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[miss_t]

Hi,

I've searched this forum, along with a few others, to find any information from other people recruited by THINK CSI to start working at the new Nescot Jeddah Female College this September; but have been largely unsuccessful.

Are there any people who are moving to Jeddah to work there? The recruiters seem good, but their communication has been extremely delayed during Ramadaan (apparently this is standard Saudi practice).

Have you been provided with any information about the location of the college and accommodation? Is it very far out of central Jeddah?

Have your visas been processed and flight dates confirmed as yet?
I'm just looking for any other people in the same boat

miss_t

[veiledsentiments]

Obviously if it is new, there will be no information to be found as there is no track record. Most of us with extensive Gulf experience avoid these new places where there also appears to be a new recruiter/contractor. Expect massive disorganization and bring lots of patience and a sense of humor because you will need them.

And if this is your first Saudi or Middle East job... don't do it... seriously. If you don't know the drill and drawbacks, don't take a job with an employer that may be as clueless as you as to the system.

VS

[nomad soul]

This is all we know so far about this college: "UK colleges to run women's vocational institute in KSA" (http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=102728). It's brand spankin' new.

[europe1]

Hi miss_t

I had an interview with Think CSI and someone from UK (NESCOT College) about 2 weeks ago. The interview went pretty well..........but till now no reply. I still don't know the status.

When was your interview? Have you signed a contract?

It's a new college 'hopefully' starting in September. I'm sure things will take longer then expected.

[miss_t]

Thanks VS and nomad soul


europe1,
I have signed a job offer, the detailed contract was meant to follow once they had begun the visa application (that was before ramadaan).
At the moment, I've heard nothing from them aside from the opening being postponed for a month.
With regard to the interview, I contacted the recruitment agent after a week or so to find out whether things were moving forward or not.

Evidently, all the posts about Saudi working on their own time were true. If this job comes through, it's definitely going to be a huge culture shock with regards to work ethic and the professional environment

[Shiloh]

I interviewed with Think CSI and they sent me a job offer that I signed and E-mailed back to them almost a month ago. The only response I have recieved from them after contacting them several times regarding the Saudi visa is that it is in process and we will contact you in the near future. I called them last week and was told that they would contact me this week which did not happen. I do not know what to think. Has anyone that signed a job offer with them recieved follow up contact from them regarding the Saudi visa or anything else?

[DaisyD]

Hey Everyone,

Can anyone working currently at the Nescot Female College in Jeddah please provide me with a little bit of inside information as to the working environment, living conditions, students etc. As I cannot find anything on this new college.


thanks

[SENTINEL33]

[nomad soul]

[Manji]

Hi there,

did anyone actually make it over to Nescot College in Jeddah? I would appreciate some information about what it is like working for them as I have an initial offer from them for ESL teacher. Any insight will be useful.

Manji

[scot47]

https://www.facebook.com/nescot.coe

Mashallah !

[Manji]

a real waste of time and space this college

[CANDLES]

[sicklyman]

yep... I hear you CANDLES, FB's the first place I look when I want to establish the credibility of a future employer

[MuscatGary]

Any educational institution that feels the need to include words like excellence, exemplary and so on in their name is dodgy in my book!