Land sponsored roles: licensed sponsors, SOC mapping, salary thresholds, CoS process, and compliant hiring.

##What this group is for
Playbooks and discussions for securing Skilled Worker sponsorship. Learn to identify licensed sponsors, align roles to SOC codes, meet salary thresholds, and navigate interviews and CoS logistics.

##Common posts and problems
-Finding and prioritizing sponsor companies by sector and city
-Salary thresholds and negotiating to meet visa criteria
-SOC code mapping and job title alignment

##Switching from Student/PSW to Skilled Worker: timelines and pitfalls
-Who can post
-Employers and licensed recruiters (company domain required)
-Candidates sharing strategies and experiences

##Required in posts
-Company name, sponsor licence status, SOC code
-Salary and whether it meets general/going‑rate thresholds
-Job description, contract type, location/hybrid
-Official careers link; recruiter identity verification

##Prohibited
-“Pay for sponsorship,” sale of CoS, or fee‑for‑job schemes
-Unverifiable postings or “DM only” with no company details

##Safety checklist for members
-Check sponsor licence on official lists and verify SOC salary bands
-Never pay to obtain CoS; get a written offer and contract
-Keep communications on official channels until verified