Africa and Middle East

CAREERS SERVICE About For Employers Events Student and Graduate Stories Contact Us MyCareer Logo Explore your options Gain skills and experience Find jobs Work for yourself Making applications Support and resources Search... Search... Africa and the Middle East Advice and resources to help you start your job search in Africa and the Middle East. Newcastle University Careers Service Find jobs Graduate jobs International jobs Africa and Middle East Finding a job in Africa and the Middle East The following guides and profiles can help you start your research and planning. The types of information you can find include: industry overviews and hiring trends job search resources application and interview tips networking and professional bodies cost of living and visa regulations Africa resources Middle East resources Finding Advertised Jobs Use the following resources to find advertised vacancies by location. All Africa jobs Specific areas of Africa jobs All Middle East jobs UAE jobs Access hidden opportunities Not all opportunities are advertised. In fact, many people create opportunities through: networking and making contacts developing their own business ideas Start by identifying organisations you are interested in. Our guide to finding organisations below can help. Then use the following steps to approach them speculatively about possible opportunities: 1. Identify a contact name to address your cover letter to. Call or email to find out who handles recruitment within the organisation. Or, find a key contact in the department you want to work in. 2. Send them a tailored CV and cover letter. Express your enthusiasm for the sector. Show that you have researched the company. 3. Follow up your speculative application with a phone call, or email, around a week later. This shows you are serious and motivated. 4. If your application was unsuccessful, ask for feedback or advice, and keep trying! Find organisations Try the following sites to find companies to approach: All Africa and Middle East organisations Africa organisations Middle East organisations GoinGlobal: opportunities Global information Explore occupations