Data for the Bayt.com Middle East Job Index Survey – February2014 was collected online between15 December2013 and9 February2014, with3,137 employers taking part in the survey from the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Survey Highlights:
- • Overall, the survey exhibits a positive movement by two points since August2013.
- •59% of those surveyed claim they will be hiring in the next3 months either for their organization or for their clients.
- • Private companies that comprise multinationals or large local organizations are more likely to hire in the next3 months.
- • Companies in Oman, Qatar and KSA lead the hiring plans with70% definitely or probably hiring in the next3 months. In the Levant region, it is Jordan that drives the hiring sentiment.
- • Most companies are looking to fill in junior and middle level positions for their companies. Those seeking upper management account for10% to20% (Regional Director to Managers) .
- • Graduation/ Post Graduation in Business Management or Commerce are the most sought after academic qualifications. Candidates with good technical and IT skills are also popular among regional employers.
