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Advice/Help-- Currently in Qatar

Fazila

Hello I am currently enrolled in CIPD level 7 and this is my first CIPD education.

I have been working in Pakistan in HR department and as Visiting Faculty at one of the private university. I moved to Qatar in 2017. I am really struggling with the job search. I do understand that working in Pakistan as compare to Qatar's International market is quite different.

I have been actively looking for various jobs even for apprenticeship or as trainee to gain some experience but I didn't find any CIPD affiliated apprenticeship programs here and CIPD network seems to be very limited. I also explore opportunities in UK but I need some advice how can I approach employers or atleast if I can get any appretenship opportunity along with CIPD but off course I would be needing sponsored visa.

I am willing to relocate to gain some international experience. Thanks

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  • Hi Fazila, You will not likely find any affiliation or support in Qatar to sustain your level 7 qualification. Qatar does not offer flexible working options such as internships or mentoring programmes at a governmental level, it is not part of Qatari law. You may find options within multinational organisations who have a presence in Qatar but you need to do the work yourself and find them. Coming to work here in the UK is a difficult prospect too. You will need to apply for a work permit through an employer. Sponsorship programme as you have seen in Qatar does not exist here. My best advice would be to go back to Pakistan and get your old HR job back and follow through with the programme there. I understand that the level 7 is quite a tough programme and for you to succeed you need to be in employment not to mention it is 24 months long. Lastly, I would suggest you go back to the college where you applied and enrolled for the level 7 and ask for their advice and support. Best of luck!
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  • Hi Fazila, You will not likely find any affiliation or support in Qatar to sustain your level 7 qualification. Qatar does not offer flexible working options such as internships or mentoring programmes at a governmental level, it is not part of Qatari law. You may find options within multinational organisations who have a presence in Qatar but you need to do the work yourself and find them. Coming to work here in the UK is a difficult prospect too. You will need to apply for a work permit through an employer. Sponsorship programme as you have seen in Qatar does not exist here. My best advice would be to go back to Pakistan and get your old HR job back and follow through with the programme there. I understand that the level 7 is quite a tough programme and for you to succeed you need to be in employment not to mention it is 24 months long. Lastly, I would suggest you go back to the college where you applied and enrolled for the level 7 and ask for their advice and support. Best of luck!
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