Most GCC firms cautious on hiring, says poll

Most recruiters in the GCC region are adopting a cautious stance amid the global economic crunch, according to a new survey.

The poll by Naukrigulf.com, which interviewed more than 400 employers in the Gulf region, revealed a minor improvement in hiring sentiment when compared to July last year but is still lower than what it was in the beginning of 2012.

The survey showed that 68 percent of recruiters said that new jobs will be created in 2013 compared to 64 percent last July.

Among the recruiters predicting a positive sentiment, 48 percent said that jobs will be for those with 4-8 years experience while 40 percent said jobs will be for the 1-3 years experience levels.

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