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Forum: Middle East

Jan 23rd 2018, 9:47 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

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Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

It's definitely cooling here. We're also dealing with clients who don't want people without UAE or MENA experience already. We can't even get current / long serving staff moved to a project if...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 23rd 2018, 3:57 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

Views: 2,266

Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

This is a great shout, particularly the MSc over PGDip as it's an obvious 'degree'.
We're quite black and white, if you've got a degree in Geography or Aeronautical Engineering or Maths or Economics...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 22nd 2018, 10:53 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

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Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

Honestly, it's the best way.

At the moment you have to convince someone to convince someone, if that first person is already convinced about you, they'll easily convince the decision maker because...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 22nd 2018, 10:47 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

Views: 2,266

Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

Good on you but just keep that last point in your mind. For every success story like you there's a dozen who will not be successful. Also remember the ME region likes proven entities and to know, so...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 22nd 2018, 10:04 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

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Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

See if any of the quals give you credit towards a degree, might be able to get one done quicker if needs be.

I wouldn't bother too much with companies that have rejected you so far, they've done...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 22nd 2018, 4:08 am

Replies: 27

EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

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Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: EX ARMED FORCES- no degree

I'll do what the recruiter was worried about doing.

Degree is irrelevant for some organisations. Definitely not a national / legal requirement (apart from in some obvious fields like doctors etc...

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