Let’s face it, whether you are an employer or a jobseeker, the internet is filled with interview tips from dress code to the ‘expected’ interview questions. All are very helpful for a jobseeker and a recruiter, however one of the most important tips I always give is to be prepared! Preparation is key, and it … Continue reading
So, you are getting ready for the first interview of your career? You probably practice scenarios in front of the mirror, with your friends or with your family. You go over each question and answer to sound professional and witty to secure the job you have always wanted. But wait, do your clothes match? They … Continue reading
Family businesses are so fundamental to the Middle East that they make up greater than 80% of the rapidly growing private economy of the GCC, yet their inherent complexity makes their evolution critical to their ultimate success and longevity. Thus, it was a natural step for Deloitte to launch a family business service line based … Continue reading
Companies, organizations and entities of every size, across industries and geographies put the theme of work/life balance at the top of their Human Recourses agenda. Companies over the last decade have increasingly spent time and resources to understand what their staff and employees need and to map those needs with the needs of the companies … Continue reading
The recent announcement made by King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia on Friday January 11, 2013 to appoint 30 women to the country’s previously all-male Shura Council has raised eyebrows. This is the latest action in a series of moves from the Saudi government intending to enhance the role of women in society after … Continue reading
I am originally an Indian, born and bred in the Middle East with all higher education completed in the United States and United Kingdom. At a personal level I always wanted to travel the world and have the opportunity to interact with people from various ethnicities and backgrounds. This diverse background gave me the confidence … Continue reading
Two days ago, I attended a conference in Beirut, the New Arab Woman Forum 2013. Many women leaders and entrepreneurs from across the world and the Middle East region attended, presented, moderated, argued, and challenged each other and the attending men as well. Carlos Ghosn was also one of the keynote speakers, so you can … Continue reading
