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Global Talent

September 1, 2026

Can't Find a UK Global Talent Visa Referee? Here's Why

Olasunkanmi Arowolo

Researcher, Lecturer, Coach, and Mentor in Journalism.

The difficulty is not always a lack of senior people in your field. It is finding individuals who know your work well enough to provide a credible recommendation.

This article is based on the YouTube video, Can't Find a UK Global Talent Visa Referee? Here's Why. It examines why applicants sometimes struggle to find suitable referees and what they can do to approach the process more strategically. Why Finding a Referee Can Be Difficult Finding a suitable refe...

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