When considering whether to accept a job offer from a new employer or embarking on a job search, one of the crucial factors that significantly influences your professional life is the culture within the workplace. The atmosphere and values upheld by the organization wield such a profound impact that...
If you’re a private or public sector employee in the UAE, you can now sign up for the country’s Unemployment Insurance Scheme. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launched the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) scheme on 1st January and those who lose their job can receive 60% o...
New year, new job? With the new year often comes the thought of finding a new role. In fact, a recent survey found that 65% of professionals said that securing a new job is on their list of New Year’s resolutions. Not sure where to start? We’ve put together a few handy tips to prepare [&hell...
The world is brimming with intelligent, hard-working people committed to accomplishing great things. As new opportunities emerge throughout the industry, many professionals are struggling to determine their value in the current marketplace. Knowing your worth is a crucial component in any career pl...
Living and working in the UAE is a rich learning experience for a variety of reasons – the United Arab Emirates is one of the most exciting countries in the world – the quality of life and the services available are non-comparable. The UAE ranks among the top 10 destinations with regard ...
Did you know that as of 2021, the UAE had 23 pharmaceutical manufacturing centres and was producing more than 2,500 medicines in country? This is great news for both businesses and job seekers. Chris Atkinson, Managing Partner at Kinetic, shared his insights on how the UAE is fast becoming a hub for...
This is a question we get asked frequently by professionals seeking a new opportunity and in short, the answer is…NO! While there are job portals and websites in the UAE where you can pay an optional fee for a highlighted profile or feature to contact prospective employers, you must know that it i...
No one likes rejection. During your search for the perfect pharma role, there’s a good chance you’ll have numerous interviews from a range of companies. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance at least some of your applications will be rejected. Though the demand for medical talent is high in the...
Convincing a medical devices or pharma hiring manager of your competence in an interview relies heavily on confidence. After you’ve captured the attention of a recruitment team with a compelling cover letter and CV, the interview is your opportunity to seal the deal. Unfortunately, whether you’r...
When you’ve secured an interview to further your life sciences career, you will want to start prepping for the day as soon as possible. This includes researching the company, carefully examining the job description, rehearsing answers to anticipated questions – and lastly, but not least, pr...