Some hiring insights from Dubai ☀️
I recently joined the hiring process at Property Finder and thought I’d share what I learned for any designers here in Dubai looking for senior roles.
🥸 Experience matters
To apply for a senior role, companies now ask for 5+ years of experience. For a head role, it’s often 10+ years. So, if your CV isn’t making it past the first stage, this might be why.
🏆 Being a great designer isn’t always enough
One thing I learned? Even if you’re a fantastic designer, you might not get the job. I’ve interviewed designers and given them a strong “yes,” but they didn’t move forward. Why? It’s about the company’s culture, the way teams work, and what they expect from a designer. Sometimes, if you’re very outspoken, curious or opinionated, it can work against you… unless you’re lucky to meet people in the interview who value that.
🤗 But there’s hope
If you find the right team, they’ll appreciate your passion and curiosity. It happened for me, and it can happen for you too.
Anyone else faced similar challenges? Or have tips to share? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
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