Jobs in Kuwait
Welcome to Kuwait job finder, your source for employment
in Kuwait. The following categories are the major employment opportunity areas in
Kuwait.
- Accountancy
- Acting / Film / Broadcast
- Admin / Clerical /Secretarial
- Architecture / Surveying
- Armed Forces
- Arts / Design
- Banking / Finance
- Call Centre Jobs
- Catering
- Construction Jobs
- Consultants
- Customer Service
- Distribution / Logistics
- Driving
- Electrical
- Engineering
- FMCG
- Government / Civil Service / Public Sector Jobs
- Graduates
- Health & Social Care
- Hotel Jobs
- Human Resources
- Insurance
- IT / Internet Language
- Legal
- Trade
- Management / Executive Manufacturing / Production
- Marketing / PR Media / Advertising
- Medical
- Multimedia
- Nursing Jobs
- Overseas Jobs
- Pharmaceutical / Medical
- Technology
- Recruitment
- Retail
- Sales
- Science / Technology
- Security
- Skilled Labour
- Teaching / Lecturing
- Telecommunications
- Temporary Training
- Travel /Hospitality
Latest News and Resources
Ministry clarifies regarding labour contract for private sector teachers
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, has confirmed that it is not bound by any contract other than the new labour law and ministerial decisions pertaining to workers in the private sector.
Kuwait to set up new authority for recruitment of foreign workers
Kuwait will shortly establish an authority to regulate the foreign labour market and ensure that the new labour law is implemented.
Kuwait Labour Ministry re-works on labour issues
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MSAL) plans to implement specific regulations shortly, on issues pertaining to labour and expatriate workers.
Nearly 80% of Kuwaiti workers unhappy with current salaries
About 80% of workers in Kuwait are not happy about the salaries, reveals a new survey report by Bayt.
Kuwait records lowest unemployment rate
About 14mn or more Arab nationals, have remained jobless during end of 2008, despite unemployment drives by few countries, and surge in most regional economies during the second oil boom, shows official data.
New labour law mandates payment of employee salaries even during business shutdown
The Undersecretary at the Social Affairs Ministry and Labour, Mohammad Al-Kandari, said that as per the new labour law for private sector, the owners of commercial establishments and private firms are obliged to pay salaries to employees, even for the period when the business was shut down, if it has been proved that the establishment actually did so to make the employees submit to the demands of the owner.
One-fifth of Kuwaiti employers likely to hire in next quarter
About more than half of regions employers (56 percent) plan to recruit during the next couple of months, reveals a new Jobs Index Study by Bayt.
New labour law protects expats, say experts
The new labour law for private sector in Kuwait has incorporated some positive clauses aimed to improve the conditions of employees and the interests of the employers, pointed out few Law teachers at the Kuwait University.
Fall in Kuwait expatriate workforce for second consecutive year
Kuwait expatriate workforce has declined in 2009 for the second consecutive year, an impact of global economic recession, the official figures reveal.
World Bank warns Kuwait against further pay hikes
Kuwaitis have been drawing higher salaries than nationals of other countries in the world, revealed a comparative study conducted by the World Bank recently.
Make sure you are moving to the right position
In the current situation there are a lot of jobs that need to be filled at every level across Kuwait. However, candidates must make sure they are moving to the right position and company for the right reasons.
There is no greater blunder than to decide you need a change on the urge of the moment, jump ship, move to a new company without knowing much about them. Read up on the companies in your industry. Know about them and find out as much as you can. A lot of this information is accessible and in many cases can now be found internet.
If you are an individual with widespread experience in your sector and a proven track record, in certain cases some companies may offer beyond the norm to have you on board. In most private companies there is an element of flexibility. You may find it quite discouraging and awkward to bring up the subject of salary and terms and conditions. Recruitment consultancies are an excellent intermediary in this case. They act as consultants and can negotiate terms and conditions specific to the role, the individual or the company from an expert point of view. E
xperienced consultants know when a person is right for the role or the company is
right for the person and they help bring about a smooth changeover, enabling the
individual to perform a role for which they are 100% sure of their standing in the
company, their value to the team and the package they will receive. The clear benefits
to the company are the guarantee that they are bringing a committed individual on
board who is content with their package and will be a long-term asset to the team.