Advice for a Civil Engineer looking for work in Saudi

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hellalutaMember22 May 2011 06:10:19

Right Folks,

I bit the biscuit and came to Saudi on a visit visa (through my Dad) to look for work. I thought I would have a better chance of getting work if I knocked down a few doors. Good or Bad idea??? (Obviously, if I do get work I will need a work visa, Iqama etc)

So far I have spent most of my time applying on the internet. I visited a few offices in Riyadh only to be told by the receptionist that only online application were permitted. I am now here a month and I have zero resposnes. I believe it is still early days yet (1 month in the kingdom). Is it wise to keep trying the offices and if so, shall I try in other cities (Jeddah, Al-Khobar etc) ???

I have 5 years experience. It appears that companies are looking for engineers to have at least 10. If I just had the chance to meet the 'employer', I know I could impress. If only their is a way to get a contact within a company???? Unfortunately I have NONE and my poor DAD only seems to know the guy at the cheese counter in euromarche!!

I have a masters in Project Management, I have heard that there may be possible jobs in college teaching???

Any advice is appreciated.

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