Discover the HR Expectations of Moroccans from Here and Elsewhere
14 April 2008
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In collaboration with The Network and The Intelligence Group, ReKrute.com gives you a sneak peek at the complete results of its first international study on the HR expectations of Moroccans compared to the rest of the world.
Following its alliance in May 2008 with The Network, the global network of leading employment portals in 119 countries, ReKrute.com, the Network's exclusive representative in Morocco, participated in this international survey conducted by The Network and The Intelligence Group. This survey covered 33 countries and ultimately included more than 66,000 respondents, including 1,302 Moroccans. The aim of this study is to identify general trends concerning the profile of candidates in Morocco and abroad, their expectations (gender equality, education level, most represented and most sought-after sectors and positions, etc.), job search methods, and their willingness to work internationally.
Launched in Morocco in July via the leading employment portal, this survey generated significant interest and recorded a total of 1,302 respondents, including 67% men and 33% women. This is, compared to other Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia where women represent 10% of respondents, the most equitable distribution and closest to that of France.
In Morocco, the most common field of study is Management with 23%, compared to 16% worldwide, followed by Finance (20%), Engineering (17%), and Commerce (13%). Clearly, the average education level is higher than the rest of the world. Many hold Master's degrees (42% vs. 30% worldwide), 5% have doctorates (vs. 2% worldwide), 0% have primary education (vs. 2% worldwide), and 6% have secondary education (vs. 11% worldwide).
A large majority of Moroccan respondents (81%) hold a Bachelor's +4/5 degree and are already employed, mainly in the ICT sector (14%) or Banking/Finance/Insurance, or are actively seeking employment. Furthermore, banking, commerce, consulting, and ICT are the most sought-after sectors among young Moroccans, while globally, consulting, ICT, and production are more popular. The particular appeal of banking, known here, is not as strong elsewhere. Indeed, Moroccans show a strong interest in this sector, which still represents job security in their eyes.
Regarding job selection criteria, Moroccans prioritize career opportunities, salary, and the chance to learn and train; the rest of the world remains equally focused on salary but also seeks challenges and benefits associated with the position (company car, etc.). Responsibility is a much stronger criterion in Morocco than in the rest of the world – 39% of candidates cite it, compared to 23% in the rest of the world.
The majority of respondents in Morocco, 88%, are willing to work abroad. The average is lower for the rest of the world, at 72%. This is due to certain countries where candidates are relatively reluctant to work abroad: in the United Kingdom, 21% strongly disagree, in Saudi Arabia 28%, and in Jordan 30%.
Most Moroccans choose France, Canada, or the USA as their preferred destinations.
Regarding job search methods, three main approaches were mentioned: search engines, press, and unsolicited applications.
Globally and in Morocco, search engines are the most used methods for searching for jobs abroad. "Thanks to this survey, we can now confirm the importance of our role as the leading employment portal in the Moroccan market: 57% of survey respondents, globally and in Morocco, state that they use employment portals in their job search." says Fouad El Bouanani, Marketing Manager at ReKrute.com.
National newspapers are also effective. They are cited by 45% of candidates, compared to 29% in the rest of the world. Local press, once thought to be nonexistent, is still mentioned by 14% of candidates, compared to 36% in the rest of the world.
Unsolicited applications account for 55% in Morocco compared to only 21% in the rest of the world. This is mainly because companies in Morocco do not spontaneously advertise jobs and lack dedicated HR websites (28% cite company websites in Morocco, compared to 45% in the rest of the world).
These results clearly demonstrate that e-recruitment has reached the same level of recognition in Morocco as in other European countries and remains the most used and effective method for job searching.
If you wish to access the details of this analysis, click here
The ReKrute Team
Posted on December 3, 2009
Following its alliance in May 2008 with The Network, the global network of leading employment portals in 119 countries, ReKrute.com, the Network's exclusive representative in Morocco, participated in this international survey conducted by The Network and The Intelligence Group. This survey covered 33 countries and ultimately included more than 66,000 respondents, including 1,302 Moroccans. The aim of this study is to identify general trends concerning the profile of candidates in Morocco and abroad, their expectations (gender equality, education level, most represented and most sought-after sectors and positions, etc.), job search methods, and their willingness to work internationally.
Launched in Morocco in July via the leading employment portal, this survey generated significant interest and recorded a total of 1,302 respondents, including 67% men and 33% women. This is, compared to other Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia where women represent 10% of respondents, the most equitable distribution and closest to that of France.
In Morocco, the most common field of study is Management with 23%, compared to 16% worldwide, followed by Finance (20%), Engineering (17%), and Commerce (13%). Clearly, the average education level is higher than the rest of the world. Many hold Master's degrees (42% vs. 30% worldwide), 5% have doctorates (vs. 2% worldwide), 0% have primary education (vs. 2% worldwide), and 6% have secondary education (vs. 11% worldwide).
A large majority of Moroccan respondents (81%) hold a Bachelor's +4/5 degree and are already employed, mainly in the ICT sector (14%) or Banking/Finance/Insurance, or are actively seeking employment. Furthermore, banking, commerce, consulting, and ICT are the most sought-after sectors among young Moroccans, while globally, consulting, ICT, and production are more popular. The particular appeal of banking, known here, is not as strong elsewhere. Indeed, Moroccans show a strong interest in this sector, which still represents job security in their eyes.
Regarding job selection criteria, Moroccans prioritize career opportunities, salary, and the chance to learn and train; the rest of the world remains equally focused on salary but also seeks challenges and benefits associated with the position (company car, etc.). Responsibility is a much stronger criterion in Morocco than in the rest of the world – 39% of candidates cite it, compared to 23% in the rest of the world.
The majority of respondents in Morocco, 88%, are willing to work abroad. The average is lower for the rest of the world, at 72%. This is due to certain countries where candidates are relatively reluctant to work abroad: in the United Kingdom, 21% strongly disagree, in Saudi Arabia 28%, and in Jordan 30%.
Most Moroccans choose France, Canada, or the USA as their preferred destinations.
Regarding job search methods, three main approaches were mentioned: search engines, press, and unsolicited applications.
Globally and in Morocco, search engines are the most used methods for searching for jobs abroad. "Thanks to this survey, we can now confirm the importance of our role as the leading employment portal in the Moroccan market: 57% of survey respondents, globally and in Morocco, state that they use employment portals in their job search." says Fouad El Bouanani, Marketing Manager at ReKrute.com.
National newspapers are also effective. They are cited by 45% of candidates, compared to 29% in the rest of the world. Local press, once thought to be nonexistent, is still mentioned by 14% of candidates, compared to 36% in the rest of the world.
Unsolicited applications account for 55% in Morocco compared to only 21% in the rest of the world. This is mainly because companies in Morocco do not spontaneously advertise jobs and lack dedicated HR websites (28% cite company websites in Morocco, compared to 45% in the rest of the world).
These results clearly demonstrate that e-recruitment has reached the same level of recognition in Morocco as in other European countries and remains the most used and effective method for job searching.
If you wish to access the details of this analysis, click here
The ReKrute Team
Posted on December 3, 2009
