now). I have a solid resume, but not top of the line. It's a huge market.

 

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