The Middle East is one of the most preferred and searchable locations from Job hunters. Companies receive a lot of interest in the job opportunities they have listed and receive regular inquiries about the qualifications and experience required. Sometimes a job search can take a while due to this high demand and competition. Below are some tips to help you with your job search in the middle east.
Great resume :
We need to have an awesome resume as this is considered as the first gateway. On average, a recruiter will only spend 5-6 seconds checking out your resume.
Try to highlight your strengths and skills. Take some time to go over various resumes of similar field and make sure your resume can stand out in a matter of seconds. You can also try some online services for professional resumes.
Register in job boards :
We need to be registered in all leading middle east job boards. Try registering there and upload your resume.
Keep all your main skills listed in your online profile as many recruiters use search resumes features of these job boards, and many times, skills listed in profiles are used in these searches. Try registering in Fastspeed also.
Go Social :
Linkedin has become a popular place for recruiters to find candidates, and we can skip having our online professional presence there. Linkedin network references or connections can also help in highlighting your profile.
Direct Online Submission :
One can also try to post resumes to the company’s website directly. One can search for companies near to the preferred location and then go to their websites respectively.
Try to go to “jobs” or “career” section, and see if there is any matching open vacancy and apply it to it directly. One can also create a list of companies where he/she wants to work and regularly check the jobs section. Fastspeed in Qatar is also a good resource for this.
Keep updating :
Sometimes, it may take time to get your desired job. Even if you are employed or unemployed, and looking for a new job, then make sure you are regularly updating your skills.
Try recruiting agents :
Many Middle east businesses hire through headhunters.
Working with an agency is very common, and is still one of the best ways to procure a job in Middle east.
Good Network :
Middle east is known for hiring internally and among internal referenced candidates. Always keep checking with your friends for positions within the company or let them know that you are looking for a change. It helps if you know someone inside the company, and more chances to get the job.