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Middle East senior position recruitment

Dear community members,

Is anyone able to share some updated info on the shape of the recruiting cycle in the Middle East?

Traditionally, even though you were interviewed during the summer, the starting date would have never been set for before September - did Covid change the seasonality of recruitment? Anyone starting in July and August?

Thank you in advance

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on May 29, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Not sure about the exact starting date, but I helped recently candidates with interviews with the following companies:

  • Dubai: BCG, Bain, S&, Kearney
  • Riyadh: McK, BCG

I have a pack of 90+ MBB questions asked in the Middle East (real ones – not Glassdoor types ;)), please feel free to PM if you need help.

Best,

Francesco

Ian
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on May 28, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

From what I've seen, hiring is indeed happening in the Middle East, but it's still subdued (especially in comparison to the booming hiring in the US at the moment). In general, there are multiple cycles a year AND hiring on a rolling basis. This is completely office-specific and pipeline-specific (i.e. depends on needs).

on May 28, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, I can confirm that Saudi offices are hiring

Best,
Antonello

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