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on 13 Sep 2012
Hi, I'm from India,currently working in a leading IT firm (almost 2years). But i did my engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation. I always had a passion towards my core and i had to join this IT company because of family financial problems. Now before its too late i need to change my career. And I'm in a dilemma.Being complete fresher to my Instrumemtation core, not sure as where to begin. I did certification courses in PLC,SCADA,DCS all and still technically strong ;)...need guidance on where to start and which place is better to work. Is Gulf a good place to start for a fresher??? How will be the salary package for a guy with required skill set but inexperience. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated!!!
There are lots of of job opportunities in the Middle East. More recently however, authorities in the Gulf have started to make requirements for hiring expats more difficult. While employment packages are still good, the positions tend be given to more senior and experienced staff members.
It might be an idea to try and get a position with the Indian office of a multinational company and then request a transfer to the Gulf, once you have more experience. In any case, you will need to secure a job before you move as your employer need to support the visa application. The situation also differs from country to country.
When it comes to salaries I wouldn't be able to give you an exact figure but take a look at this article - A comparison of Expat Salaries in the Middle East.
Good luck. Just let me know if you have any more questions.