Careers Service

Africa and Middle East

Africa and Middle East

Africa and Middle East

Advice

Africa:

  • GradLink Africa - vacancies, graduate profiles, employer contacts and advice for working in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya
  • GoinGlobal - country guides covering everything from job search resources and CV guidelines, to cultural advice and visa information
  • Reconnect Africa - information about careers, enterprise and jobs
  • Prospects – Africa and South Africa profiles

Middle East:

Finding Jobs

Use the following resources to find advertised vacancies.

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Finding Companies

Not all jobs are advertised. You could also approach organisations or find work through networking in the industry.

Find organisations that interest you and get in touch, always with a named contact. Be specific about why you are writing to them and what you’re looking for.

Show your enthusiasm for the sector and highlight any relevant skills. Don’t give up if you don’t get a reply – follow up with a phone call or email to show that you’re keen.

Try the following sites to find companies to approach:

Africa and Middle East:

  • GoinGlobal - search under ‘employer directory’ and in the ‘professional and personal networking section’ of the individual country guides
  • LinkedIn Find Alumni tool - see where Newcastle University graduates are working for inspiration
  • Chambers of Commerce - search for Chambers of Commerce between the UK and other countries. They often include jobs and lists of member organisations on their website

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