Move & Work in the Middle East

We support all candidates who want to engage with employers across energy, infrastructure, and tech, including projects under Vision 2030 and Gulf sovereign initiatives (Tier 1 and other).

Consultant: Marina Sushentseva (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Make a move to the Middle East in 2025

We guide you through a market unlike any other. The Middle East isn’t just another international region — it’s a uniquely complex space shaped by tradition, ambition, and rapid transformation. Success here demands more than conventional tactics.
Navigate implicit rules and hidden pathways. Beneath the surface lies a sophisticated ecosystem with its own unspoken rules, gatekeepers, and power dynamics. We help you decode this environment with strategic clarity and cultural sensitivity.
Relationships are everything. In the Middle East, access is driven by personal connections. Referrals and warm introductions hold more weight than formal applications, and trust is earned through time, reputation, and presence.
Hiring decisions are deeply contextual. It’s not just about what you’ve achieved, it’s about how you present yourself. Status signals, cultural fit, and timing play a pivotal role in how offers are made and decisions are influenced.
The real job market is mostly invisible. Many high-level roles are never advertised. Knowing how to tap into hidden opportunities through trust-based networks and strategic conversations is essential to breaking through.
We don’t just tweak your CV, we completely transform your strategy. We partner with you to rewire your market approach with deep cultural fluency, respect for nuance, and systems designed to help you build lasting professional relationships in the region.

Choose your Middle East package

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Full Career Audit - Middle East

Get a clear understanding of exactly what you can target and achieve in the Middle East market. Instant Booking.
  • “The Middle East Career GPS” sessioni
  • Career Positioning Snapshoti
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£315
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Middle East Clarity Package

Get clarity on what is possible for you in the Middle East, and all your basics covered.
  • Dedicated Lead Consultanti
  • CV Rewritingi
  • Cover Letter Guidance and Trainingi
  • LinkedIn Audit & Optimisationi
  • Profile Mapping Sessioni
  • Job Search Strategyi
  • 90 minutes of consultationsi
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£995
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Job Blueprint - Middle East

Full professional support for ensuring you are doing everything right to land a role in the Middle East.
  • Dedicated Lead Consultanti
  • CV Rewritingi
  • Cover Letter Guidance and Trainingi
  • LinkedIn Audit & Optimisationi
  • Profile Mapping Sessioni
  • Job Search Strategyi
  • Salary Negotiation session (1 hour)i
  • Interview Mock Up Session (60 minutes)i
  • WhatsApp Support (8 weeks)i
  • Offer & Visa Negotiationi
  • 6 Hours of consultationsi
  • Middle East Culture Mapi
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£2345
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What You Get (Full Support Package)

Begin with a 90-minute session to map your strengths, clarify ambitions, and identify real-fit Middle East roles. You leave with a tailored strategy, not guesswork.

Step 1

Strategic GPS Session

After the initial session, we deliver a concise, high-impact summary that reframes your value for the Middle East market. This becomes your compass for everything that follows.

Step 2:

Career Positioning Snapshot

In a focused workshop, we teach you how to apply smart, track KPIs, follow up with recruiters, and build momentum through structured outreach.

Step 3:

Learn How the Game Works

We reboot your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn as a cohesive positioning system aligned with how influence and fit are assessed in the Middle East.

Step 4:

Upgrade Your Basics

Run mock interviews with feedback, get deal templates and salary benchmarks, and prep live for negotiation moments, with precision.

Step 5:

Build Interview & Deal-Making Confidence

Use five 30-minute sprint calls to troubleshoot and adapt. Get fast tactical support via chat when decisions or challenges come up.

Step 6:

Agile Sprints and Support

Receive a Relocation Playbook and Cultural Brief with insights on workplace norms, team dynamics, and executive etiquette tailored to your destination.

Step 7:

Transition with Confidence

Through bi-weekly sessions and on-call advisory in your first 90 days, we help you navigate internal dynamics and build credibility quickly.

Step 8:

Career Mapping & Role Strategy

Marina Sushentseva

Head of Middle East

Marina is an exceptional career coach with a track record of helping professionals land high-impact roles across the Middle East. With hands-on experience in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, including supporting corporate growth ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, she knows how to unlock opportunities in complex, fast-moving markets.

Previously a Partner at VM Group, she worked on Vision 2030 initiatives and helped international tech firms successfully launch across the Gulf. At InConnect Global, she built go-to-market frameworks tailored to local policy, culture, and business dynamics.

Today, Marina blends her regional expertise with deep coaching insight, guiding clients through strategic career moves, relocations, and personal positioning to stand out and succeed in the Gulf.

Ready to start your journey to the Middle East?
Start with a rapid 30 min profile assessment:

Rapid Call (30 min) (£99)

Reviews from our Middle East Clients

Reena

Sustainability Manager (Riyadh)

As a woman, I had doubts about relocating to Saudi Arabia and I wasn’t sure what to expect, mainly I was worried mainly if I would feel isolated and if would there be support from others for the first 12 months. Working with Marina helped me figure out a clear next step in my career in Saudi, but just as important, she helped me build a strong female network. Was such a relief to start connecting with similar people!
Oliver

Technical Director (KSA)

Worked with Marina while applying for a Technical Director role in Saudi. The process felt very fluid, Marina is really good at small details, and I really felt I could trust her throughout the process. The mock interviews were particularly useful as I didn't have any cultural understanding of the Middle East mentality. Got the offer. Would recommend.
Mariam

Digital PM

I was so fed up with hitting ‘apply’ and getting ghosted that I actually stopped bothering to open the emails as they were all negative. I thought maybe I needed to redo my CV again. But Marina told me straight up, “you don’t have a CV problem, you have a visibility problem.” She helped me figure out who I should be talking to and how, and for the first time, people actually replied. One of those conversations turned into a referral, and then a job offer in Riyadh. She has such a great natural feeling for understanding what to do. Thanks!
Daniel

Business Development

Applying for jobs in Qatar was very frustrating until I spoke to Marina. She was refreshingly honest, told me most of the hiring in the Middle East happens behind the scenes, and helped me build a strategy that didn’t rely on job boards. It was a bit awkward at first, messaging people I didn’t know. But she guided me through it. A few weeks later, I had a call with a managing partner, and now I’ve signed an offer and I’m moving to Doha! So happy!

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Frequently asked questions

Is this just for people who already have a job offer?

No. Most of our clients are in transition, figuring out how and where to enter the Middle East market strategically.

Do I need to be in Saudi or UAE to work with you?

No. We work remotely with international clients around the world who are exploring, planning, or executing Middle East transitions.

Will you send my CV to companies?

No. We don’t do job placement. We build your positioning and influence map so the right companies come to you.

I’m not sure which program I need.

Book a free 15-min clarity call — we’ll help you assess fit.

I’ve already worked in the Middle East, but want to pivot. Can you help?

Absolutely. Talk to Marina to get a steer on which package will work for you.