Agencies can shortcut your way into roles that are never posted publicly, particularly on EPC and energy projects staffed through manpower suppliers. Work with them deliberately: keep your CV tailored, be clear about the roles and locations you want, and stay reachable. One firm rule protects you: a legitimate Gulf agency does not charge candidates a fee to be placed, so treat any such request as a red flag. Make your CV easy for agencies to submit: Qatar CV format guide.
Recruitment Agency (Gulf)
A recruitment agency is a licensed intermediary that sources and places candidates for employers. In the Gulf they range from white-collar search firms to manpower suppliers that staff large engineering, construction, and energy projects, a layer especially visible in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Reputable agencies charge the employer, never the jobseeker, for placement.
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Adil Dahmani
Adil Dahmani is the founder of Yalliq, the AI career copilot for Arabic-speaking professionals across MENA.