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Many expats complain of the quality of life in the Arab Gulf countries. It is a sad reality that life in Middle Eastern countries for expats is difficult, with salaries and work conditions not always very impressive, due to the high number of South Asian expats going there for jobs...

Many people go to Dubai on visit visa so they can look for work.​ If you're going to Dubai on visit visa with the hope that you will find a job,  know that the competition in the United Arab Emirates is intense and it is very hard to find a...

Beware of CV dumping services, businesses that send your CV to all contacts in their database regardless of whether the contact has an open vacancy, whether they have any positions that match the job seekers' qualifications, or even whether the recipient is a business or not! Oftentimes, CV dumping services...

Warning: Don't fall prey to loan sharks! Loan sharks are entities that charge very high interest rates but often tell you a small percentage rate, hiding the fact that the stated rate is a monthly interest rate and not the yearly rate. The annual interest rate is obtained by multiplying the...

A staffing company is one that provides staff to other companies, usually on temporary basis. A recruitment company only refers the employee to another company. A recruitment company may provide services like screening and interviewing job applicants, but its work is limited to that of a broker. It earns money...

The Importance of Professional Business Etiquette One thing I’ve noticed is that majority of employees don’t interact with clients / customers in a professional manner. This has a very bad impression on customers and makes it seem like one isn’t dealing with professional businesspersons but laypersons! This is true whether...

Having trouble knowing whether an applicant is qualified for the job he/she is applying for? Below are some guidelines you can use: You should have a standard to which you can compare job applicants. One method might be to make a checklist of the attributes the employee should have and...

A few reasons why you should start a business while holding your regular job: It takes several years for a business to become profitable. If you have a regular job, you can depend on your job while waiting for your business to grow. Having a regular monthly salary from your...

-Identify the job industry you want to work at - tech, health care, media, etc. -find companies in your chosen industry -go to the company website career section and look for jobs appropriate for your skill level (experienced professional, fresh grad,  internship) -register and fill out the online application form...

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