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How does it affect your career if you joined a new company, realized it is not the right fit for you and left during probation period (Provided you got another offer)? Is this common?

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Does anyone know the base salary of a Band D Partner at IBM Consulting in UAE? I was told that they get a bonus of 35% if they meet their targets at the end of the year, but I am curious to know what … more

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What platform do you use to invest in stocks and indices? (No IBKR) I am resident in the UAE

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What’s the best ice-breaker you’ve heard in an networking event?

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Looking for refferal in process transformation roles with 6+ years of experience primarily focused in the procurement domain

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If it was not consulting what other career would you have chosen?

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Anyone in management consulting in Dubai open to have a coffee chat? I have 2+ years of professional experience and currently in management consulting looking to make the switch from NA to Dubai

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1. As an expat what helped you to make a great first impression at work when moving to a region ?

2. Manager/SM what helped you to progress to Director/Principal in a consulting firm in the ME?

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Hey fish! Anyone at FTI Consulting willing to talk about a potential referral for an entry level candidate? Would love to hear more about the projects and company culture as well!

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Anyone in this bowl at FTI? Hoping for referral and keen to discuss alignment and level

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Hey y‘all - currently interning at Bain (PEG) DACH, and looking to pivot to ME.
Anyone from
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How is hiring for Saudis going in MBB?

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Would you transfer from BCG NAMR to BCG Riyadh for a few years? Considering with family which includes two toddlers, and preferring Riyadh over Dubai so that I am not traveling every week. Acknowledgi… more

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Expats, What % of income are you saving & using for rent? Moving to ME soon and looking to set a budget, TIA

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How’s MasterCard advisors in the region in terms of projects, pay, growth?

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How much is the salary of an EY manager and senior analyst in Saudi

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Been speaking to a lot of people in north america that want to move back to Saudi (like myself), and there is a general sentiment of FOMO (Fear of missing out). Those of us that are not moving back im… more

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Anyone knows if Accenture Strategy will change the salaries? Heard that they are going through lots of changes in leadership and are hiring a lot of people..

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Anyone knows if Kearney or Oliver Wyman is hiring non-Saudis for Analysts/junior positions in Saudi?

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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Did any other company raise the salaries like BCG? Or are any thinking about it? McKinsey & Company Strategy& Oliver Wyman Deloitte Accenture Kearney Bain &am… more

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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Hello everyone!
Currently seeking a transfer to Dubai/Riyadh/Doha (but would prefer Dubai). Have 2 years of experience as a consultant, and moving with my current firm is not feasible short to mid term and it needs to be sooner than later due to family reasons. Would love to work on TMT or FI but open to other industries/ PAs.

Any insights are very much welcomed!
McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Oliver Wyman Strategy& Kearneymore

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What is the compensation package in Qatar vs KSA? Is there a big difference, especially for Bain and BCG!
Would really help me make an important decision

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Any fellow IIM grads who successfully made the switch from India to ME? Looking to connect and get some tips. Thanks!

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Contractor experienced in excel / Modeling with immediate availability, remote?
Please DM for a well paid opportunity with a top tier consulting firm in Dubai.

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Hi, I just finished the McK Game and I'm targeting Middle East offices.

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Do I ne… more

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Pros/cons of living in Dubai Hills? Especially compared to other hot spots like Marina.

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Which firms in the Middle East have the highest share of conventional corporate projects (profit improvement, cost cutting, market entry, etc), even if it is for government or semi-government entities… more

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Hello Everyone,

I am looking for an opportunity to work in MIddle East.
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Hello everyone!

I'm actively seeking consulting opportunities in Dubai and would greatly appreciate any tips or referrals. Just to provide a bit of background, I completed my Masters from Schulich in Toronto l… more

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In your view what is the best value for money area to live in Dubai ?

Looking at places that
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What’s the average salary of a BA or associate at an MBB in Dubai?

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McKinsey & Company Is there a hiring freeze right now for new graduates for MBB in Riyadh and Doha ? Heard Dubai is to forget about recruiting for all 3 and McKinsey & Company is no longer recru… more

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Hi everyone! Looking to chat about consulting opportunities (open to most firms)- top tier school BA, non-MBA business master’s degree and about 3 YOE mostly in a healthcare startup and a boutique con… more

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I’m genuinely surprised by the number of consultants who never went out in Riyadh during the whole time they worked in the region. My direct supervisor was Arabic speaker and was here for more than ye… more

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Hey folks, has anyone heard anything about Siemens Advanta's reputation in the region and packages they offer ? I've come across several interesting job openings in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the … more

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What is the avg. weekly working ours in consulting here in Middle East?

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