Hi all, I am a QA lead looking to apply for companies in the UAE . I am a Canadian citizen of Indian origin . What should be my approach to applying for jobs in the Middle East

Is Boston nice to travel to in the winter? I have a month off between when I graduate in December and when I begin work in February and always wanted to go to Boston. Plan on going for a few days then going back in the summer. I’m from NY so used to the cold. Worth it or no?

I got offered an Executive Transactional Diligence role EY in London for £52.5k. Is that low? That is currently lower than what I earn in audit? Thank you

Working on introducing ERGs at a company- how did your company decide the first ERGs to start with? How did they communicate the start of ERGs and roll out the structure?

How did you make friends when you moved here?

We are a private venture-back company that’s targeting IPO next year. I am trying to update our option guidelines of which employee levels should have an option on how many shares. I was not here when the guidelines were created and I’ve never worked for a company that offers equity. Can anyone share how they set option levels at your company or perhaps at a former company?

Hi HR Professionals! I am revising our current employment application form. Per SHRM, I was just curious if any HR Professionals completely removed the following fields: social security number, recommend salary, graduation dates, military discharge info, race, maiden name like (Ms. Mrs. Ms), & criminal history questions. I was just curious what other Employers/HR Professional have done. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Does anyone know who is the new creative recruiter at Venables? Is Leslie still helping out?

Hi, I’m fairly new to corporate America with only several years of experience in financial services. I’m a Black female having difficulty navigating a white, male dominated field. Can someone share advice on navigating the office politics while being a POC? My question is specifically about asking tough questions to senior management. Is there specific “etiquette” to follow?

Hello folks, any credit card suggestions with good benefits and cash-back? Please advise. TIA

Hi guys! Please help me with 11 likes. I am working as a Product Manager in BFSI and looking for a change in a Fintech. Appreciate your help!!

Hi. I am looking to switch jobs. I am a qualified lawyer with 5 years of experience in law firms and 2 years as a consultant at a Big4. I would prefer opportunities in consulting, perhaps related to compliance management or legal analysis. If anyone knows of such an opening please do let me know. Thank you.

Are Kuroni Tokyo Chronograph watches any good / worth the price? Any owners here?

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Anyone here that can give insights into hours and wlb in Deloitte Consulting (finance and performance) in Dubai? Curious to hear honest answer on how much work is expected there.

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

After a decade of experience at big American banks plus consulting, with an American education and passport, how expansive are my options with big and/or small names in the region?

Just been offered a manager position (people & org consulting) at a big 4 in Qatar for 24k (QAR). Based on previous threads this seems low for the region. Especially as 9k goes towards accommodation (max unfurnished 1br) ....Have I been low balled? Or is this normal?

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get a made to measure suit in Dubai? Would need to keep prices below 5k for a 2 piece.

Moving to Dubai to start with Kearney in November.

Considering buying an apartment instead of renting as my parents are in the Middle east and gives greater control over living costs (landlords seem difficult?).

Anyone here owning an apartment in Marina? As Australians we are keen to have shops, cafes, gyms in walkable distance…any other areas apart from Marina that can offer this?

Appreciate any guidance or insights.

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Any PPMDs who moved from the West open to chatting?

Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

Which Mckinsey office in the Middle East is hiring? Does Dubai office still hire experienced hire now?

Currently being recruited for Alvarez & Marsal (Dubai or Riyadh). I’ve checked with my irl network and no one has worked with them before. Anyone here working with or for them who wouldn’t mind answering a few questions related to my proposed function; Strategy & Implementation?

ENBD is the crappiest bank in the UAE. Thank you

Is it true that UAE public entities are the best among ME public sector clients? If yes, why?