Top tips for job seekers in Qatar

In today’s globalised world finding a good job is perhaps the hardest thing to do. But good things don’t come easy and as the saying goes, the harder you work the luckier you get, expecting to get a good job to be a cake walk is nothing but fanciful thinking. Finding and getting good job needs a dedicated and proper strategy and the willingness to accept one’s shortcomings and then working to overcome those shortcomings. Today we would like to provide a rough guide to all job-seekers that will at least make the process of job finding easier if nothing else.

Where to look?

One of the plus sides of living in age of the internet is that one has access to tons of information. As a job seeker the first thing that you must do is register yourself with at least 2-3 job portals such as Bayt, QatarHire.com, DohaCareers.com etc. this would cover your online job hunting and most of these sites host jobs from verified employers so getting duped is one less thing for you to worry. IN addition to the job portals, attend job fairs where you get to interact potential employers face to face and also get to know who you are competing with.

SWOT yourself.

The job market in Qatar is become as competitive as any other place in the world, the level of competitiveness may vary from sector to sector. The first thing that every job seeker must do is analyse his/her strengths and weaknesses. Business school graduates may be more familiar with the SWOT concept, the acronym stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. By doing a SWOT analysis of yourself, you will be able to exactly pinpoint what your strengths are and what you weaknesses are and how you can reinforce your strengths and overcome your weaknesses. Doing so will also boost your confidence and give you a clear picture about your career trajectory and priorities.

Evaluate your skills

You have been appearing in interviews and have been called to discuss salary by few companies, now would be the right to evaluate your skills in monetary terms. Research the salary trends in your sector, find out what other people with a similar skill set as that of yours are being paid, additionally you can also make use of the salary comparison tools provided on the job portals. Once you have done that, you would arrive at a salary figure that is acceptable to you and remember salary is always negotiable, and at the negotiating table you would be on your own, just remember not to appear desperate or arrogant.

Make your CV unique.

The days when all CVs used to be a couple of pages listing the candidate’s education and prior experience are long past us. A unique CV is your chance to create a lasting impression in the mind of an employer. Even employers have started to embrace new ways of assessing candidates before recruiting them, some even ask candidates to make a personal video to apply for a job.

Make sure your CV is unique and at the same time highlights everything about you such as skill set, personal experiences, career ambitions, work experience etc.

Keep your profile updated

We live in the age of the internet and having a profile on one of the many job portals would be helpful. It has become an established practice for employers to look up the candidates on the job portals once their CVs are received or shortlisted. Having an up to date profile will increase your chances of being called for interviews and at the same time allow more employers to look at your profile based on your skills, experiences and other preferences.

Networking

The job market is tough and having a friend or a relative or even an acquaintance in a position to put in a word for you is a blessing. Having an online profile, an impressive CV may not be enough to get you a job and that’s where people contact comes in and this is a huge factor in countries like Qatar as word of mouth is still a big thing in this side of the world. So, building relations and connecting with more people would only increase your chances of getting the job.

Patience is a virtue

Job hunting can be an excruciating process but despair and hopelessness is not an option. All things happen when they are meant to happen. Don’t lose hope during the job hunting process, use that time instead to enhance your skillset, overcome your weaknesses. Hiring processes can take up to 3 months if not more. Use this time to polish your skills and be patient, you’ll get there.

Credit: Qatar day

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