Middle East Consultants

Any insights on Korn Ferry’s Search business? What’s the culture like? Also, comp range for Associate level and Consultant / Principal level?

Currently Group manager @ 60k AED
Previously Snr Director @ 55k AED. Both consulting firms. (Might not be traditional)

Now, there is a data architect role at a retail firm, could be paid 40k or 45k AED.… more

Hey Folks,

Wanna pick your brain about buying a property to live in (not investment), in Riyadh (Saudi national, planning to stay in Riyadh for next 7-10 yrs)

Making 55K - no debt

I wanna buy something at around SAR 1.4-1.6Mn

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Hi all,
What are the current freelance rates for a Senior Consultant in the region ?

Anyone with experience or know about work culture of FAB?

I’m so done with incompetent senior consultants who don’t even understand what they’re talking about. They talk just to talk and give comments for the sake of giving comments (of course not everyone)

Do you recommend buying a property (residential or commercial) at trhis time of the year in Dubai?

Any insights on DP World? Pay scale, WLB, and culture?

Controversial view, but honest one: every day we keep hearing about consulting companies reducing their numbers and laying off people, at the same time the interest of expats to come to Dubai is at al… more

Somebody once said that once you reach 10 years in corporate, things are ore not anymore about hard work and delivery, but starts being about emotional intelligence, grit, and politics.
I'm currently sl… more

Do consulting firms in the region care about standardised test scores? A good GRE or a GMAT score in the CV further helps in being short listed?

Honestly it’s quite appalling how poor the HR, recruitment and admin processes are in the region. I’ve been working for 3 months as a subcontractor at a big 4 in dubai, I was extended 2x and yet still… more

Any insights into Modon - culture and pay? Especially related to what culture leadership believes in?

If you’re doing contract work for a firm here, do you have to set up your own entity? Or can you just be paid into a bank account?

Is Revolut culture and wlb really better or is it consulting 2.0 in the region?

Any insights on Artefact? Culture, pay and WLB? Seems they’re hiring

How bad is the market situation with the start of the year? How's the bench in your company?

Had a recruiter reach out to me regarding a position at Revolut. I know many have made the move recently. Based on your experience how has it been so far?

Hi all
How is the market in the middle east for consulting specifically Dubai ? What’s the best way for an Australian to apply for roles?

Has anyone heard about/worked with Siemens Advanta? Any idea about the pay/culture..?

Hey fish. On a serious note, no BS answers pls - Is entry level hiring happening across MBBs and T2’s in Dubai? Thank you!

had a recruiter reach out for BCG Platinion role in Dubai.. 1. are they still hiring for Dubai office? im based in riyadh right now 2. can anyone share the latest on WLB at BCG, salary etc.. thanks

Anyone from Revolut willing to chat? Wanted to know more about their ME expansion. Have 6+ years of experience in product, strategy and analytics

Business Visas from AD are being processed, incase anyone still struggling from Dubai

What are your opinions on INSEAD MBA? Would you recommend it? Does it help to find a job in the region?

Once you put in your 30 days notice, is the firm legally obliged to pay you for those days or can they "fire you"/let you leave early without paying them

Any Canadians who moved to MENA? Was it worth it for you?

Hi fish, for those with PMO and project management experience in consulting, what opportunities have you seen outside consulting?

Seeking your golden advice that I wouldn’t get elsewhere. Made associate recently at Kearney, and interviewing with OW for the associate position. What are the qualities or traits or things you as an … more

What’s involved in background checks? Do they check why you left a role / individual projects?

Do you get extra Mariott points once you pay the renewal fee for the Mariott Bonvoy Credit Card? Wasn't clear if it's part of the benefits on the website

Has anyone actually done this KSA iqama solution? Living in UAE and getting paid in KSA. Does it impact getting visas? Getting mortgages I guess too, but any practical examples?

Moving from consulting to Revolut in Paris. Feeling relieved. :)

Any recommendations or tips on the Korn Ferry assessment test ?

I got offered an internship at BCG Dubai / Riyadh full time (if converted). I’m also in the process of Bain in London. If I had a decision to make, which would be smarter? I don’t care for drinking / … more

Any news on layoffs this cycle in S&? Heard a couple and both non-lebanese, so really re-considering life choices