Guides
Guides for skilled workers
Practical, plain-English advice for tradespeople looking for work in the Gulf and abroad – written from what we see every day while collecting vacancies.
How to spot fake overseas job offers and recruitment-fee scams
Practical checklist for electricians, welders, drivers and other tradespeople to recognise fake Gulf and overseas job offers before paying anyone or travelling.
7 min read
Reading a Gulf job offer: salary, allowances, gratuity and leave explained
What basic salary, food and accommodation allowances, overtime, end-of-service gratuity and annual leave mean in a Saudi, UAE or Qatar job offer for skilled workers.
8 min read
Saudi skills verification and trade tests: what skilled workers should expect
How the Saudi Skill Verification Program and employer trade tests work for electricians, plumbers, welders and other tradespeople going to Saudi Arabia.
6 min read
Welding positions and certifications explained: 1G to 6G, TIG, ARC and MIG
Plain-English guide to welding positions (1G–6G, 1F–4F), processes (TIG/GTAW, ARC/SMAW, MIG/GMAW, FCAW) and codes like ASME IX and AWS D1.1 that appear in welder job ads.
7 min read
Shutdown and turnaround jobs in the Gulf: what they are and how to get one
Guide to plant shutdown and turnaround work in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar – trades hired, contract length, safety certificates, pay and what to expect on site.
6 min read
How to write a CV for electricians, welders, fitters and drivers
Simple CV template and tips for blue-collar and skilled-trade workers applying for jobs in the Gulf, Europe, Canada and Australia.
6 min read
Skilled trade jobs in Canada, Germany and Norway: how foreign workers apply
Overview of how electricians, welders, mechanics and other tradespeople find jobs and work permits in Canada, Germany and Norway – recognition, licences and official job sites.
8 min read