On Friday, Dubai was the safest career bet in the Middle East. By Sunday, the UAE government was telling everyone to work from home - and stay away from windows.

In this urgent episode, Andre and Aliya break down what the Iran strikes on Dubai mean for expat careers - and what you should be thinking about RIGHT NOW.

Whether you're currently in Dubai, have a job offer pending, or were planning to move there - this is the episode you need to hear before making any decisions.

We touch on the timeline of events, sectors most exposed, what it means for Dubai's massive expat workforce, options for international professionals, the UK and EU as a Plan B, and practical next steps.

Host: Andre Atallah, CEO of EP Advisory

Andre is the CEO of EP Advisory with over eight years of experience in career consulting across multiple markets and seniority levels, including corporate roles. Based in London, he helps international professionals relocate to the UK and build lasting careers every single day. He brings a strategic, real-world perspective on hiring, immigration, and what UK employers truly look for in 2026.

Link for 30 min call with Andre: https://ep-advisory.as.me/schedule/a8...

Host: Aliya Berkaliyeva, Senior Consultant and Head of Strategy at EP Advisory 

Aliya is a global career and relocation consultant with 9 years of corporate experience across the UK, USA, and Europe. She has built her career at companies like Skechers and TechStyle and knows firsthand what it takes to start from scratch in a new country. At EP Advisory, Aliya leads strategy and works directly with clients from e-commerce, retail, fashion, marketing, project management, and supply chain backgrounds — helping them find clarity, build confidence, and secure roles abroad. 

Link for 30 min call with Aliya: https://ep-advisory.as.me/rapidreview... 

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Should you move to the UK in 2026? In this episode of Your UK Career Blueprint, Andre and Aliya give you the raw, honest truth about relocating to the UK - the fears nobody talks about, your full work rights on a spouse visa, how to come back from a career gap with real returnship programmes at Goldman Sachs, Amazon and JP Morgan, and whether the UK is actually right for YOU.

At EP Advisory, we help international professionals relocate to the UK and build careers that last. 67% of our clients secure roles through strategic positioning, not just job applications. In this first episode, we cover everything you need to hear before making the biggest decision of your life.

In this episode, Andre and Aliya discuss:

— The 3-question framework: Is the UK actually right for you?

— The raw fear of relocating and how to deal with it honestly

— UK Job Market today

— UK spouse visa: your full right to work (most people don’t know this)

— Why your non UK qualifications are NOT worthless in the UK

— 5 practical steps to start your UK career this week

— Career gaps: 4 rules to turn a gap into an advantage

— Returnship programmes: 110+ UK companies, 80% conversion to full-time

— Why the UK is NOT just London: Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol

Host: Andre Atallah, CEO of EP Advisory

Andre is the CEO of EP Advisory with over eight years of experience in career consulting across multiple markets and seniority levels, including corporate roles. Based in London, he helps international professionals relocate to the UK and build lasting careers every single day. He brings a strategic, real-world perspective on hiring, immigration, and what UK employers truly look for in 2026.

Link for 30 min call with Andre: https://ep-advisory.as.me/schedule/a8...

Host: Aliya Berkaliyeva, Senior Consultant and Head of Strategy at EP Advisory 

Aliya is a global career and relocation consultant with 9 years of corporate experience across the UK, USA, and Europe. She has built her career at companies like Skechers and TechStyle and knows firsthand what it takes to start from scratch in a new country. At EP Advisory, Aliya leads strategy and works directly with clients from e-commerce, retail, fashion, marketing, project management, and supply chain backgrounds — helping them find clarity, build confidence, and secure roles abroad. 

Link for 30 min call with Aliya: https://ep-advisory.as.me/rapidreview... 

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How do you land your first job in the UK after graduation and get Skilled Worker visa sponsorship when the salary threshold has jumped to £41,700 and youth unemployment sits at 16.1%?

In this episode of Career Beyond Borders, EP Advisory consultant Eka sits down with Aiya Kozhakhmetova who moved from Kazakhstan to Oxford at sixteen, studied Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University, worked her way from a campus restaurant to a 5-star London hotel to running sold-out events across the UK and today is the Sales and Customer Success Manager at Super Benji, one of Oxford’s fastest-growing AI startups, on a Skilled Worker visa.

This is a real, honest, no-filter conversation about what it actually takes to stay in the UK after graduation, build a career from scratch, and get visa sponsorship — even when your degree doesn’t match your dream role.

In this episode, Eka and Aiya discuss:

— Moving to the UK at 16 from Kazakhstan and choosing to stay

— Why she picked Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes — and how it led to tech

— Working at InterContinental London Park Lane and what luxury hospitality taught her about sales

— Using the Graduate visa (PSW) strategically — not just as a waiting room

— The pivot from events and hospitality into AI startup sales

— How she landed the role at Super Benji with zero tech background

— Imposter syndrome: applying for a tech sales role with a hospitality degree

— The sponsorship conversation (when to raise it, how to frame it, and what NOT to say)

— Rejections, low moments, and what actually changed when things started working

— Practical advice for international graduates searching for sponsored roles in 2026

Whether you are an international student about to graduate, a recent graduate on a PSW visa, or someone trying to figure out how to get sponsored in the UK — this episode gives you a real roadmap from someone who has done it.

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Book a call with Eka to get help with finding a job in the UK or Europe: https://ep-advisory.as.me/schedule/a86a3159/?calendarIds=4390423

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Eka’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eka-vankova/

Aiya’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiya-kozhakhmetova/

00:00 UK Skilled Worker Visa 2024/2025 Update + Job Market Reality

00:55 Graduate Jobs UK: Why It’s So Competitive

01:35 Aiya’s Story: From Kazakhstan to the UK at 16. International Student Journey

02:18 Oxford Brookes University Experience

03:54 Switching Careers: Hospitality to Tech Industry

05:27 Strategic Career Planning for Visa Sponsorship — Why Is Career Strategy Crucial for Visa Sponsorship in the UK?

06:30 Job Application Strategy for International Students — How to Apply for Jobs with Visa Sponsorship in the UK?

09:10 Handling Rejections: 33 Applications, Interview Feedback & Growth

11:25 How to Talk About Visa Sponsorship with Employers

14:41 How Did a Company Get a Sponsor Licence to Hire Aiya?

16:20 Why Transitioning to an AI Startup Accelerated Her Career?

20:29 Advice After 50+ Rejections, Sponsor Licence Register Tip

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In this podcast episode, EP Advisory consultants Andre and Daria dive into how LinkedIn actually works in 2026 and why it has become the number one job search tool for professionals relocating or growing their careers internationally.

At EP Advisory, 67% of our clients find their jobs through LinkedIn and most of them never get hired via job postings. Instead, they get approached directly by recruiters, hiring managers, and decision-makers.

In this episode, Andre and Daria discuss:

— Why LinkedIn matters more than CVs and job boards in today’s market

— What most professionals get wrong about networking

— How recruiters actually search and select candidates on LinkedIn

— The difference between “having a profile” and using LinkedIn strategically

— How to position yourself so recruiters message you first

— Practical LinkedIn hacks we teach our clients

— What really drives interviews and offers in 2026

Guest: Daria Borodina, EP Advisory Career Consultant and LinkedIn expert

Daria is a LinkedIn and career strategy expert specialising in targeted networking, market positioning, and modern recruitment processes. With a background in international economy, leadership, and career strategy, she helps professionals reposition themselves and secure roles across Europe using data-driven, practical approaches that deliver real results.

Host: Andre Atallah, CEO of EP Advisory

Andre is the CEO of EP Advisory with over eight years of experience in career consulting across multiple markets and seniority levels, including corporate roles. He brings a strategic, real-world perspective on hiring, leadership, and what employers truly look for today.

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Daria also shares insights from running LinkedIn Super Boost, our intensive two-week programme designed to rapidly increase visibility and inbound opportunities.

LinkedIn Super Boost includes:

LinkedIn profile rewrite

— 100 plus industry connections

— 30 targeted contacts

— 8 plus networking calls booked

— 2 to 3 strategic posts per week

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 If you need help right now and want a quick review of your situation, book a Career Discovery Call: https://ep-advisory.com/find-your-consultant/

A first role in the UK: finding work in the UK after relocation

In this podcast episode, our client Yulia shares her real and honest journey of finding her first job in the UK after relocating and how career support from EP Advisory became a turning point in her search.

Despite strong experience and years in the oil & gas industry, Yulia faced endless rejections after moving to Scotland. 

Confident she could handle the job search on her own, she quickly realised that the UK market plays by different rules.

Everything changed when Yulia won full career support from EP Advisory (worth £1,995) in our Christmas Advent Calendar giveaway, a true Christmas miracle that turned her job search around.

In this episode, we talk about:

— Why experienced professionals struggle to find work after relocating to the UK

— The mistakes Yulia was making in her CV and job search strategy

— How rewriting her CV unlocked interviews

— Why LinkedIn and networking mattered more than mass applications

— How career consultants helped her regain confidence and momentum

— What finally led to a real job offer in the UK oil & gas sector

✨ Watch the full episode to hear Yulia’s story and learn how the right support can change everything.

Hosted by Aliya Berkaliyeva, Senior Career Consultant 

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• Yulia on LinkedIn — / yulia-whalley  

• Aliya Berkaliyeva on LinkedIn — / aliyaberkaliyeva  

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In this inspiring podcast, our client Yaroslav shares his incredible career journey — from never having worked abroad to landing an offer from Google and relocating to Dublin with his family.

What you'll discover in this episode:

— How to break into the international job market with no previous experience abroad.

— The power of networking and self-motivation in landing top-tier offers.

— The role of mentorship and career coaching in navigating a career change.

— Insights from his experience working with companies like Yandex, TikTok, and Alibaba.

🎙️ Join career expert Olga Kukushkina as she interviews Yaroslav about his transformation and how he went from local markets to global opportunities.

✨ Watch the full podcast to hear Yaroslav's story, and get inspired to take your career to the next level!

Что обсудим:

– Топ-10 гибких навыков по мнению европейских работодателей

– Какие навыки помогли именно Алмасу + какие он активно тренирует со своими клиентами-студентами для поиска работы

– Как научиться замечать soft skills и практиковать их

– Как именно эти навыки оценивают на собеседованиях

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Хост: Люма Манина, маркетолог EP Advisory

Гость: Алмас Каршалов, карьерный консультант EP Advisory

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“Карьера без границ” — подкаст, в котором мы общаемся с нашими клиентами. 

EP Advisory — карьерные консультанты в Европе. Наш сайт: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/

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Первая работа после вуза в Лондоне – как ее искать? Как попасть в сложные, многоуровневые организации вроде "Большой четверки", где за каждую роль могут конкурировать 500 и более кандидатов? Говорим с клиенткой EP Advisory, которая только недавно начала крутейшую работу в Британии. Проведем параллели между наймом выпускников в консалтинге, финансах, маркетинге и других профессиях. 

👋 Хост: Ольга Кукушкина, карьерный консультант EP Advisory

👋 Гость: Мария, Associate в Deloitte в Великобритании

В подкасте "Карьера без границ" консультанты беседуют с клиентами о том, как они нашли работу, переехали в Европу 💪 Мы записываем подкаст онлайн, а потом вкладываем его на всех подкастных площадках.

Гость подкаста Роза прошла путь от университета в Англии и полного непонимания своего карьерного пути — до уникального оффера в авиаиндустрии Латвии и карьеры в продажах 🔥 

Сейчас Роза помогает другим студентам и выпускникам найти себя. Мы спросим Розу, в какой момент ей удалось понять, чего же она хочет от своей карьеры, и каких ошибок лучше избегать при поиске работы в Англии и Европе.

Хост: Ксения Гончарова, бизнес партнёр EP Advisory и тренер наших карьерных консультантов

Гость: Роза Ан, карьерный консультант EP Advisory https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozaan/

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“Карьера без границ” — подкаст, в котором мы общаемся с нашими клиентами. 

EP Advisory — карьерные консультанты в Европе. Наш сайт: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/

Оцените свои шансы на переезд на 15-минутном бесплатном звонке: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/sozvonimsya/

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👋 Героиня выпуска — Ксения Ильюшина, Global Brand PR-менеджер PUMA. Ксения была клиентом EP Advisory, а теперь сама стала консультантом по карьере в маркетинге, PR и бренд-менеджменте.

Начало поиска работы выпало на апрель 2022 года и массовые сокращения. Ксения работала в российском офисе adidas, но переехать в рамках компании не вышло, — поэтому пришлось искать возможности во вне.

Первый шаг — обратиться к карьерным консультантам (к нам) 👍

Итог — оффер в Германию в главный офис PUMA 🔥

→ о личной истории поиска работы

→ о спортивной индустрии

→ о том, как отличается маркетинг и брендинг в крупных корпорациях

→ о том, как Ксения теперь помогает другим находить работу

А так как ведущей выпуска будет Люма Манина (наш head of marketing), то не обойдется без сравнений: разных видов маркетинга и корпоративных культур (Британия/Германия; корпорация/стартап).

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Ссылки, которые упоминали Люма и Ксюша:

Telegram-канал Ксении FROM ZERO TO HERO: https://t.me/toherofromzero

LinkedIn Ксении Ильюшиной: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kseniailyu/

15-минутный звонок с Ксенией: https://ep-advisory.as.me/15min-intro-call-with-ksenia-ilyushina

Блог смм-менеджера EP Advisory Марины: https://www.instagram.com/marina.rishka/

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“Карьера без границ” — подкаст, в котором мы общаемся с нашими клиентами. Ведущая выпуска — Эка Ванькова — консультант по карьере в маркетинге в Великобритании и Европе.

EP Advisory — карьерные консультанты в Европе. Наш сайт: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/

Оцените свои шансы на переезд на 15-минутном бесплатном звонке: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/sozvonimsya/

Часовая консультация: https://ep-advisory.com/ru/60-min-con...

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