Right Folks,
I bit the biscuit and came to Saudi on a visit visa (through my Dad) to look for work. I thought I would have a better chance of getting work if I knocked down a few doors. Good or Bad idea??? (Obviously, if I do get work I will need a work visa, Iqama etc)
So far I have spent most of my time applying on the internet. I visited a few offices in Riyadh only to be told by the receptionist that only online application were permitted. I am now here a month and I have zero resposnes. I believe it is still early days yet (1 month in the kingdom). Is it wise to keep trying the offices and if so, shall I try in other cities (Jeddah, Al-Khobar etc) ???
I have 5 years experience. It appears that companies are looking for engineers to have at least 10. If I just had the chance to meet the 'employer', I know I could impress. If only their is a way to get a contact within a company???? Unfortunately I have NONE and my poor DAD only seems to know the guy at the cheese counter in euromarche!!
I have a masters in Project Management, I have heard that there may be possible jobs in college teaching???
Any advice is appreciated.
Advice for a Civil Engineer looking for work in Saudi
I completely sure that you will have a great chance in the near future.
From what I know, Saudis are hiring people with minimum 5 years industrial experience and are only offering management positions for expat workers. So unless you've been a project manager or the likes for at least 5 years I think you chances are very slim, unless you got wasta.
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