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Moving from UK to Pakistan - need help finding work

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Abbas685
  10/29/2014 01:25 EST

Hi,
I recently travelled to Pakistan and loved every second of it and am actively looking to move there permanently.

My parents were both born in Pakistan but I was born and bred in UK but have been constantly visiting since I was a child.

I understand the culture and way of life in Pakistan and won't have any issues living there, however, the only problem I am finding is that I am struggling to find any decent jobs.

I have no real specialist area, as I graduated in BSc Building Surveying 3 years ago but did not go into the field. Instead, I have got experience in Sales, Customer Service, Security and Claims Management. However, I am interested in any work that may be appropriate and has a reasonable salary.

Please could you offer me any advice on this matter.

Thank You

Navi1985
  11/28/2014 11:54 EST

Hi, I am in a similar situation to you as I've always wanted to move to Pakistan. When I graduated from university I spent 1 year looking for work but couldn't get anything. Now I work in Corporate Security and still looking at ways to live and work in Pakistan with a similar type of salary that I am earning here but it is very difficult.

The only way I see someone comfortably moving to Pakistan is if someone has qualifications and experience within engineering. I would personally love to work as a Corporate Security Officer but such a field in Pakistan does not exist.

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ozpk
  12/1/2014 01:12 EST

Hi
I understand that making a move back to Pakistan is not an easy one as I also made the same move a few years ago.
However I can say that there are plenty of opportunities for you here especially in the private sector. The real estate and construction sector is booming. Bahria Town is one example and there are other developers too. The only problem is that as you mentioned you don't have any relevant experience you should be willing to start from scratch. Otherwise you can also look for opportunities in BPOs, Touchstone, Abacus, SNL Financials to name a few.
Finally, you'll need some references too as looking for jobs through proper channel won't prove to be fruitful.

WorriedBritishPakistani
  3/1/2015 18:58 EST

Teach English in a language school. There are online tesol courses you can do or I did a teaching ielts course from the Manchester central school of English. It's a four day course for 250 pounds

zawar
  6/27/2015 23:15 EST

Try learning software development. Its not as difficult as engineering. You can take a short course where you are, or If you have a place to stay in Pakistan with relatives, you could take a software training and certification in Pakistan.

zawar
  6/27/2015 23:15 EST

Try learning software development. Its not as difficult as engineering. You can take a short course where you are, or If you have a place to stay in Pakistan with relatives, you could take a software training and certification in Pakistan.

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sunshinebumblebee
  5/31/2016 17:45 EST

there are loads of jobs in Pakistan in different fields

Right now I cannot recall the name of the website but google it.

google jobs in Pakistan

if you get really stuck email me as I know people in Pakistan who may help you

Sjalali71
  7/13/2016 16:58 EST

Check out mustakbil.com

I am doing the same myself and moving to Karachi. Keep in touch and good luck with the move.

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