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Why is getting a job in Dubai so hard? (compared to everywhere else in the world) Well, here’s the deal - The UAE offers a tax free income, a better quality of life, and a safer place to live than almost everywhere else in the world. (So who wouldn’t want to move here?) Here’s the catch… The talent flow is heavy. Job ads are heavily contested. You’ve got 1,000s of people battling for 1 interview. The more desirable factors a job market possesses, the more people will be competing for it. Now when this happens, companies hiring functions become overrun with unsuitable applicants. This is when businesses will start increasing their reliance on automating processes, and this is when it becomes a frustrating candidate experience. You might be great at what you do - but if you want to land interviews, you’ll need to be perceived as an a-tier applicant at every step of the way. I share insider tips that will help you do exactly that. Remember, your job search should take 2-4 weeks. Ps, I’ll be doing a session on how to bring interviews to you, hit like you’d like to join ✅

Want to land interviews in Dubai? Read this post. Here are some effective things to include in your search: 1: spend time researching & mapping out organisations, decision makers, and HR teams. 2: always apply during the week, applying for jobs on the weekend is going to provide a poor return. 3: increase your activity on LinkedIn in order to access roles before they get publically listed. 4: run thorough quality assurance checks, any mistakes will lead to you facing rejection. 5: connect, follow, and engage with as many relevant recruits, hiring teams, and companies. Got any questions? Let us know below. Ps, hit like on this post if you’re looking for your next role! ✅

How to get a job in Dubai: search tips, interview advice, hiring hacks. Dubai, a vibrant city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is renowned for its dynamic economy and status as a global business hub. The city’s economic landscape is notably diverse, encompassing traditional sectors like oil and gas and rapidly growing industries such as tourism, finance, real estate, and technology. This diversification has propelled Dubai into the limelight of international trade and investment and created many job opportunities for locals and expatriates. https://lnkd.in/de4uKHB4

With the UAE employment market experiencing a significant uptick in activity it offers fantastic growth and professional development for everyone who is currently working and residing in the UAE. It’s an achievement in itself to experience the opportunity of being selected for interviews in some of the fastest growing companies in the Middle East. However, on the flip-side it generates a much more aggressive level of competition. Here are some tips and advice to equip you in those stressful interview situations so that you can emerge as the best candidate and feel good about it. Tell your Mum and Dad, feel proud. Tell your brothers and sisters and motivate them too. Tell your friends, they don’t care, they’re your friends anyway, they love you. Tell your professional network and have a cheeky boast. It’s all good fun. Everyone says preparation, preparation, preparation but sometimes it’s just about luck. Being in the right place at the right time and being interviewed by the right people. So if you’re not getting what you want it’s not your fault, you’ve just got to work out what’s right for you and we’ll do our best to introduce you to the right people. Be lucky. Rak rsr-ME

I'll be speaking on 'The Soft Skills Employers Prioritize: What Every Job Seeker Should Know' at the Work Smart event by TishTash Communications. A lot of job seekers come to me asking about the skills they should have to get a job. And so, this opportunity seemed like the perfect way to answer that question to the masses. Work Smart is a great career event for job seekers to: - Network with recruiters - Attend informative talks and workshops - Learn, grow, and network with companies Details: 5th September Times Square Center, Dubai I'll be speaking at 1 PM - see you there! #softskills #jobsearch #networking ♻ Repost to let your network know about this event!

UAE, One of the ongoing issues that the company deals with is candidates who fail to show up on the scheduled joining day. Yes, This situation can be incredibly frustrating and disruptive, affecting lots of thing. If you've encountered this issue, you're not alone. Understanding why this happens and how to address it can help mitigate the impact and streamline your hiring process. Candidates may not show up for a variety of reasons. One of the most common issue is the temptation of counter-offers from their current employers. When candidates receive a counter-offer that significantly improves their current terms, Another factor is the ever-present competition in the UAE job market. Candidates might find a more attractive opportunity elsewhere between the time they accept an offer and their scheduled joining date. I think to address these challenges effectively, employers need to implement a few key strategies.This involves conducting detailed interviews, and clearly communicating job expectations and company culture. I believe somehow discussing the possibility of counter-offers early in the recruitment process can also be beneficial.  Anyways do share your own experiences and solutions for handling no-shows in the comments below. Let’s work together to overcome these challenges and enhance our hiring practices. #Recruitment #Hiring #consultants #Sales #together

HR: I see some gap in your resume what happened? Candidate: Actually, I had a fight with my previous job so I quit relentlessly. Never make this mistake during your Dubai job interview. It is not wise to talk badly about your previous company or boss you will look unprofessional. If you have a career gap justify it professionally like I took a break because I wanted to take some time off and reflect on my career plans and rework them. I took a break because I wanted to improve my technical skills so I could help my future company earn more profits. I took a break because of some personal family issues which require my attention. I took a break because I had health issues. I took a break to travel and experience different cultures, which has broadened my understanding and exposure. I took a break to work on personal projects that have advanced my skills and creativity. We advise that you prepare for your job interview by doing proper research about the company, its goals, and how you will be the best-suited person for the job role. Wish you all the best for your Dubai job interview. #Dubaijobinterview #Dubaijobinterviewtips #UAEjobinterviewtips #Dubaijobs #Dubaijobinterviewhacks #Learnwithfaiz #faizalam

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗔 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Dubai's scorching summer can slow down recruitment (but it doesn’t stop completely), your job hunt needn't follow suit! Here's how to make the most of this period and be a frontrunner when the market heats back up. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: This is prime time to polish your CV for the Dubai market. Tailor it to highlight the skills and experience employers need. Keep your CV looking professional and easy to read without logos and pictures!  𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼: Connect with recruiters and past colleagues, not everyone has left the country. Update them on your career goals and inquire about potential openings. Explore virtual industry events to build connections and gain insights. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂: Showcase your knowledge and passion on LinkedIn. Share industry articles, participate in relevant discussions, and actively engage with hiring managers. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Dubai summers can be unpredictable. Practice mock interviews online to stay sharp and overcome any nerves when the real interview arrives which could happen during the summer months. 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆: While summer applications might progress slower, some companies might be finalising positions before the summer exodus. Keep applying, but consider focusing on roles with earlier start dates. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Recruiters are your allies in the Dubai job market. Seek out established recruitment firms specialising in your industry. Provide them with a detailed CV tailored to their preferred format and a clear understanding of your career goals. Building a strong working relationship with a recruiter can significantly enhance your job hunting success. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆. By utilising the slower months to invest in yourself and develop a strategic partnership with recruiters, you'll be well-positioned to be remembered by them as the market picks up post summer. For more hints and tips, as well as our active jobs, please visit 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺

In line with our #JuneJobSearchChallenges Claire S. shares some expert tips on how to continue your job search this summer.

Our first free webinar was a hit! From an initial 60 minute session for ambitious candidates to learn expert tips on getting hired on a Sunday morning, we did a 2 hour power packed interactive webinar loaded with insights on soft skills, tips on how to nail interviews, and social networking! Our turnout was much higher than expected. Based on such a positive response, we’re now making this a monthly event :) My passion has always been to help people and businesses realize their full potential. As a growing HR / Recruitment / Executive Search firm based in Dubai, we understand the expectations hiring managers have from ideal candidates, and while no one is perfect, this is our way to give back to our community of ambitious candidates seeking to unlock their next career move. Please feel free to reach out via our company page Empleo Consultants | Best HR and Recruitment Consultancy in Dubai to register for the free career webinars. We’ve also started monthly paid workshops for a tailored approach on how to help you elevate your career. Please connect with me to learn more. #empleoconsultants #recruitment #executivesearch #careercoaching