Propel Consult Expands to Saudi Arabia with New Riyadh Office Opening in August 2026

Propel Consult, a leading international recruitment consultancy, has expanded into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform. The firm’s new Riyadh office builds on its established global presence, with existing offices in Bahrain, Ireland, Australia, the United States, and India. The company now has six offices worldwide, […]

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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile to Get Recruiter Attention in 2026

Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression recruiters have of you, sometimes even before they open your CV. In today’s competitive job market, simply having a profile isn’t enough. If your profile isn’t complete, searchable, and engaging, you could be missing out on opportunities without even realizing it. So, how do you make your […]

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Why Is It So Hard to Hire IT Talent in 2026?

11 weeks open. 2 offers declined. Sound familiar? It’s not bad luck, it’s the 2026 IT hiring market. Somewhere right now, a hiring manager is looking at a job posting that has sat open for eleven weeks. Three candidates made it all the way to the final round and disappeared. Two offers went out. Both […]

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The 90 Day Breakup

The 90-Day Breakup: Why New Hires Are Quitting Sooner Than Ever. It’s a wild time to be looking for a job. On one hand, the market feels brutal. Candidates are sending out hundreds of resumes and sitting through dozens of interviews just to get a “maybe.” On the other hand, once they actually land the […]

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Networking vs. Traditional Job Boards: What Works Best for Job Seekers?

Networking vs. Traditional Job Boards: What Works Best for Job Seekers? For decades, job seekers have been told the same thing: polish your resume, head to the job boards, and start applying. But today’s job market tells a different story — one where who you know can matter just as much, if not more, than […]

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Why Some Candidates Are Better Hires Even If They Have Less Experience

Here’s what logic says: more experience should mean more skill, less training, and faster results. When hiring, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing years of experience, but again and again, hiring managers realize they’re often taken aback by candidates who surpass their expectations despite having shorter CVs. How does this happen? And […]

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Why company culture matters when hiring (it’s more than just pizza parties)

When organisations talk about company culture, it is often reduced to surface-level benefits such as office snacks, casual dress codes, or social events. While these perks can be enjoyable, they barely scratch the surface of what culture truly means. Company culture is the collective mindset of an organisation. It is how people behave when no […]

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What 2026 Looks Like for Saudi Arabia’s Job Market

Saudi Arabia’s job market is on the move. As Vision 2030 keeps transforming the country, 2026 is shaping up to be a year full of opportunity, growth, and big shifts in how people work and hire. Growth Isn’t Slowing Down The non-oil economy keeps picking up speed, powered by massive projects, fresh investments, and long-term […]

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How to Leave a Good Impression in an Interview

Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking you did everything right, but never heard back? You’re not the only one. Interviews can be stressful. Your CV might get you in the door, but it’s the impression you leave behind that often decides what happens next. Whether you’re sitting across from a panel or […]

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How Many Interviews Are Acceptable?

Imagine this: You’ve applied for your dream job, and everything is going well. You’ve passed the phone screening, nailed the first interview, and felt great after the second one. Then, you get called back for a third interview, and a fourth, and maybe even a fifth. By this point, you’re wondering, Do they really need all […]

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