Career Confessions with Paul Bassil

From launching ventures in Lebanon to leading talent and education initiatives across the GCC, Paul Bassil’s journey is one of bold pivots and lasting impact. In this episode, he shares hard-won lessons on career growth, resilience, and the power of continuous learning. Hear his take on what today’s job market demands, how nationalization is reshaping opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and what young professionals must do now to build future-ready careers.🔔 Never miss an episode! We’ve got fresh, unfiltered conversations dropping every other week with the HR innovators and career champions you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe to BaytCast and ring the bell so you’re always in the room: https://www.youtube.com/@Baytcom?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sTLIVz8cTQBgCqSdxrZLb?si=Zs3QqELvTK2N3NYmXNvXDgApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4jJu4wmAnghami: https://open.anghami.com/x3F7yekycTb00:00 – Intro05:25 – Transitioning from events to HR and education07:33 – Building people-first organizations16:01 – Challenges young professionals face today18:45 – What’s missing in today’s graduates25:31 – Nationalization in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: opportunities vs. realities32:44 – The gap between education and employment35:12 – How universities can better prepare students37:40 – Advice for young professionals entering the workforce40:10 – Reflections on adaptability and growth#BaytCast #CareerAdvice #Entrepreneurship #LearningAndDevelopment #HRLeadership #KuwaitJobs #SaudiJobs #Nationalization #JobMarketTrends #YouthDevelopment #CareerGrowth #TalentAcquisition