Many individuals choose to work in the region, but what are the key driving forces? Could a job in the Middle East be right for you? In this blog post, we take a closer look at why it is that so many people are happy with their work and lifestyle in the Middle East. Earning […]

Attention Duhokis!  MSELECT Academy is returning to Duhok this summer with a brand new offering: the Project Management Professional (PMP)® preparation course, to take place in Duhok from July 29 to August 4, 2016. PMPs can be found leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, […]

Are you a seasoned Project Manager who aspires to become the best in his/her profession? Are you looking to achieve international standards on project management methods, techniques, best practices, and current trends? Do you want to increase your income and become eligible to work anywhere in the world? Then join MSELECT’s upcoming 40 hours course […]

If you’ve browsed our job listings here at MSELECT, then you’ll be aware that we have a wide range of roles listed. Specialists are in high demand, with employers seeking those who can bring proven skills and experience. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the demand for IT specialists in […]

With oil accounting for approximately 90% of government revenues in Iraq, the oil sector continues to have a dominant role within the local economy. Despite recent signs of an upturn, the low oil prices that have been in evidence over a prolonged period has put pressure on government finances. Against this backdrop, however, there have […]

MSELECT Academy is now offering internationally certified IT courses and qualifying exams in MS Office, Adobe and several other popular software programs through Microsoft and Certiport.  The Microsoft Office suite presents an exciting opportunity for academic and career-training institutions to improve desktop computing skills. With this software comes Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, a valuable […]

We are pleased to announce the launch of MSELECT Academy – the capstone of MSELECT’s internationally renowned Training & Development center in Iraq. On April 11, 2016, we hosted an Open House for our valued clients, job-seekers and candidates at our Training Center in Erbil, where more than 100 visitors watched a 30-minute presentation about our […]

In the first part of our series on recruitment mistakes, we considered interview questions, the role of an interview within the overall process and the importance of taking the opportunity to sell your business to prospective employees. In this second article, we take a closer look at some additional areas. Writing a weak job specification […]

In our last blog post, we concentrated on some tips for employers. We thought that it would be informative to take a look at the top recruitment mistakes, so you can avoid the sort of problems that other businesses frequently encounter. Getting the interview questions wrong An interview sometimes lasts for considerably less time than […]

The energy sector is currently experiencing a period of some uncertainty, which is being driven by a number of factors. The slowdown of the Chinese economy, the emergence of new US supplies of oil and gas, plus the increasing use of renewable sources of energy are all contributing to the reduced oil price, which is […]