Need Clarity on Consulting Opportunities for Non-Saudis (KSA + Dubai + Global

Hi everyone,

I’m Abdullah, a non-Saudi penultimate-year student at KFUPM, and I’m trying to understand how consulting recruitment works for someone in my situation. I’d appreciate clarity on a few points:

1. Saudi Arabia:
   – How realistic are internships or entry-level roles for non-Saudis under Saudization?
   – And is entry-level still possible without consulting internship experience?
2. Dubai:
   – Are internships and full-time roles easier for non-residents?
   – Is applying from Saudi straightforward?
3. Applying globally:
   – How do candidates apply to 20–30+ offices at once?
   – Same portal or separate?
   – Do offices open at the same time?
   – Can I apply to the same position across many offices?
4. Referrals:
   – How do you get referrals inside and outside your country?
   – Does one referral apply to multiple offices or only one?
5. Timing:
   – When do penultimate-year students usually apply?
   – How do you track opening dates?
6. Communication skills:
   – Best ways to improve public speaking for consulting interviews?
7. Saudization:
   – How do non-Saudis overcome this challenge and stay competitive?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Abdullah