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Looking for employment in Oman, can anyone share tips or advice?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 14:20

Dear ladies,

I am writing here to hopefully gain some inside information into the job market in Oman for expats. I am Secretary/PA with over 16 years of experience from UK and I would like to find job and to relocate to Oman in January. I have found it however very difficult to get the foot in the door. I tried to network on linkedin but not much luck.
Everyone tries to discourage me because of the Omanisation process, but I am sure if I am flexible on job and pay I could find something. Could any of you ladies share any thoughts, tips, advise...
Apart from being Secretary, I also have TEFL certificate and I taught English in the Czech Republic to small children where I am originally from.

Thank you!

Zuzana

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 16:54
Hi All...I am new to Oman..originally from Assam ..I came here 6 months back..Sitting at home idle I am getting bored..I am a HR specialist...but yes I know its very difficult to find a job over here..I am ready to work for some kids nurseries or for some social work organisations...Please can anyone suggest anything good that will be helpful for me ....Thnks in advance
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 12:02
Hi DesertRose, Thank you for your honest input here and sorry for the late reply (Xmas travels). As you said I will need to come down and try directly and we shall see what happens. Btw I have had hard start in UK too so I am ready for challenge here too. Luckily I have friend who teaches English there and who I can stay with at the beginning. All the best in 2013.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 23:34
I think your best bet wouod be to put your search on hold till you arrive in Oman. By doing this you stand a better chance of finding one of the jobs that are filled by word of mouth and who knows who. Also, whatever way you go about it you'll be up against many other people who are who is willing to be flexible on job and pay. And I know this will sound horrible, but its a fact - as someone originally from Eastern Europe youre 16 years experience in the Uk wont change the fact you're orginally from Eastern Europe when it comes to terms and conditions. My beautiful and intelligent future DIL is from Eastern Europe and the world through her eyes has been a bit of an eye opener for me.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 15:50
Thank you MrsO for your tip, I have registered my CV there as well as few others websites like, Monster, Reed, Naukri etc which I check regularly. I have further joined the Oman linkedin group, but there is not many secretarial position advertised, still I appreciated your reply. <em>edited by Phoenix12 on 13/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 15:09
Try this website http://www.gulftalent.com/home/recruitment-and-jobs-in-oman-1.html <em>edited by MrsO on 13/12/2012</em>