Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 9488142)
Honestly, sounds like Google. I know people who had 25+ interviews before being employed there.
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
It's the OP's first job, so possibly their first proper interview process. Perhaps their definition of grueling isn't the same as the rest of us? ;)
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by Ronnie Biggs
(Post 9488157)
I think there are a few graduate programmes like that in the UK but in Dubai? This place doesn't really "do" fresh western graduates does it?
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by Jinsuko
(Post 9486823)
@Typical - From my own research I found The Marina and JBR seemed to be the most suitable locations also, I will look further into these areas.
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 9488142)
Honestly, sounds like Google. I know people who had 25+ interviews before being employed there.
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9488162)
It's the OP's first job, so possibly their first proper interview process. Perhaps their definition of grueling isn't the same as the rest of us? ;)
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 9488169)
JBR is a large ugly development in the Marina area.
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by norsk
(Post 9488228)
This is true. I had an interview with BBC Technology (spun off now I think) about 10 years ago and that was pretty awful. Imagine being led into a room where you are told to sit on a small chair and there is a semi-circle of desks in front of you with 8 people taking turns in asking you all kinds of weird questions, both personality and skills related. The end result for me was that even if they had offered me the job I would have turned it down as I wouldn't feel comfortable working with those people after that experience..
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
I went for a university interview (at Hull :o:o) and they asked me about being stranded without food on a desert island with some mates - if they died first, would I eat them to keep myself alive?
No... I'd just prop myself up against a palm tree, and wait with dignity for the inevitable........ Apparently that was the 'wrong answer' and I became the only person in history to fail to get into Hull University (where degrees are usually given away in packets of Corn Flakes). |
Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9488649)
I went for a university interview (at Hull :o:o) and they asked me about being stranded without food on a desert island with some mates - if they died first, would I eat them to keep myself alive?
No... I'd just prop myself up against a palm tree, and wait with dignity for the inevitable........ Apparently that was the 'wrong answer' and I became the only person in history to fail to get into Hull University (where degrees are usually given away in packets of Corn Flakes). |
Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Hi
I recently moved to work in Dubai Internet City to - so hope I can help: 1) What Apartments, Studios do you guys recommend which are close to Dubai Internet City. It really depends on your budget but Dubai Marina is great with Torch Towers and Ocean Heights having the best location and finishing. Both are walkable to DIC (15 - 20mins) and 1 bed averages at 70 - 80k a year. If you're looking for something cheaper, Tecom is also great, for example, API tower or Tecom Tower 1. 2) Typically what sort of package is generally offered to expats in terms of Benefits / Bonuses such as Medical Care and as a benchmark, how much should I be looking to earn as a UK Graduate in Dubai. In an ideal world: [LIST][*]Home allowance - similar to a terriritoral allowance in the UK(but mine wasn't enough to cover my rent)[*]Full medical insurance[*]One-off relocation allowance for shipping or furnishing your apartment[*]Flight allowance to go back home once a year[*]Few weeks hotel accomadation to settle - I would try for 4 weeks[LIST] But it is dependent on the company 3) Finally, quite possibly the most important for me. What are the procedures to transfer or send money back to my UK bank account, potentially avoiding being taxed. Also what bank do you guys recommend? I bank with HSBC in the UK would it be wise to do the same here or is there a high chance of them cross-talking with regards to my finances? Speak to HSBC before you leave as they can arrange to have a savings account opened here and in Jersey before you leave. You can't get a bank account with cheque book & card until you have a residency visa. Hope this helps! |
Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9488649)
I went for a university interview (at Hull :o:o) and they asked me about being stranded without food on a desert island with some mates - if they died first, would I eat them to keep myself alive?
No... I'd just prop myself up against a palm tree, and wait with dignity for the inevitable........ Apparently that was the 'wrong answer' and I became the only person in history to fail to get into Hull University (where degrees are usually given away in packets of Corn Flakes). Hull University has a quite decent research program. I remember talking to a large German who was intent on finding liquid crystals. Hardly a better place to be a poor student I'd say, and a cracking music scene. Just shame about the locals really. |
Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by Paracletus
(Post 9493113)
Interesting. I interviewed a band for my zine some years ago who have a very nautical theme, and asked them which band member they would eat first if stranded at sea.
Hull University has a quite decent research program. I remember talking to a large German who was intent on finding liquid crystals. Hardly a better place to be a poor student I'd say, and a cracking music scene. Just shame about the locals really. I wouldn't eat the band - I'd eat their equipment and instruments....... WARNING: Wordplays on musical instruments and food approaching: The drumsticks..... the bass..... (trying to think of a few more) If I did eat one of the group, I'd start with his mullet........... |
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Re: Potential Expat Seeking Advice
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 9488142)
Honestly, sounds like Google. I know people who had 25+ interviews before being employed there.
Current place was 7 over a couple of visits. Nothing like a bit of group think and arse covering. |
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