helloworld2014

Yeah - I agree on both fronts.

I took the direct approach straight to the head of the company when I saw the number of applicants. In excess of 500 for that particular role - its been on there for a couple of months (but I'd only just seen it, yesterday). I'd be surprised if 5 had the relevant specific skills.

So, yeah - the direct approach might be the better option in some cases.

Good luck!

Helloworld2014

scrubbedexpat141

This is why I now have a resourcer to do that work for me.

OriginalSunshine

true for most of GCC although I'd put the number at around 600 with 580 in bin for Oman

helloworld2014

Just a little update - as you guys were very helpful in our decisions on whether to move over to DXB this year.

Got offered a position after speaking / telephone interview with the director of a company I approached directly (after seeing 400+ applicants to a particular vacancy). Offered 17.5K AED per month, as a local hire when we arrive. Just waiting for the pyhsical paper contract to come through. And I know even then it is not 100% until I'm there on the ground, with VISAs, medical, signed everything there in-person, and working in the position.

So, 31.5K AED per month (and all the 'benefits') is much better than the original 12K AED per month we were faced with just a week ago.

Thanks for all your help guys - much appreciated.

Helloworld2014

Fossildog

That is great news, congratulations. Life will be good on that sort of income.

OriginalSunshine

much much better

kada

i believe this offer is in very low side. you need to negotiate more or refuse it

RKI_83

Sorry a side question -

I was offered a provisional offer which I accepted as my recruitment agent felt it would undermine the HR team if I was to negotiate. Following that my security check was done, now I have received an official offer - Is there still space for re-negotiation?

scrubbedexpat141

No.

Conditional offers are subject to certain things. This might include budgets, the rate the company agrees with their client to hire you etc etc.

You should have negotiated at conditional offer stage, it doesn't undermine anyone.

If you weren't happy with the money, you should have rejected it.

If you get the formal offer now, you have very little fall back. They are expecting you to take the job and will genuinely not understand if /when you now say no.

RKI_83

I am saying Yes & [up 10% on base]

scrubbedexpat141

Good luck.

They might do it just to save the hassle, but I've seen offers rescinded because of it too and I quote "I'd rather wait and employ someone who won't **** me around".

every case is different though so all the best!

RKI_83

Thanks for the advise.

I may just bite the bullet and see how things turn out.

Millhouse

is the 10% really that important to you?

RKI_83

I guess it wont change my life..I have settled for the offer.

scrubbedexpat141

I think wise. If you were warned off negotiating for the provisional offer then negging at the last hurdle might not have been smart.

You'll never know, but at least you've got a job you wanted????