If you’re graduating soon then you should rejoice as the majority of employers in the Middle East and North Africa region are looking for entry-level professionals. Indeed, the latest Bayt.com Middle East Job Index Survey – February 2014 shows that hiring trends in the next three and 12 months will be mostly toward the younger generation who are looking for entry-level positions. According to the survey, almost 60% of companies across the GCC, North Africa and Levant expect to hire new candidates in the next three months, with the highest expectancy in the GCC countries. Most of these hires will be made by private sector companies. For the most part, 69% of companies who are looking to hire in the next three months will create up to 10 job openings. The majority of these jobs will be for junior executives (36%), executives (28%) and coordinators (28%). As for the next 12 months, a whopping 68% of companies in the region anticipate that they will hire. More organizations in the power, hospitality/ recreation/ entertainment, and retail industries are definitely hiring within the next three months. If you're about to complete a degree in business, engineering or IT, then you're among the lucky ones. The most desirable qualification to have in the MENA region according to the survey are business management (23%), commerce (22%), administration (21%), computer science (21%), and engineering (20%). Good communication skills in Arabic and English are also a must for 56% of MENA employers. Young professionals who are team players, as well as those who are cooperative, helpful and flexible are also highly in demand. So what are you waiting for? Create your online CV and unique professional profile for free on Bayt.com. According to the Bayt.com ‘Personal Branding in the Middle East and North Africa’, September 2013, 92% of professionals in the region feel that a good personal online branding can help you get more interviews. Remember, thousands of fresh jobs are posted daily on Bayt.com. Who knows, you might be the person employers are looking for and your dream job may be only a few clicks away! For more info on who's hiring and when, download the latest Bayt.com Middle East Job Index Survey.
