Tips to land a job in Dubai this 2017

Adopt these tips to get closer to your dream job this year

Is getting a new job on top of your New Year resolutions? Are you looking at relocating yourself to Dubai and don't know where to start? January would be the right month to set out your job goals and begin a fresh search.
We bring to you tips to follow to land an exciting opportunity in 2017:
Sharing pleasantries
If you haven't connected with some of your social contacts for a while, now would be the right time. You could share New Year greetings and retouch with your former colleagues and business contacts. This would give you a window to ask for any openings in their firm or references they can offer.
Update your social media feeds
The first thing any prospective recruiter checks after going through your resume is your social media page and LinkedIn profile. Keep them clean of any new year celebration feeds you might have uploaded during the holidays. After all, it is not wise to lose an interview opportunity because of some embarrassing post you made last week.
Social media can be used as a tool to project you as a professional. Share relevant stories about the industry you belong to, tweet interesting updates regarding the job profile you are seeking and also share healthy opinions about current topics to look relevant.  
Also read: 6 ways to stay motivated during your job hunt in Dubai
Touch base with companies
Companies do fill in some positions as the New Year starts, so pay attention to all the feeds the companies post online across platforms. Check on their official websites for any impromptu job openings. Also, try to establish a connection with the hiring manager at the company you are eyeing for opportunities. If they seem friendly, you could pursue them in future. But don't stalk them and close your options to get considered. 
Get yourself an agent
If you are looking at entering a new industry, relocating to a new country or been away from the job market for many years, it would be a sensible decision to hire an agent for yourself. These executives will position you correctly in the job market, share recent salary trends and bring you the right opportunity. If you already have an agent, now would be a good time to reconnect with him so that your name is on top of his mind if a relevant offer comes up.
Be your salesman
Selling yourself without sounding boastful is an art and mastering it would take you a long way. It is easy to get in a shell and not socialise while you aren't hearing good news from your job hunt. An important move to make would be putting you out there - attending social gatherings, networking events, job fairs, and even family gatherings. Talk to friends about your expectations and ask them to toss openings they come across. 
On top of all these tips, don't forget to stay positive in spite of slow days or no email replies as right opportunities will knock on your door in due time.
anita@khaleejtimes.com

• Dubai