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“How Can I Find a Job in Dubai?” Recruitment Agencies Tips

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MARCH 19, 2012 BY M. K. SAFI

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I wish there was a straight one, two, three steps plan that if you followed, you’d land a great job in Dubai. The truth is: a job
search is not that simple. But there are resources which you can utilize to make your job search more effective. This entire Salaries in Dubai
free website was created to help you find a great career in Dubai. Dubai Resume/CV

I’ll walk you through the various resources at your disposal. Executive Jobs in Dubai

If you’re just starting your Dubai job search… Moving to Dubai Topics
There are a few things that you need to understand. First, you need to know how companies go about recruiting people Cost of Living in Dubai
from within and outside of Dubai. Understanding the recruitment process in Dubai will allow you to more efficiently Visa, Residency and Sponsorship
allocate your job hunting efforts.
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And if this is your first time looking for a job whether in or outside of Dubai, I highly recommend reading the guide on the Employment Contract Tips
nature of the relationship between a job seeker, a job, and an employer.
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Preparing for your Dubai job search.
Having the right frame of mind in your Dubai job hunt is probably the most important thing. Next in importance is how you
present yourself to hiring managers and recruiters. Your CV/resume is the document that you use to market yourself. I Free CV Review
have created a guide to help you understand the unique requirements of a Dubai CV/resume.

I also recommend that you get the help of a professional CV/resume writer. This company does a free CV review as part
of their outreach to job hunters. To submit your CV to them, click here.

You’re now ready to launch.

It’s time to attack the Dubai job market. You’ll tackle your Dubai job search challenge from multiple fronts.

1. Recruitment agencies in Dubai

2. Companies and hiring managers in Dubai
3. Your own network Find a Job in Dubai
Accounting Jobs
Recruitment agencies in Dubai
Architecture Jobs
You can start by contacting and working with headhunters and recruitment agencies in Dubai. I have written a guide to
Art, Design, & Creative Jobs
help you understand the role of recruitment agencies in helping you secure a job in Dubai. I have also compiled a list of the
most trusted recruitment agencies in Dubai. And it’s one of the most popular pages on this website. Banking & Finance Jobs
Construction Jobs
Hiring Companies in Dubai
Customer Service Jobs
One of the most feared, yet most effective, job hunting methods is cold-contacting companies. Yes, I know it is difficult. I
been there. But it is vital that you do it. And by contacting companies, I don’t mean simply digging up any email address Engineering Jobs
you find on their website and emailing them your CV. I mean that you should prepare a polished sales pitch and present it Hospitality & Travel Jobs
to your target company. Approach companies by building relationships with professionals who already work in your HR & Recruitment Jobs
targeted companies. You can find such professionals on online networks such as LinkedIn (recommended) or Xing.
Information Technology Jobs
To research companies in Dubai, checkout this guide. Using this companies in Dubai guide, build a short list of companies
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and focus your efforts on them.
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Your own network Management Positions
Another very powerful job hunting medium is your own network. These are the people you know who may connect you with Marketing & PR Jobs
hiring managers and companies in Dubai. Don’t under estimate the power of the people you know. Contact your friends
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and family and ask them for help and to forward your information to anyone else who might be interested in hiring you or
helping you in your job search.
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The reason I didn’t mention using your own network first, before recruitment agencies and companies, is because you will
want to first familiarize your self with the job market, polish your presentation and pitch, and enhance your job hunting Dubai Employ…
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skills. Your own network is probably not as vast as recruitment agencies and companies. Therefore, opportunities from
your own network are scarce and more valuable.

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You may be thinking “But what about job sites, should I upload my CV there?” Job sites are for lower quality jobs and they
are the least effective job hunting method. Your time is much better devoted to the methods mentioned above. But if you
would still like to use job sites, I compiled a list of all the job sites that list Dubai-specific jobs. More Dubai Jobs Guides
Dubai Job Hunter's Starter Guide

When you get job offers and hot leads… Read Our Blog
 Once you start getting job offers and leads, there are a few things you’ll want to do. The Recruitment Process

Research salaries in Dubai to see if you’ve been given fair compensation for the position you’ve been offered. The Jobseeker's Mindset
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If you want to negotiate a better compensation (and you always should), understand how a Dubai salary is broken down
and get some negotiation tips here. How to Conduct Your Search

You’ll also need to know your rights when it comes to your employment contract and labour law in Dubai. Dubai Jobs Scams
Why Dubai?

To know about living and moving to Dubai

If you’re outside of Dubai and planning to travel to Dubai or if you have questions about the city, I have a few resources for Are you a recruiter or a career
that. expert in Dubai?
For those who are planning to move to Dubai, I have a guide on how much transportation, accommodation, and food Give your expertise the
generally cost in Dubai. And you can find answers to Dubai visa, residency, and sponsorship questions. For other general exposure it deserves by
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A bit more to know about Dubai jobs in Dubai.

Here are a few more job hunting resources that you may find useful, depending on your current job hunting phase. Start right now »

Dubai Jobs Scams — in this area you can find information about the various scams that dishonest people use to steal
money from unsuspecting job hunters.
Executive Jobs in Dubai — if you’ve heard about the high salaries that company executives get paid in Dubai and if
you’re interested in getting a piece of the action, you can find tips and information here.
News by job sector — you can also read up on the news in a specific job sector in Dubai. For example, accounting jobs
in Dubai, construction jobs in Dubai, IT jobs in Dubai, and more. You can find a complete list on the right sidebar.

So, I hope you’ll find all of these resources helpful to your job search in Dubai. Good luck!

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