Will I be able to find a job in Kuwait?

When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Kuwait, they reponded...

"It is adviseable to apply from your country. Main industry is oil industry, lot of financial/investment companies, good teaching jobs, hospitals..," commented one expat who made the move to Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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"Main industries are banking/investment, oil and gas, hotel, logistics/defense, shipping, aviation. Most people find jobs through recruiters, however, there are very few that are professional and that will even respond to you and/or meet with you," remarked another expat in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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Will I be able to find a job in Kuwait?

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.