Need help and advice
Hi all,
I am an experienced IT professinal with demonstrated strong skills. Currently i am working for a big swiss bank and have worked for some many world class companies in germany and switzerland.
Now the problem: i am trying to get a job in uae/qatar/bahrain. I wrote over 30 applications (I have a very good CV with reference letters and persons) ==> result: nothing, not even an refusal or a single word. I choosed only jobs where i met the requirements, for some of them there are not many, which fulfill the requirements (e.g. SOA and EAI) , even in europe and south asia there are only few.
what i am doing wrong? or is there something wrong in the selection process?
P.S. I have a very good salary here (will never get it there), i have other reasons for the move (family, long-term planning, ... )
good idea ! will try
Many wonderful planning is nothing in place of dumb luck !!!So why you do not wait sometime.May be through
your own organization look the partner organization working this part of the world.
thank you all !!!
Elly we are now in economic meltdown,and many are struggling and looking for a job,ur qaulifications was impressive and am sure u can look for a better one with good salary and perks ,just have patience...why not try joining in an online organizations like Project Management Professionals,etc. a lot of job ads waiting for you that suit to your expertise..Good luck ..
Companies advertise jobs so it looks like their business is doing well....when these jobs actually dont exist.
This is common practice esp in IT.
There is a recession and eveyone seems to be looking to the Gulf esp Qatar at the moment
Anyone who has a secure job with decent salary just needs to stay put at the moment.
BECAUSE OF RECESSION. WAIT ANOTHER 1.5 YEARS!!!!!! BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elley,
If you really want to move here, try to do it through a head hunter like Monster (http://www.monstergulf.com/index.html) and many others alike. Try to approach those that specialize in your field (I believe Monster, does).
It works better if you first meet them in person, go through an interview with them so they can get a personal insight of your profile and better look for the position and location the suits you.
They will eventually call you for interviews within your expectations.
I think this is the best way to go, particularly in this region. Head hunters know well the potential employers and their needs. As the middle-man, they will be there to fill the gap left by the lack of feedback you have been experiencing.
They will also inform you if this is a quite period and/or when chances will improve.
Good Luck!
thanks a lot lusitano, your posts are not negative at all? you have very helpfull posts!
I want to move there, but don't know how or what to do ?
I am really not experienced in "applying, applying, ..."
Elley,
My post above was not meant to be negative or to divert you from your objectives.
It was just something you are ought to know when you start dealing with this region. With all respect, one of the reasons you are not receiving feedback from your applications is due to the lack of professionalism common here. Commitments are not often kept; feedback is not often given, etc, etc, etc... Even the banking industry (within the same bank) has huge gaps of level services when compared to more mature markets. The Middle East and particularly Qatar, are very young (immature) markets and often with people at the top appointed by family name (only).
No matter how honest and open some may be about it, we can only have a grasp of the reality once we are here.
Be prepared and do not expect businesses are run the way they are where you are at the moment, including HR departments of major companies!
thanks,
found nothing suitable :-(
check the following Threads and update, this may help....
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/414622
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/296882
Qatarisun,
could you please recommand some agencies or persons?
(I wrote about 10 emails to agencies, no response, they are probably receiving too many applications)
thanks a lot!
You can't teach experience...
hi
1. the question is: I never got a response (positiv, negativ ... whatever).
2. Why not just few applications if you completly fulfill the requirements (in some areas there are so many with the required skills)?
P.S. : I have worked also for others (IBM, BMW, ...), not only financials
30?? 100??? wow. I am so lucky then.. :)
Elley, try to contact Agencies.. Strong respectful companies usually hiring through the agencies.
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Over 30 applications is that all - i wrote over 100 to get my job.
Well banking and financial areas in crisis at moment. You can check online versions of gulf papers for jobs. You may wich to try agencies.
In the middle east people talk about "islamic finance' do you have any experience in this - u may need training?
Elley,
I would stay where you are. The level of professionalism and work ethics in this region are extremely low.
sure
but why they are offering jobs, if they don't have vacancies (internet, newspapaer, ...)?
Maybe not the right time...