I've been finding South African engineers construction jobs in the UAE for many years and part of the service is to assist them with their work visa applications. The first part of the visa application process is completed in South Africa by the … [Read more...]
How much money do you pocket if you work in the Middle East?
Middle Eastern countries don't tax individuals whereas most expats come from countries where they do pay tax. This often makes it difficult to compare packages. I find the only way to properly compare packages is to work out … [Read more...]
The 20 toughest interview questions asked by the world’s top firms
I'm posting this article more for fun than for serious thought. My niche is construction recruitment and I've found over the years that very deep interrogative interview questions are mostly off the mark. When it comes to construction the focus … [Read more...]
How to get noticed by your boss
Do you sometimes feel like everyone else is being promoted and excelling in their careers, while you are missing each and every opportunity? If you would like to excel in your career, or stand out as a professional, the solution is simple: You have … [Read more...]
Improve your networking skills
Technical people are notoriously bad at networking yet it is one of the fundamental requirements for executive advancement. Most technical executives will tell you that they spend very little time on technical work and most of their time is devoted … [Read more...]