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Being convincing to an employer in Qatar

Last activity 25 March 2019 by KhanMo

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Priscilla

Hello everyone,

Finding a job in Qatar is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in a whole new country. If you’ve gone through a job interview in Qatar before, how about giving a few tips to someone who might be preparing for one?

Do interviews usually take place in a formal or casual setting in Qatar? Do you have any pointers for job interviews that take place over a lunch or dinner?

From application all the way to the job interview, what is essential to make an candidate stand out?

Culturally speaking, are there specific do’s and don’ts? What is the general take on bringing a parent on the job interview or a gift to the interviewer?

Can you tell us a little about your experience? What worked and what did not work for you?

How important is it to have a solid professional network prior to a job interview?

Please share your experience,

Priscilla

KhanMo

It's been over a year, and I, with an expensive (17-year) experience in Marketing, Advertising, Mining Operations and Mortgage have not been able to land even an interview. Well except for one where I was offered a part-time job (once a week). From what I have seen and observed is that if you have a reference or are graduate of a certain degree, you can land a job. I must mention that I was born here so I know what I'm talking about. I do not speak Arabic though. It's all luck in my opinion. There's an immense lack of competition here.

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