According to a Bayt.com and YouGov survey

76% of employers plan to hire new employees in 2022

  • “Banking/financial services” the most attractive to local talent.

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  • Ola Haddad: "The indicator confirms the continued increase in the demand for competencies across various sectors and professional levels."

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The Job Opportunities Index, which was recently conducted by the job site Bayt.com in the Middle East, in cooperation with the market research company YouGov, revealed that more than three quarters of employers (76%) in the UAE intend to hire new employees. during 2022.

According to the index, most companies in the country are looking for “good communication skills in English and Arabic” (57%), the ability to work in a team (46%), the ability to work under pressure (41%), in addition to good leadership skills ( 38%).

the most wanted

The positions of marketing executive (18%), sales executive (18%), accountant (17%) and sales manager (17%), are the most sought-after job roles by employers in the UAE during the second quarter of 2022.

34% of respondents said they are looking for candidates with sales and marketing experience, 31% said they are looking for candidates with medium experience, and 30% of employers are looking for candidates with managerial experience (the ability to manage a team).

Business administration (32%), engineering (29%) and commerce (22%) degrees are the most sought-after academic qualifications by employers in the UAE.

Employment trends

The outlook appears to be “positive” for job seekers across the Middle East and North Africa, with employers in various sectors showing their desire to hire in the short term.

And the sectors: human resources (68%), “hospitality / entertainment” (67%), and “banking / financial services” (65%), topped the list of sectors most likely to be hired during the next three months.

In addition, 46% of UAE companies planning to hire in the next three months will fill a maximum of five vacancies, while 19% will fill between six and 10 job vacancies.

Most Attractive

In turn, the banking/financial services sectors (34%), advertising/marketing/public relations (34%), and information technology/internet/e-commerce (34%) emerged as the most attractive sectors for talent in the UAE.

The banking/financial services sector has emerged as the most attractive to local talent (38%), recent graduates (39%), and women talent (38%).

Demand for competencies

Ola Haddad, Managing Director of Human Resources at Bayt.com, said, "The indicator confirms the continued increase in the demand for competencies across various sectors and professional levels," pointing out that following an effective approach to attract talent, and clarify the company's vision, while highlighting its culture and methods. The flexibility that it provides is one of the most important factors that attract and retain the best talent.

Promising future

For his part, YouGov Director of Research, Zafer Shah, said: “The future looks bright for job seekers in the Middle East and North Africa, as the region is gradually recovering from the effects of the (Covid-19) pandemic.”

It is noteworthy that the index data in the Middle East and North Africa region were collected online during the period between December 8, 2021 and January 10, 2022.

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In 2023, the long-term employment outlook looks “positive” as well, as the “hospitality / entertainment” sector (79%) topped the list of sectors with the highest potential for employment during the next year, followed by the business consulting / business administration / management consultancy sector with 78%, and industry with 75 %.

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