2. How We Can Help
• We realise that trying to find a new job in foreign country is not
always an enjoyable task. Our aim is to take the stress out of the
process, leaving you to concentrate on the most important
decision...choosing the right company and location for you.
• We have an established, strategic network of clients across the
Middle East, Asia and Australia. Our longstanding relationship with
these companies and understanding of how they operate mean that
we can provide detailed advice on who is best for you.
• From the initial telephone conversation through to offer acceptance,
we are here to provide CV advice, interview hints and tips, discuss
salary expectations and help guide you through the process.
3. Our History and Ethos
• Holland & Tisdall have been established for 7 years
• We have doubled in size for the past four years, and are
currently a team of 18 consultants.
• We recruit throughout the UK and internationally, placing
candidates across the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
• Our Ethos –
• Our common values are; honesty, integrity, reliability,
innovation, ambition and a superior quality of service.
• To provide a bespoke service to our clients
• Providing only quality candidates, ensuring a good
match between personality, corporate culture and goals
for the future
• Focus on building meaningful long-term relationships
4. How we operate as a company
• We further differentiate ourselves within a competitive
market via our candidate ownership model;
• Chosen to align every parties’ interests throughout
their working relationship with you.
• To provide our candidates with an unrivalled end-to-
end service throughout their recruitment process.
• We are only incentivised to find you the best role at
the best company for you. Thus we will provide you
with information not just about the role itself, but the
company culture and your real earning and
progression potential.
5. Our Core Business Units
• Recruitment to Recruitment
• Graduates
• In-House Recruitment & HR
• Sales
6. Media Sales Recruitment
• Specialists in all verticals of Media and Media Sales.
• We recruit globally, focusing on London, Europe, UAE
and Australia; all strong media markets.
• We focus on the following areas:
• Publishing and Online
• New and Digital
• Sponsorship and Delegate
• Broadcast and Outdoor media
• Our talent pool encompasses both Agency Sales
Negotiators and Direct Sellers in both B2B and B2C
markets for Publishing and Media houses focused on
Trade, Business, Consumer, Business Intelligence,
Online Recruitment, Global Events &
Conferences and Contract publishing.
7. Creative Media Recruitment
• We also specialise in Creative and technical side of
Media.
• Working exclusively with International Publishers,
Editorial, Production Professionals, PR & Marketing,
Events Managers and Media Buyers and Planners.
• The sectors that we focus on are Agency, Publishing,
Broadcast , and Events for these roles.
• Our talent pool encompasses creative professionals
from large blue chips through to very specialised niche
companies. Our impeccable service has allowed us to
network with a broad range of these profiles through
excellent referrals.
8. Holland &Tisdall Graduate Plus
• Running parallel to our senior recruitment team to deliver
junior consultants to our most forward thinking clients.
• We have the experience to source and deliver 3 distinct
profiles profile to the market;
1. Experienced Business-to-Business sales professionals
2. Ex-Industry Professionals with a capacity for sales.
3. Exceptional graduates with the potential and desire to build an
outstanding career within recruitment.
9. In-House & HR Division
• Launched in March 2007 to deliver in-house recruitment
professionals to cater for the growing demand from our
candidates and clients.
• Our horizontal coverage includes both RPO solutions
and Client-side positions.
• Vertically we cover the entire market from entry level
resourcers up to Strategic Management roles and clients
services directors.
• Human Resource roles serviced from HR Assistant to
HR Director in permanent, fixed term and contract
positions in Commerce, Banking and the Public Sector.
10. UAE Information
• Seven Emirates make up the United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi and Dubai are
the most developed
• Population – Dubai: 1.6 million
Abu Dhabi: 1.4 million
• GDP – Dubai: $54.3 billion in 2007 – $108 billion by 2015
Abu Dhabi: $99 billion in 2007 – $159 billion by 2010
• Economic growth – Dubai: 11% in 2007
Abu Dhabi: 8.2% in 2007
• No income, corporation or sales tax
• £20 billion being spent on construction of free-trade zones in Dubai
• Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) the fastest growing free-trade zone in
the world – enabling tax free status and 100% foreign ownership. Firms who
have set up here include Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Barclays Capital and
Merrill Lynch
• New airport costing £17 billion being built in Dubai, handling 120 million
passengers by 2015.
• Currently 1 million new homes being built in Dubai.
• £200 billion to be spent on infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi by 2015
11. Further Information
Dress Code at work
• This is smart-casual, although if you are attending business meetings you will need to dress
accordingly. Please remember that although Dubai is very “westernised”, it is a Muslim country
and respect should be given to local traditions and dress.
Car Hire
• You will need to get a temporary UAE license should you decide to hire a car. This is easy to
acquire. When you get your residency visa, you will need to get a permanent UAE license
Do’s & Don’ts
• TIPPING: DO…….tip in restaurants if you wish. A service charge is often added to the total but if
it isn’t a figure of 15% is standard. If you’re tipping porters and beach boys, Dhs 20 (£3) is plenty.
• ALCOHOL: DON’T……drink or be seen to be drunk outside of licensed premises in
hotels. Beware that drinking alcohol is not a part of Muslim culture and that drunken behaviour on
the street and drink driving are both punished harshly.
• PHOTOS: Do….take photographs for posterity but avoid military sites and ask permission if you
wish to snap a local person. Many will be happy to pose for photos but be sure to wait their
approval. Do not take photos of Arab women.
• TAXIS: DON’T…..expect taxi drivers to carry change. Many struggle to provide change for any
note greater than a Dhs50 (£7.50), so try to have a ready supply of smaller notes if you’re taking
cabs.
• HAND GESTURES: DON’T…..make rude hand gestures if you’re driving. The standard of driving
in Dubai leaves a lot to be desired but venting your frustrations can result in your arrest.
• DRUGS: DON’T......forget that there is zero tolerance of drug use in the UAE and that conviction
is likely to earn you a four-year prison sentence. While you’re extremely unlikely to be offered
drugs, if you are then say no.
12. Useful Links
• UAE Government Website – www.government.ae/gov/en/visitors/index.jsp
• Health in the UAE – www.uae.gov.ae
• Sponsorship information – www.government.ae/gov/en/res/expat/family/residency.jsp
• Currency Converter – www.xe.com
• Dubai City Guide – www.dubai.com
• Dubai International Airport – www.dubaiairport.com
• General Dubai Information – www.godubai.com
• Emirates Airlines – www.emirates.com/uk
• Hotels in Dubai – www.booking.com/city/ae/dubai.html
• Property Information– www.dubizzle.com
• Abu Dhabi City Guide – www.exploreabudhabi.ae
• Abu Dhabi International Airport – www.abudhabiairport.ae
• Etihad Airlines – www.etihadairways.com
• Hotels in Abu Dhabi – www.booking.com/region/ae/abu-dhabi.html
Holland & Tisdall accept no responsibility for the content of external websites
13. Where do I go from here?
For more information please contact us on:
Tel: 0207 337 0706
Email: info@hollandandtisdall.com
Website: www.hollandandtisdall.com
