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If you’re contemplating a Qatar job, you’re best advised not to simply arrive in the country and begin look for work when you’re there. In common with most of the Gulf States today, Qatar is now regulating the inflow of foreign workers, and tends to give preference to those with professional and managerial qualifications, especially in the field of technology. So, if you’ve got eye on Qatar IT jobs or even one of the many Qatar petroleum jobs, it’s always best to secure a firm job offer before you up sticks and head off to the Gulf. And this is where a reputable recruitment agency can offer invaluable help.

The agencies recruiting for Qatar jobs in cities such as London and New York generally advertise for managerial staff, and they also tend to specialize (e.g., engineering and technical trades such as plumbing, gas engineers, electricians, etc., or medical and nursing staff, or IT personnel, accountants, construction managers, executives and financial workers). Finding work through these agencies is far more reliable than looking for it after arriving in the country, although there are recruitment agencies in Qatar itself. Generally, though, these are for the spouses of expatriates who have already secured jobs, providing temporary work – if your partner wishes to work, be advised that separate visas will be necessary. Less commonly, you might find that a local agency will help locate another fixed-term contract for you after your current one comes to an end.