Sunday, June 7, 2009

Arabian Business: Young Arabs tell of obstacles to finding good jobs

By Andy Sambidge

A shortage of good jobs and the need to know someone senior in a company (wasta) are the main factors young Arabs most frequently mention as obstacles to getting a job in the region, according to a new survey.

The first Silatech-Gallup poll conducted among young Arabs across Middle East and North Africa found that 58 percent of respondents said they would be willing to relocate to find a suitable job.

When asked whether knowing people in high positions is critical to getting a job, the majority of the respondents in all countries answered yes, The Peninsula reported on Sunday. (more)

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