Bayt.com's latest infographic is created from data obtained on the Bayt.com “Workplace Dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa” poll. The poll survey was collected online from May 28 to June 20, with 9,845 respondents covering the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Highlights:
63% of Middle East and North Africa job seekers feel the job market is picking up.
20% of job seekers blame the educational system for being ill-prepared for the current job market.
54% of professionals are active job seekers who apply regularly, compared to46% who are passive job seekers who wait for employers to find them.
30% of professionals feel the biggest turn-off in a manager is the lack of vision.
Top industries perceived to be employing the most talent are Oil and Gas, and IT and Telecom.