Has Hiring in Dubai Turned Into Tinder? | Rooslán Totrov

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chatGRG explores how careers are built, shaped, and evolved in an AI-driven world. In a region where opportunity moves fast, careers are rarely linear. Being skilled is not enough. How you position yourself, how you show up, and how your experience translates into opportunity matter. chatGRG brings together leaders, founders, hiring managers, and regional influencers to share honest perspectives on building careers in the Gulf. We speak openly about getting hired, navigating multiple career moves, and understanding how decisions are made behind closed doors. Across these conversations, we also explore how personal brand and career visibility influence hiring outcomes, progression, and long-term credibility, especially in a market where reputation travels quickly. Produced through GRG, the region’s largest independently owned recruitment firm, the discussions are shaped by real access to senior hiring environments and market insight. This is not theory or motivation. It is experience-led discussion on careers, visibility, hiring dynamics, and what it takes to build long-term momentum. If you are building yourself or navigating your next move, this is the insight most people only gain after years in the market.

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Has Hiring in Dubai Turned Into Tinder? | Rooslán Totrov - Global Executive TA Leader

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2 months ago

Has Hiring in Dubai Turned Into Tinder? | Rooslán Totrov - Global Executive TA Leader

The Middle East job market isn’t what it used to be. Power has shifted, AI is creeping into hiring decisions, and many are realising that the so-called “Promised Land” comes with its own fine print.

In this episode, we sit down with Rooslán Totrov, Global Executive Talent Acquisition Leader, for a brutally honest take on what’s really happening behind closed doors. From companies posting fake jobs just to “see what’s out there” to treating candidates like swipe options, Rooslán calls out the harsh reality shaping today’s hiring scene.

Some hard truths Rooslán shares:
↳ How the job market flipped from candidate-driven to company-led.
↳ The ethical dilemma of employers taking advantage of desperate candidates.
↳ Why AI keeps failing in leadership hiring.

If you’ve ever wondered why landing a job in the Middle East feels more like dating than recruiting, this episode will make you rethink how hiring really works.

(00:00:00) Opening: The Brutal Reality of Dubai's Job Market (00:01:02) The Promised Land Misconception (00:02:48) When Hiring Managers Hold All the Cards (00:03:27) The Dark Side of Recruitment: Taking Advantage of Desperation (00:06:46) Survival Strategies for Job Seekers (00:10:18) The 30-40% Pay Cut Reality (00:12:10) Leadership Hiring: Why Gut Feeling Still Rules (00:14:55) The Assessment Game: Tools or Filters? (00:18:22) Hiring Has Turned Into Tinder (00:21:07) AI in Executive Search: A Dangerous Marriage (00:25:58) Speaking Gen Z While Wearing a Tuxedo (00:30:01) Closing: Making Organizations Great Again

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