If you are considering a career change, research well the strengths of the Dubai market. In recent years the hospitality and tourism sectors have exploded. Construction has been one of the big employers but is now suffering from the global economic slowdown. However opportunities still selectively exist in the sector.
With the opening of Health Care City and new hospitals in Dubai, opportunities in these areas will continue to exist. If you are a teacher, there are also opportunities as new schools in Dubai come on stream to cater for the increasing population. However, the efforts teachers make in developing our children’s education is not always reflected in their remuneration.
The following should be discussed.
Good luck!
With the opening of Health Care City and new hospitals in Dubai, opportunities in these areas will continue to exist. If you are a teacher, there are also opportunities as new schools in Dubai come on stream to cater for the increasing population. However, the efforts teachers make in developing our children’s education is not always reflected in their remuneration.
Remuneration
When you are negotiating a job offer with an employer there will be a number of benefits which need to be raised as part of your discussion.The following should be discussed.
- Annual housing allowance
- Relocation costs
- Health insurance
- School fees if applicable
- Annual flights home
- What currency you will be paid in
Finally…..
Getting a job in any foreign country is often not straight forward and Dubai is no different. It is however a very positive place to work, you simply have to see what is developing here, to see that a positive attitude prevails. Carry out research on any perspective company you are meeting, prepare well for interview and demonstrate you willingness to be flexible in an ever changing market. Remember Middle Eastern employment experience can be a very valuable addition to your curriculum vitae.Good luck!
Key Recruitment contacts
- Recruit Gulf http://www.recruitgulf.com/
- BACme http://www.bacme.com/
- Team One Dubai http://www.teamonedubai.com/
- Clarendon Parker http://www.clarendonparker.com/
- Talent http://www.talentdubai.com/
- Mosaic Search http://www.mosaicsearch.com/
- Charterhouse http://www.charterhouseme.ae/
- Kershaw Leonard http://www.kershawleonard.net/
- ABC Consultants http://www.abcconsultants.net/
- Pro Research http://www.proresearch.net/
- Xperts HR consultancy http://www.expertshr.com/
- Jobs-me http://www.jobs-me.com/
- SOS Recruitment http://www.sosrecruitment.net/
- Jobs in Dubai http://www.jobsindubai.com/
- Careers in Dubai http://www.careersindubai.com/
- E Financial careers http://www.efinancialcareers-gulf.com/
Dubai Top Companies
- Emirates Group http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/
- Jumeirah Group http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Jumeirah-Group/Careers-At-Jumeirah
- Emaar Properties www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=career-recruitment
- HSBC http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/ALL_SITE_PAGES/careers_hidden
- Lloyds TSB http://www.lloydstsb.ae/careers/