Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Index for Employment Launched in the Middle East


A new index for employment in the Middle East has been launched. This is a tool that can decrypt the best job opportunities in terms of job offers. The objective is to measure the labor market prospects. It will identify market trends and thus to better draw on the expertise which the region really needs.

As per a recent study, 52% of employers in the Middle East are planning to hire more staff in the coming months. The result of this study differs from country to country in the Middle East. At the top of the list, are companies which are based in Qatar and are safest in terms of employment. Kuwaiti companies are in second place, followed by Bahrain. In Jordan, 34% of the respondents declared themselves to be sure to recruit candidates in the next three months. Lebanon and Saudi Arabia account for 31% and 30% respectively.

The study is the first of its kind in the region. It advocates the creation of an index for vacancies in the Middle East and North Africa. This index will measure the market prospects of vacancies and recruitment. It will identify market trends to will draw on the expertise which the region really needs.

According to the study, 22% of respondents said that they want to hire beginners, 21% among confirmed they are looking for profiles, only 2% of them research business leaders, among them 6% looking for CFOs and marketing. 60% of the respondents think they would choose candidates who speak Arabic and English fluently. In the UAE, 55% of employers prefer candidates who speak English and Arabic.

The study also shows that companies in the Middle East are looking for graduates in engineering and management. These jobs opportunities are open to all and seek candidates who are smart enough to handle the allotted work.


 

 

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