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Rabat – In a recent survey conducted by job site Bayt.com, an overwhelming 85% of professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region expressed their preference for companies that offer remote work options.
Titled “Modern Job Search Strategies in the MENA 2023,” the report shed light on the evolving dynamics of the job market in the region. It highlighted the growing importance of workplace flexibility and adaptability for employees.
The survey indicated that 91% of respondents are considering changing jobs in 2023, “suggesting a highly dynamic job market in the MENA region.”
In addition, the data revealed that online job sites have become the preferred method of job search for 71% of respondents, with the report saying that this trend emphasizes the need for employers to understand and accommodate the evolving needs of professionals to remain competitive.
The report highlights the skills that modern professionals prioritize in the current job market, with 85% of respondents anticipating an increase in remote hiring in the coming months.
The top three skills deemed crucial by respondents for the present job landscape include the ability to work without supervision (34%), flexibility and adjusting to change (27%), and self-motivation and discipline (17%). This shows the growing importance professionals place on autonomy and adaptability, noted the report.
The survey also showed that email remains the primary communication method for job seekers at 41%, closely followed by online job sites at 38%. This underlines the increasing importance of establishing a strong online presence and “effective digital communication” in the MENA job market, according to the report.
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In addition, it found that 53% of respondents have become extremely familiar with conducting video interviews, highlighting the rising adoption of technology in the hiring process. While face-to-face interviews still hold value for 30% of respondents, an equal percentage (30%) favors video interviews, with 27% preferring phone interviews.
Commenting on the survey’s results, Director of Human Resources at Bayt.com Ola Haddad stressed the significance of these emerging trends for both employers and job seekers.
“There is an observable shift in the MENA region’s job market tendencies. Our latest survey provides data on how job seekers are adapting and thriving in the face of these emerging trends,” Haddad said.
She stressed that “employers must also keep these trends in mind to remain competitive, whereas job seekers should focus on developing the necessary skills and harnessing digital tools to stay relevant and successful in a more balanced and future-ready work environment.”
The survey, conducted online from May 3 to June 28, 2023, gathered responses from 7,591 professionals across various countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Bahrain, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, and Algeria, among others.
