working in qatar islamic bank ....

abuimad
By abuimad

i am a fresh graduate with no experience what so ever, i have gotten a job offer from Qatar Islamic bank and i wanted to know what is it like working for them...of anyone has any input or advice i will be very grateful....i have to start somewhere and i really don't wanna make a wrong turn so early on in my "carrier"

another question i have a Lebanese passport and an American passport and i want to know when applying for the visa which one is better...more safe....

i have been reading in the forums for 2 days now, and by God is this site helpful

your help is greatly appreciated

By abuimad• 11 Sep 2007 18:01
abuimad

if you compare 7000 qr/month with the salaries in lebanon its gr8 for a fresh graduate...only problem is the cost of housing...i will post the info as soon as i get it (propably with in the next few weeks) and you would be able to give me better advice when i fill the details in...

By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 14:32
zippo555

i thought it was the details of a trading company regarding stock market or bond market but its actually distributing tvs dvds....

my mistake

By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 14:30
zippo555

thanks very much just google this company sounds really good for me

will do it ...

but do you have some ideas what kind of wage i can expect

thanks in advance

By ksarat16• 11 Sep 2007 14:28
ksarat16

I have sent in my resume there also...lets see how it goes...

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By t_coffee_or_me• 11 Sep 2007 14:26
t_coffee_or_me

why dont u try in MANNAI they also offer good package

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 14:22
zippo555

so where do you reckon i should start ? which companies?

do you think that s possible and does it worth it???

i mean in relation with money cause ireland is a really sad country it s raining every 10 minutes

By ksarat16• 11 Sep 2007 14:19
ksarat16

Well Charan...my speciality is Network Engineering...

So please check around if you come across any jobs in ur contacts...

I m serious on this one alrite...i have applied in a lot many places...but then again it falls on to knowing somebody to get to that interview chair...thats the problem...i cant get to that chair...

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By anonymous• 11 Sep 2007 14:18
anonymous

You have to start somehow but move on to an another one is restricted.

Ksarat16 - I don't have friends in IT but Ican ask around. What is your sepciality?

By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 14:12
zippo555

that s the problem will be graduated but i don t have any experience that s the main problem

By ksarat16• 11 Sep 2007 14:11
ksarat16

Hey Thai buddy...how u doing...long time no see...where have u been mate...anyways regd 3500 and my start...well everyone has to somewhere or the other...and so that was a start...do u think u can help me out in a good job in IT in any of the companies buddy...i m completing my contract in a couple of months...

What do u think buddy...

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By anonymous• 11 Sep 2007 14:10
anonymous

My friend who works in a financial institute is getting around QR 50,000. depends on the experience you have

By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 14:03
zippo555

and what about a french guy graduated from an irish college with a bachelor in financial services

wage? housing?

By anonymous• 11 Sep 2007 13:58
anonymous

Poor you a graduate from Australia gets QR 3500 only. But we pay QR 6000 for a guy with a just Diploma from Indian sub-continet with free housing.

By ksarat16• 11 Sep 2007 13:47
ksarat16

U didnt get the drift did ya buddy...

For a fresh Grad 7000 is a lot of money...this guy is just a graduate...i had done my Masters from Australia and started with 3500 about 2 yrs ago...

So trust me 7000 is a very good amount for the move...its jus the guy's start in his career...so that amount is a lot lot lot dude...

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By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 13:42
zippo555

i know that s really low how much a fresh graduate student could expect

i think that s everything less than 15 000 doesn t worth the move but does a fresh graduate student can expect that .that s a bit of a dilema

By ksarat16• 11 Sep 2007 12:36
ksarat16

Dude 7000 is a low figure...u must be kiddin...

this guy is a kid and he jus starting his career thats quite high a lot for him...

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By zippo555• 11 Sep 2007 12:34
zippo555

that s a good news for fresh graduates but can i ask you how much you will be paid cause 7000 is low figure don t you reckon ?

By abuimad• 10 Sep 2007 19:01
abuimad

well after reading the comments, you have made me feel a lot better, i am just looking forward to actualy getting my carrier going, and becoming a member of the workforce after many years of studying (partying...)

By ksarat16• 10 Sep 2007 09:28
ksarat16

Truly speaking...its i guess at this point of time see what kinda role u wud be getting into at the Bank...and rather not the money...while i do understand the money is imp...try and see if u can manage at least a salary of 7000 for a start...thats about the salary a bank pays if u have no exp and fresh out of college...

And take my advice use the American Passport...for reasons simply not described but understood in due course of time...

And regd wrong turns in careers...champ dont worry...u r wat about 23...fresh out of college...trust me...there is nothing u wud find similar to what u studied and stuff like that...its a new ball game...spend ur time knowing the place, settling down, adjusting to the routine, climate and ppl here and the conditions here...learn the rules of the game...and then give urself a little time with ur career...Banking is one such industry where u wont go hay-wire u always have a lot of opportunities...

So take it easy...learn the system, know urself and have faith in urself...and u shud do absolutely fine buddy...

Cheers...take care...

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By abuimad• 10 Sep 2007 09:19
abuimad

for a fresh graduate how much should i expect .... i have read countless threads on salaries here, but i havent seen many were people have no experience what so ever....

By irrysa• 9 Sep 2007 13:04
Rating: 2/5
irrysa

Most of the Arabs that have also different nationalities are using the second one. At least the ones I know.

About the bank itself and your career-you should see for yourself who is going to be your manager, do you like him/her from the interview.

See how much they are offering.

Moreover, don't get stressed with it, there is always a probation period for you.

If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.

By allam• 9 Sep 2007 12:57
Rating: 2/5
allam

if this bank is good they don't mind if you American or Lebanese. My father is a partner in islamic investment bank in Bahrain & he have multinational also alot of them are not muslim.

So don't be afraid to make wrong. If you need any help i can ask my dad, but now he is in Makka for 3omra.

Best wishes

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