By Zaheer Fazal
Dubai is an incredible place. Located in the Middle East, sun, sea and sand await for those that want to live and work in this small Emirate.
Because Dubai is a tax free country, it is a very attractive place to work. Not only are the salaries quite competitive for foreign nationals, expatriates can enjoy added benefits like housing, healthcare and tickets back to their native country as part of their employment package.
Unlike the UK or USA, the recruitment process is slightly different and can at times be quite frustrating for a getting a job in Dubai.
Below are a few do's and don't to make your search for a Job in Dubai as simple as possible.
Ensure you have a resume/CV which is tailored towards Dubai. It sounds obvious enough but not a lot of people know how to do this. Always include a photo in your CV, this way employers can see what you look like. Although in Western countries, you can't employ on looks alone (technically you can't in Dubai either) sadly it is the norm and employers do prefer this.
Include your gender. The reason is that sometimes they are looking for a specific gender based role. Depending on the type of role you are applying for, it is always advisable to also add your date of birth and age. This is so that you are not trying to apply for a CEO position at the tender age of 18 or Vice versa.
Nationality is also a factor in Dubai. When applying for a job, always include your nationality and if you are a dual national try and include the 'better' nationality. If you speak any Arabic then also add this as this is looked on favourably.
Unlike in the UK, short and sweet is how they prefer your CV, however in Dubai do not give them a one page CV as this will be detrimental, do however try and have your CV at least two pages if not three. Obviously your age and experience will determine the length of your CV.
Always write a cover letter. Keep it short, to the point and give the recruiter a reason to open your CV. Wherever possible try and address this to the person who will be reading your application.
If you are travelling to Dubai, try and send your CV by email first and then try to make some appointments with recruitment agents prior to getting there. This will save you a lot of time arranging meetings when you arrive. Also, it will allow you to free up some time for potential interviews. If there are no constraints on coming back quickly then actually being out there is a much better option as employers will see you as being accessible.
job, jobs, career
Because Dubai is a tax free country, it is a very attractive place to work. Not only are the salaries quite competitive for foreign nationals, expatriates can enjoy added benefits like housing, healthcare and tickets back to their native country as part of their employment package.
Unlike the UK or USA, the recruitment process is slightly different and can at times be quite frustrating for a getting a job in Dubai.
Below are a few do's and don't to make your search for a Job in Dubai as simple as possible.
Ensure you have a resume/CV which is tailored towards Dubai. It sounds obvious enough but not a lot of people know how to do this. Always include a photo in your CV, this way employers can see what you look like. Although in Western countries, you can't employ on looks alone (technically you can't in Dubai either) sadly it is the norm and employers do prefer this.
Include your gender. The reason is that sometimes they are looking for a specific gender based role. Depending on the type of role you are applying for, it is always advisable to also add your date of birth and age. This is so that you are not trying to apply for a CEO position at the tender age of 18 or Vice versa.
Nationality is also a factor in Dubai. When applying for a job, always include your nationality and if you are a dual national try and include the 'better' nationality. If you speak any Arabic then also add this as this is looked on favourably.
Unlike in the UK, short and sweet is how they prefer your CV, however in Dubai do not give them a one page CV as this will be detrimental, do however try and have your CV at least two pages if not three. Obviously your age and experience will determine the length of your CV.
Always write a cover letter. Keep it short, to the point and give the recruiter a reason to open your CV. Wherever possible try and address this to the person who will be reading your application.
If you are travelling to Dubai, try and send your CV by email first and then try to make some appointments with recruitment agents prior to getting there. This will save you a lot of time arranging meetings when you arrive. Also, it will allow you to free up some time for potential interviews. If there are no constraints on coming back quickly then actually being out there is a much better option as employers will see you as being accessible.
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