Work Experience Placement – Dubai (3 Months)
We are looking for a recent graduate based in Dubai to join us for a three-month work experience placement supporting research, meetings and events.
This role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in executive search for Hanson Search MENA. The team work on senior leadership roles across a range of high growth clients and government entities.
The successful candidate will support a range of projects including research, organising meetings and events, and assisting with day-to-day coordination across the team. If the placement is successful, it could lead to a longer-term internship or potentially a full-time role.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting research and market mapping projects
- Assisting with arranging meetings and coordinating diaries
- Using a varity of tech tools for presentations
- Helping organise events and roundtables with business leaders in the region
- Conducting background research on companies, sectors and senior executives
- Supporting project coordination and administrative task
What we are looking for
- A recent graduate based in Dubai
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Well read on current affairs, business and international issues
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent microsoft and AI skills, experience or ablity to learn packages such as linkedin, canva etc
- Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
Working arrangements
• Three-month placement
• Hybrid working (Dubai based)
• Opportunity to gain exposure to international executive search and advisory work
• Potential pathway to an internship or full-time role for the right candidate
Please send a CV and a short note outlining your interest.
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