FEBRUARY 2021 | THE PREMIUM RECRUITING MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 02
LEBANON: A NATION OF TALENT AND HOPE
What defines a country? Is it a flag? A piece of land? A constitution? These elements constitute what we call a state.
But a state is not a nation.
A nation isn’t just a group of people living together. It is far great than that. It is a common land, economy, history, and language. It is recognized by the international community, a member of the United Nation, and acts independently.
Therefore, Lebanon is not just a country. It is an independent nation that is a member of the Arab World.
Unfortunately, our citizens are facing a crisis.
THE PROBLEM
Lebanon is not short of talents. According to the World Economic Forum, it is ranked 10th in Education Quality worldwide. Universities such as the Lebanese University (LU), the American University of Beirut (AUB), the Lebanese American University (LAU), Université Saint-Joseph (USJ), the University of Balamand (UOB), the Notre-Dame University (NDU), among others are regional leaders in education and academic research.
The local youth is educated and ready to become productive members of society. Last year, more than 80,874 students graduated from LU, as well as 8,000 from AUB and 7,000 from LAU.
Unfortunately, many of these hopeful talents end up without a job. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates, in 2020, more than 17.8% of the labor force ages 15-24 are without work, despite seeking employment. This is notably better than the post-2006 war environment. However, we can notice that youth unemployment is rising again, slowly but surely.
These numbers are estimates, and, considering the ongoing dollar crisis, the reality is probably far more concerning. It is extremely difficult to be a fresh graduate in Lebanon. What's the solution?
Source: ILO, 2021 Estimates
THE SOLUTION
Lebanese people were never geographically bound. The diaspora counts more than 14 million Lebanese people worldwide. There are more Lebanese people in Brazil than in Lebanon! Other major locations include Argentina (3.5M), Colombia (1M), US (500K), Australia (350k), France (300k). Many members of this diaspora are decision-makers, entrepreneurs, job creators. Just recently, the Lebanese government honored a team of 8 Lebanese scholars for their work in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. These people preserve a special connection to their homeland. It’s in the blood that runs through their veins.
To paraphrase Said Akl, there is a contractual bond between the people of Lebanon and their land. Sustaining and strengthening that bond is the duty of every Lebanese person. In such challenging times, we only have each other. Our youth deserves better. Lebanese businesspeople and decisionmakers are able to provide opportunities for our brightest talents. With the prevalence of remote working, this has become easier than ever. The diaspora can easily recruit locals. The employer, wherever they are based, can benefit from financially appealing recruitment solutions while simultaneously investing in their homeland. The employee will have access to a variety of different opportunities, without ever having to leave the country. It’s a win-win situation! This is the mission Premium Recruiting NGO aims to fulfill.
WHERE TALENT MATTERS!
The platform allows recruiters from all over the world to post a job offer and benefit from a selective recruitment process, completely free of charge!
Candidates will follow a very thorough selection process: they will have to pass a cognitive aptitude test, a communication test, and a series of assessments before reaching the interview stage.
With Premium Recruiting, you’re guaranteed to receive the best of the best!
Lebanese locals can apply to any listed position they are eligible for. They will be able to work from the comfort of their home in Lebanon. These opportunities will take your career to the next level.
As of today, the Premium Recruiting website lists more than 15 different jobs from 5 different countries (Lebanon, United States, Kuwait, Canada, Nigeria) and already has over 5,532 candidates.
So, what are you waiting for?
