JOBS IN DUBAI: WORKING IN THE UAE: A GUIDE FOR EXPAT JOB SEEKERS

Dubai, is a dynamic city. This city is a gateway to various opportunities in several streams. Finding a job in Dubai is not an easy task. It takes patience, hard work, dedication and thorough research to get into the company which you dreamt of. There are some points to be noted before jumping into the decision of taking up a job in Dubai.

Selecting Dubai as your destination is a major step. There will be suggestions coming up from all sides and the tricky part is to choose what to select, how to select and which to select. Staying in Dubai will not be inexpensive. As a city that maintains high standard of living, the cost of products and services are also high. When we do not have any relatives or friends in Dubai, it will be a bit difficult to find the place to stay. As a pre setup, it is always better to check for accommodation which is of lower cost. In case you are in search of job, make sure that you attend three or four interviews in a week. Another important fact is that of making use of metro which is one of the key features of Dubai. Getting a metro card is very easy. Make sure about the passport and visa. Always be ready with your documents or rather keep a copy of it until you get an emirates id.

Before attending the interview, make sure you know the details of the company properly. In case you are searching for engineering jobs, make it clear that which department you want to work and specify your interest. Company websites can be of great help, if in doubt do make calls to HR managers. Some companies have contract deals, so we have to be very careful before signing the agreement. It is always better to be aware of the essential rules and regulations related to a foreigner in UAE. Another thing to be noted is that of visa. The expiry date of visa, passport, type of visa etc. should be taken into account. Make sure that the company has the right licenses and no fraudulent acts goes on there.

Start with creating your profile on job4u.ae. Many companies are using our service to search for the professionals so you have a good chance to get an invitation to the interview.

Be ready for the interview. Your Smart CV in our system gives all vital information to the employer. However some people prefer to deal with printed documents so it is good idea to have a printed copy of your cv. If you have - prepare also:

• Passport and visa copy
• Certificate of education. In some cases it should be legalized by UAE authorities
• Any certificates, awards etc. related to desired position
• Recommendations from your previous employers or another documents proving your experience (especially in UAE) will be very helpful
• UAE driving license is a big advantage for many jobs

The next stage is interview. Reaching the office before the scheduled time is an advantage. For that we need to be sure about the location. Be yourself in the interview and no need to put on a fake accent. Dubai is a city with people from different parts of the world, we cannot live in someone else's identity. Confidence and attitude are the main points taken into account during interview. There will be questions to check our ability to think, handle pressure and strategies to implement. Answer the questions with clarity, if you do not know the answer say that, if you didn't understand the question, request them to repeat. Taking every opportunity in front of us, will make us realize the strength in our self.

It is preferable to wear formal clothes for interviews. It is like creating an impression. As it says "first impression is the best impression". Even in formal clothing, we need to be careful about the colors. Do not go for too bright and shining clothes. At the same time, the accessories should be simple and light. While quoting on another saying "too much of anything will spoil the fun".

There are various platforms to excel in Dubai. HR jobs, engineering jobs, hotel jobs, healthcare jobs, logistics jobs, software development jobs and many more are available in and outside the city. Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are easily accessible places and the only thing is high competition in the employment sector. Selecting for a job in Dubai will be a change in person's life because of different Diasporas settled here. Basically the payment for jobs are pretty good here and the working hours are also not too much. As for any job, hard work and dedication pays.

Dubai is one of the safest places for women. Women from different places of the world commute here every day. Even at night, the city is fully alert and nobody dare miss behaves with a women here. There are separate coaches for women and children at the metro. Every public place is under CCTV surveillance. Companies preferably gives day shifts to women and most of the places have day care centers for kids. This adds up to easy management of kids and job at the same time. The strict laws gives complete protection to women here. Maternity leave and allowances are allowed in all companies and may vary according to several HR policies.

Finding the proper accommodation is a bit difficult here. Most of the places provide bed spaces in sharing apartment. It's always better to check a location near to work place. The rates depends upon the facilities and prime locations. Another thing to be noted is the people whom you stay with. Try to keep the copy of their emirates id card with you and make sure about your belongings.

Dubai can also be called as foodie's paradise due to its wide variety of cuisine. There are numerous hotels and home cooked foods available here. This city makes sure that we will not miss the taste of hometown. Food items of all rates are available here.

Getting a sim card is very easy here. If we apply, we can get it in the same day. Most of the places have free Wi-Fi services here. Communication is very easy here. Video calls and voice calls can be done here but certain sites are blocked.