Working in the UK for less than 6 months.

Hello all! It has been a while since I last posted here. However my determination hasn't dwindled... it has merely shifted focus for the last few months!

I went to UK Visas and did a search. And to my understanding it listed I do not need a visa to work in the UK for the less than 6 months being a US national.

That part I understood, what I didn't quite understand was my freedom to where I could be employed at. I currently already have access to a place to stay with a close friend. I also have quite the Resume (or CV). I am just not trying to get my hopes up until I figure out what my options are. Could anyone help me?

Thank you in advance!
Doug

I went to UK Visas and did a search. And to my understanding it listed I do not need a visa to work in the UK for the less than 6 months being a US national.

That is incorrect.
If you are here as a visitor, you cannot work.
You need a work permit or some other sort of settlement visa to be allowed to work here.

I see, so I did misinterpret that. What are my options to work in the UK for up to 6 months? Here is what was listed on the UKVisa site:

"You asked if a national of United States needs a visa to come to the UK as a work permit holder for six months or less.

No, you do not need a visa.

On arrival in the UK you must satisfy an immigration officer that you qualify for entry to the United Kingdom as a work permit holder for six months or less under the Immigration Rules."

How and where would I be able to obtain a work permit?

Anyone from the US has to have a visa to work in the UK. I worked for six months on a BUNAC visa. Check the visa section on here, it will have tons of info

How and where would I be able to obtain a work permit?

Your employer in the UK has to apply for one on your behalf.

just my two cents- getting the work permit isn't all that difficult.  it's finding an employer willing to sponsor/apply for the work permit that's often the sticking point.

are you recently out of US Universty?  If so, BUNAC visa may be an option.