Before going for a job in gulf

Leaving home, coming out of your comfort level and exploring yourself to a new place, new job is not an easy thing to do. You really need to be very careful about various things both before and after reaching to the new place of work. Though, you might have done a number of jobs before, but in a way every job is the first job. Especially, in case of a job in a foreign land, you need to be extra careful and do a proper homework before actually landing up at your work station in office.

Following are few points, which need to be verified and kept in mind, before you leave for your job in gulf:

 Grab a job before coming: This is the very basic and the most important step before you land in the gulf region. Coming here and then looking for the job is the waste of all time, money and energy. You need to be proactive and must search a job for yourself before you finally reach the foreign land. Internet is a great source, it has made every individual achieve a global mindset. Finding jobs on internet is the easiest way to turn yourself into an employed person. So, using the services of internet you can make win yourself a job in gulf countries.

 Know about the country: Every country has its own customs and practises, which needs to be followed by the people living there. Same ways, gulf regions have their own values and laws, which are meant to be respected and practised by you, whether you are a temporary or a permanent employee of the nation. Therefore, knowing about the nation way before is the easiest way out to make yourself comfortable in the different environments of the regions.

 Ask for offer letter and confirm the contract period: Offer letter for job on the company’s letter head is a must, receiving after which only, you should step ahead and make preparations for heading towards doing a job in gulf country. Also, confirmation of the contract time period should be done with the organisation, on the basis of which the whole plan and living arrangements needs to be made.

Other than these, factors like housing facilities, transport, and company’s environment should be checked before give you give your joining confirmation to the company in gulf.

Upsurge in Gulf Jobs Await Expatriates

Thousands of people dream of working abroad since their childhood. Gulf cities are among the favorite career destinations for many as they promise hefty amounts of money and carefree living. The fall in Gulf economy was miserable as numerous professionals were laid off and sent back home.

I have been keeping a track of the recovery of Gulf economy from more than 2 months. According to my research and news reports that I have also shared on the blog, Gulf job market is all geared up to be back with a bang!

Gulf is beaming happily with the onset of its economic recovery after the slowdown. A flood of jobs in Gulf can be seen apparently as career consultants and job agencies predict and assure vast number of working opportunities in the region. The following facts emphasize and testify the fact that cities of Middle East and Gulf are blooming with abundance of jobs.

-UAE is rich in tourism jobs and Qatar in finance jobs,
-56% of Lebanon employers are hiring,
-Over a lakh jobs are available in Dubai and
-Abu Dhabi is soon to become an industrial hub

The employers in all these regions are not only ready to recruit expatriates but are also willing to pay higher than usual. They are looking for the best of talents and have carried it forward by taking a step ahead i.e. by offering extra remuneration.

The upcoming news of creation of new laws to protect Indian expatriates moving to Middle East world has obviously brought smiles to many faces. The demand for highly skilled and well experienced manpower has been growing in Gulf cities, inviting professionals from around the world. Another news of Gulf being on the brink of another broom is coming in, thus, broadening the smiles.

Dubai - cool environment at a hot place

The countries in the gulf region are famous for their rigid cultures and rituals, the religious practices there, are more like rules for them, especially women are always supposed to be in burkas, always obeying the orders given by their husbands. In such a situation, just imagine, u get to see woman in all contemporary and fascinated attire, independent, working and getting their due respect, which they deserve. Yes, I am not daydreaming, I am talking about the gold country of the gulf region i.e. Dubai.

I was actually shocked when one of my friends told me that Dubai is such a cool city, instilled with all the modern facilities and developments, one can witness the hottest fashion shows there, women do not have to hide themselves under parda, in fact there are many women running their own business empires in the city successfully. And the security and safety rules for women are very strict; no one can even dare to misbehave with them, due to the brutal punishments given to the criminals there.

Dubai is a city of infotainment, one can maintain a healthy balance between his professional and personal life, as the city offers great opportunities to satisfy the fun factor of your life. The different places which you can visit are Al Fahidi fort, Wonderland Family Fun Amusement Park, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Dubai Zoo, Dubai Creek, etc. Also, Dubai is a famous spot shopaholic people as the shopping festival which is held every year in the city, gives another chance for the citizens and people from foreign lands to enjoy. Keeping all these factors in mind and the job prospects its offers in fields like Oil & Gas, Construction, Petroleum, Tourism, Technology, Banking, Education industries, I would surely like to take a chance and try my luck for job in Dubai.

Middle East hiring umpteen professionals !

According to a recent Jobs Index study, the whopping 56% of the employers in Lebanon are planning to hire professionals in the next quarter. The number of jobs in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is reaching new heights as the companies have turned the scales toward job seekers.

The job market of Middle East is buoyant as the opportunities for professionals seem to have multiplied manifold according to the study. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman top the list of countries with 24-33% companies hiring expatriates for various positions across all levels. Jobs in UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and rest of the Gulf region are also opening up in high numbers with 19-27% of the firms looking for professionals.

The answers of respondents varied largely on the issue of vacant positions available in their organizations. From five to a whole hundred posts are waiting to be grabbed across the companies in Middle East. But, executive level positions seem to be in high demand with 30% jobs available for junior executives and 26% for executives. The top notch positions are also in queue with 16% companies looking for presidents, CEOs, CFOs and CMOs.

Mass hiring for jobs in Middle East is especially good news for business management graduates and post graduates. 24% companies in this region will employ staff qualified in this field followed by 22% hiring professionals from commerce, engineering and administration streams. The demand for graduates in fashion design, interior designing and flight training is quite low as barely 5% firms consider looking for more staff but may grow in the light of the economy picking up.

Apparently, Middle East, specifically Gulf is on the path of becoming a business and commerce hub with these fields highly dominating the region.

Start applying for these Gulf jobs now!