Sponsor-first filtering
Every role is checked against the UK sponsor register — so you never waste a week on a company that cannot hire you.
UK career intelligence · sponsor-verified matching
Stop applying to jobs that were never going to sponsor you
Shortlstd filters every role against 125,000+ licensed UK sponsors, scores what fits your profile, and delivers tailored application docs before the listing goes cold.
Free to start125k+ verified UK sponsorsNo generic advice
125,000+
verified UK sponsor companies
Cross-referenced with the Home Office register weekly
80%
of UK companies cannot legally sponsor you
We filter them out before you see a single listing
< 5 min
from job live to tailored CV in your inbox
Move before the competition even opens the listing
The problem
The UK job market was not built for you
You are qualified. You are motivated. But most listings were never going to lead to a visa — and nobody tells you until weeks later.
200,000+
new Skilled Worker visa applications filed in the UK last year
5 months
average UK job search duration for international candidates
127
average applications before a single job offer
You do not need more job boards. You need sponsor certainty before you spend another evening tailoring a CV for a dead end.
The solution
Career intelligence that starts with sponsor truth
Shortlstd is the layer between you and the market — filtering noise, scoring fit, and preparing proof before you apply.
Profile-aware scoring
Jobs are ranked against your real CV and preferences, not keyword spam. You see what is worth your energy.
Application-ready documents
ATS-aware CV and cover letter drafts tailored to each role — in seconds, not another late-night rewrite.
How it works
Three steps. No fluff.
You stay in control of where you apply — we remove the guesswork.
- 1
Upload your CV once
One structured profile. We learn your trajectory, visa constraints, and what a good fit actually means for you.
- 2
We score new roles in real time
As jobs land, you see sponsor-verified matches ranked for your profile — not a firehose of irrelevant listings.
- 3
Apply with tailored docs — or book a mentor
Move fast with pre-generated application packs, or get tactical reassurance from someone who made your exact move.
Everything you need to stop guessing
A single layer that connects signal, proof, documents, and people.
Job Intelligence Engine
Continuously ingested roles, ranked against your profile — so you focus on high-leverage applications instead of noise.
Visa Sponsor Verification
125,000+ companies cross-checked with the Home Office register. Non-sponsors never reach your feed.
AI Document Generation
ATS-aware CV and cover letter drafts tailored to the role — before the listing goes cold.
Outcome-Based Mentorship
Book people who have lived your situation — same visa pressure, same pivot — not generic career coaching.
Check any employer before you apply
Search 125,000+ UK licensed sponsors instantly. See active licence status on the public register — sign up for deep intelligence on roles, salary, and sponsorship history.
Social proof
Built for people who cannot afford wasted applications
“I stopped applying blind. Knowing sponsor status upfront saved me weeks of ghosting.”
“The tailored CV landed in my inbox before I finished my morning coffee. That speed matters.”
“Finally a platform that treats visa sponsorship as table stakes, not a footnote.”
Why we built this
Built for people managing visa deadlines, loan repayments, full-time jobs, and a job search — all at once.
Shortlstd exists because I have been in the grey zone between “I am qualified” and “I am stuck” — juggling immigration rules, money stress, and the fear of picking the wrong door. This is the system I wish existed when I was applying with no safety net.
Join the community
Ask questions, share wins, and learn from people who have made your exact move.
How long does Skilled Worker visa sponsorship take?
I have an offer pending — HR said they are starting the process. What is realistic from offer to COS?
Visa timing · 24 replies
Which companies sponsor data analysts in London?
Trying to avoid wasting applications on roles that will not sponsor. Any patterns you have seen?
Sponsors · 41 replies
Should I negotiate salary on a Skilled Worker role?
Worried pushing back could spook the sponsor. Has anyone negotiated without losing the offer?
Offers · 18 replies
Pricing
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