Career Confessions with Filip Rideau

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Salary myths, CV overcrowding, and an AI takeover! In this episode, Rabea Ataya sits down with Filip Rideau for an unfiltered deep dive into the Middle East job market’s hottest and most misunderstood trends. Discover why the “tax-free miracle” packages aren’t what they used to be, learn proven strategies for mid-career professionals eyeing a move to the GCC, and pick up insider hacks for cutting through the CV clutter and getting on a recruiter’s radar. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is quietly transforming hiring, from automating the first-pass screen to reshaping the entire talent ecosystem.

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00:00 – Intro
01:51 – Is now a good time to job-hunt?
04:24 – Local talent vs. expat recruitment
06:05 – Mid-career moves: applying from abroad the smart way
08:29 – Filip’s15-year Middle East journey
18:00 – Offshoring, localization, and the rise of RPO/MSP
26:02 – Women in the workplace: UAE vs. Saudi progress
28:29 – How to make your application stand out in 1,000+ CVs
45:00 – Will AI cut headcount or create new roles?
53:01 – Top rapid-fire industry trends

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