Ran into an old colleague at a coffee shop in Dubai today. We started chatting about the job market here. He mentioned that most of his recent interviews came from referrals, not online applications. Made me realize how crucial networking is in this city.... moreRan into an old colleague at a coffee shop in Dubai today. We started chatting about the job market here. He mentioned that most of his recent interviews came from referrals, not online applications. Made me realize how crucial networking is in this city. Sometimes it’s not just what you know, but who you know. less