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RUBALKHALI



Joined: 10 Sep 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:00 am    Post subject: Canadian IP Group Reply with quote
Happy New Year to everybody.

I haven't been on the forum for months so my apology if my comment below has been previously addressed.

Has anybody heard very much about this recruiter? I thought the number of contact hours is high...and the bit about being called to teach anywhere in the Kingdom sounds really crazy.
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themuths



Joined: 03 Jan 2011
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thought I'd re-ask the same question, Canadian IP Group seems to be heavily advertising on Dave's, but I can't turn up any information working for them anywhere on the web...
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cadet



Joined: 18 Aug 2010
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:08 am    Post subject: Is this legit Reply with quote
Contacted by Canadianipgroup 6 weeks ago saying I had a position in Dammam. Asked for contract and still nothing. Anyone know about this group?
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themuths



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
it really seems that no one does... might be a good indicator about the company Smile
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johnslat



Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear themuths,

It might - or it might not. You do realize that the Saudi forum is being blocked now in the Kingdom, right?

Regards,
John
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themuths



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
johnslat wrote:
Dear themuths,

It might - or it might not. You do realize that the Saudi forum is being blocked now in the Kingdom, right?

Regards,
John


I just meant that it's been four months since originally asked... with no reply - plus their ads sounded more than a bit shady to me. I did actually have a different Saudi company not contact me for a month and then send a contract without answering any questions... I think no contact for an inordinate amount of time ought to be a pretty big 'red flag' though.
But you are right, the political and social climate has also been changing dramatically. Actually altered my own work plans, was really thinking the Middle East but decided on Hong Kong instead.

Good luck with your job search,
Anderson
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kimslyon



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
So, has anybody actually taken up on offer with this group?
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cadet



Joined: 18 Aug 2010
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:10 am    Post subject: canadianipgroup Reply with quote
This company has recently requested a full medical screening. I must pay for it and "they"will reimburse me. Nothing about them seems at all on the up and up. I say avoid them like the plague.
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:22 pm    Post subject: Re: canadianipgroup Reply with quote
cadet wrote:
This company has recently requested a full medical screening. I must pay for it and "they"will reimburse me. Nothing about them seems at all on the up and up. I say avoid them like the plague.

This example does not constitute any proof. It is very common, in fact the norm, with the best employers in Saudi that you have to get the required medical exams and be reimbursed after you arrive.

In fact, this means that they intend to get you a legitimate working visa (iqama). It would be more evidence of their not being on the "up and up" if they told you to come with no medical exam and just show up.

What a new employee needs to confirm is whether they have reimbursed these costs to teachers already there.

VS
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cadet



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't know why anyone in their right mind would without a contract in his hand go to the expense of a complete physical just on the word that "sure we will pay you back' but does not quote how much they will reimburse for the physical nor do they give any details as to when you might go on a payroll. Again who would do this?
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