How to find a job in Dubai?

Julien

Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

Grand Baie

17 years of happy life abroad

Julien

03 September 2007 11:13:51

52411

Julien

03 September 2007 11:13:51

52411

Grand Baie

Hi everybody,

How did you find your job in Dubai? Is there any recommended website?

Would you recommend a recruitment company or headhunters?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with us

Julien

Seabee

Contributor

Member since 11 September 2006

Terrigal NSW

Seabee

04 September 2007 09:13:02

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Seabee

04 September 2007 09:13:02

105

Terrigal NSW

According to a recruitment agancy boss on radio this morning, research shows that between 50% and 70% of jobs are found by networking.
There are so many unprofessional recruitment agencies around that finding a good reputable one is the key if you plan to go that route. The classified section of Gulf News is another good option.

Julien

Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

Grand Baie

17 years of happy life abroad

Julien

04 September 2007 19:32:57

52411

Julien

04 September 2007 19:32:57

52411

Grand Baie

So it's not easy to find a job in Dubai when you are not already living in the city?

Seabee

Contributor

Member since 11 September 2006

Terrigal NSW

Seabee

05 September 2007 11:41:26

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Seabee

05 September 2007 11:41:26

105

Terrigal NSW

Julien, hundreds and often, literally, thousands of people apply for each job. Example - my wife is Office General Manager. When the job was advertised the company received over one thousand applications. She advertised for a secretary, applications to the company website. In two days they had over 4,000 applications.
Nearly 300,000 people moved to Dubai last year - that's eight hundred people every day.
With that level of activity, being here to go to interviews, network with people etc gives you a much better chance.

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