Holland & TisdallInternational Media Recruitment

UAE & Bahrain

How We Can Help• We realise that trying to find a new job in foreign country is not

always an enjoyable task. Our aim is to take the stress out of the process, leaving you to concentrate on the most important decision...choosing the right company and location for you.

• We have an established, strategic network of clients across the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Our longstanding relationship with these companies and understanding of how they operate mean that we can provide detailed advice on who is best for you.

• From the initial telephone conversation through to offer acceptance, we are here to provide CV advice, interview hints and tips, discuss salary expectations and help guide you through the process.

Our History and Ethos• Holland & Tisdall have been established for 7 years• We have doubled in size for the past four years, and are

currently a team of 18 consultants.• We recruit throughout the UK and internationally, placing

candidates across the Middle East, Asia and Australia.• Our Ethos –

• Our common values are; honesty, integrity, reliability, innovation, ambition and a superior quality of service.

• To provide a bespoke service to our clients• Providing only quality candidates, ensuring a good

match between personality, corporate culture and goals for the future

• Focus on building meaningful long-term relationships

How we operate as a company

• We further differentiate ourselves within a competitive market via our candidate ownership model;• Chosen to align every parties’ interests throughout

their working relationship with you.• To provide our candidates with an unrivalled end-to-

end service throughout their recruitment process.• We are only incentivised to find you the best role at

the best company for you. Thus we will provide you with information not just about the role itself, but the company culture and your real earning and progression potential.

Our Core Business Units• Recruitment to Recruitment• Graduates • In-House Recruitment & HR • Sales

Media Sales Recruitment• Specialists in all verticals of Media and Media Sales. • We recruit globally, focusing on London, Europe, UAE

and Australia; all strong media markets.• We focus on the following areas:

• Publishing and Online• New and Digital• Sponsorship and Delegate• Broadcast and Outdoor media

• Our talent pool encompasses both Agency Sales Negotiators and Direct Sellers in both B2B and B2C markets for Publishing and Media houses focused on Trade, Business, Consumer, Business Intelligence, Online Recruitment, Global Events & Conferences and Contract publishing.

Creative Media Recruitment• We also specialise in Creative and technical side of

Media.• Working exclusively with International Publishers,

Editorial, Production Professionals, PR & Marketing, Events Managers and Media Buyers and Planners.

• The sectors that we focus on are Agency, Publishing,Broadcast , and Events for these roles.

• Our talent pool encompasses creative professionals from large blue chips through to very specialised niche companies. Our impeccable service has allowed us to network with a broad range of these profiles through excellent referrals.

Holland &Tisdall Graduate Plus

• Running parallel to our senior recruitment team to deliver junior consultants to our most forward thinking clients.

• We have the experience to source and deliver 3 distinct profiles profile to the market;

1. Experienced Business-to-Business sales professionals2. Ex-Industry Professionals with a capacity for sales.3. Exceptional graduates with the potential and desire to build an

outstanding career within recruitment.

In-House & HR Division• Launched in March 2007 to deliver in-house recruitment

professionals to cater for the growing demand from our candidates and clients.

• Our horizontal coverage includes both RPO solutions and Client-side positions.

• Vertically we cover the entire market from entry level resourcers up to Strategic Management roles and clients services directors.

• Human Resource roles serviced from HR Assistant to HR Director in permanent, fixed term and contract positions in Commerce, Banking and the Public Sector.

UAE Information• Seven Emirates make up the United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi and Dubai are

the most developed• Population – Dubai: 1.6 million

Abu Dhabi: 1.4 million• GDP – Dubai: $54.3 billion in 2007 – $108 billion by 2015

Abu Dhabi: $99 billion in 2007 – $159 billion by 2010• Economic growth – Dubai: 11% in 2007

Abu Dhabi: 8.2% in 2007• No income, corporation or sales tax• £20 billion being spent on construction of free-trade zones in Dubai• Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) the fastest growing free-trade zone in

the world – enabling tax free status and 100% foreign ownership. Firms who have set up here include Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Barclays Capital and Merrill Lynch

• New airport costing £17 billion being built in Dubai, handling 120 million passengers by 2015.

• Currently 1 million new homes being built in Dubai.• £200 billion to be spent on infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi by 2015

Further InformationDress Code at work• This is smart-casual, although if you are attending business meetings you will need to dress

accordingly. Please remember that although Dubai is very “westernised”, it is a Muslim country and respect should be given to local traditions and dress.

Car Hire• You will need to get a temporary UAE license should you decide to hire a car. This is easy to

acquire. When you get your residency visa, you will need to get a permanent UAE license

Do’s & Don’ts• TIPPING: DO…….tip in restaurants if you wish. A service charge is often added to the total but if

it isn’t a figure of 15% is standard. If you’re tipping porters and beach boys, Dhs 20 (£3) is plenty.• ALCOHOL: DON’T……drink or be seen to be drunk outside of licensed premises in

hotels. Beware that drinking alcohol is not a part of Muslim culture and that drunken behaviour on the street and drink driving are both punished harshly.

• PHOTOS: Do….take photographs for posterity but avoid military sites and ask permission if you wish to snap a local person. Many will be happy to pose for photos but be sure to wait theirapproval. Do not take photos of Arab women.

• TAXIS: DON’T…..expect taxi drivers to carry change. Many struggle to provide change for any note greater than a Dhs50 (£7.50), so try to have a ready supply of smaller notes if you’re taking cabs.

• HAND GESTURES: DON’T…..make rude hand gestures if you’re driving. The standard of driving in Dubai leaves a lot to be desired but venting your frustrations can result in your arrest.

• DRUGS: DON’T......forget that there is zero tolerance of drug use in the UAE and that conviction is likely to earn you a four-year prison sentence. While you’re extremely unlikely to be offered drugs, if you are then say no.

Useful Links• UAE Government Website – www.government.ae/gov/en/visitors/index.jsp• Health in the UAE – www.uae.gov.ae• Sponsorship information – www.government.ae/gov/en/res/expat/family/residency.jsp• Currency Converter – www.xe.com

• Dubai City Guide – www.dubai.com• Dubai International Airport – www.dubaiairport.com• General Dubai Information – www.godubai.com• Emirates Airlines – www.emirates.com/uk• Hotels in Dubai – www.booking.com/city/ae/dubai.html• Property Information– www.dubizzle.com

• Abu Dhabi City Guide – www.exploreabudhabi.ae• Abu Dhabi International Airport – www.abudhabiairport.ae• Etihad Airlines – www.etihadairways.com• Hotels in Abu Dhabi – www.booking.com/region/ae/abu-dhabi.html

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Where do I go from here?For more information please contact us on:

Tel: 0207 337 0706Email: info@hollandandtisdall.com

Website: www.hollandandtisdall.com