April 2011: My Latest Visit to the Middle East
Having written last month about her first visit to the Middle East 30 years ago, Helen discusses her latest visit in February 2011. (Read More)
Oct/Nov 2010: Standard Benefit Packages
In addition to tax-free income and adventure, one of the draws of working in Saudi Arabia is the benefit package. (Read More)
September 2010: Show Me the Money
Understandably, the most commonly asked questions are about salary ... (Read More)
June 2010: Debunking Myths
A look at some of the misconceptions people have about Saudi Arabia.
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March 2010: Application Ins & Outs
A look at some factors that will prevent -- at least temporarily -- your application from being approved.
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November 2009: Medication
"Are you on any medications ... ?" In my summer article "Getting Personal," I introduced some of the delicate questions that we have to ask our candidates (usually on the very first phone call) ...
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Sept 2009: The Complex Issue of Single-Status
"Single-status" -- it's one of the most often asked about issues when people are considering positions in the Middle East.
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September 2011: Getting Personal - Revisited
This is for those whom we have asked, or will ask, some extremely personal questions ...
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