Jst me or hard for RP female 2 find a JOB

lizylulu
By lizylulu

Exceptionally good with my English, enthusiastic about working asap and yes I do understand Arabic to a good extent (I am still learning everyday)... so WHY is it that I have not been able to land myself on a Job yet.. It is true I have only been searching online, but duhh, what else do I do, don't have any inside links or somebody to push my CV through.. You see we (me and my Hus)are new to the country...

I totally agree, my experience and expertise showcase me as less qualified , but doesn't my flair for quickly learning new things, being sociable and gregarious, responsible,reliable and hardworking characteristics count????...

And my other question where am I supposed to be searching? help me search and dig in the right place...

Until we meet again, Adios!!!!!

By glam rich• 25 Jul 2012 11:47
glam rich

why dont you explore qatar and have your CV at hand so when you see an offer/opportunity you can already apply..

By anonymous• 16 Jul 2012 07:07
anonymous

Can you post back when you get a job and let us know the package. I don't mind waiting.

By IlikeQL• 16 Jul 2012 06:38
IlikeQL

Don’t get upset and be enthusiastic as you are now. If job is in your fate, you will get it. It is all destinies.One lady chemical engineer like you in our office got job after 3 years of search.

God bless you with all happiness.

By azilana7037• 16 Jul 2012 00:25
azilana7037

I will go head to head with anyone who lambast my kabayans but I will not condone them either.

I'm much more of an idealist when it comes to work. I can't accept sub-standard work as it will affect/backfire at the end.

Going back to the topic..and to the OP....

Just apply and submit your CV...make it at least 2 pages long.

secondly, read and research...you must know the current job trends and market in Qatar.

Good luck!

By junedc• 12 Jul 2012 16:50
junedc

submit your resume too to monster or jobstreet. that will help.

By Arien• 9 Jul 2012 15:54
Arien

I know it personally too, we have 100s of them in our group. There is no such thing..

By mohammed riyaz• 9 Jul 2012 15:52
Rating: 4/5
mohammed riyaz

Go to Ideal Indian school, they have many vacancy for teacher. the school is located near Abu Hamur Round About.

Good Luck

By anonymous• 9 Jul 2012 15:23
anonymous

Of course this is not published and is not written anywhere but I have seen it first hand. It happens. Indian ladies that have been made redundant or Qatarised working for the Operators here get rejected if they apply for jobs in the same sector as the labor dept will not give approval.

By Arien• 9 Jul 2012 15:15
Rating: 4/5
Arien

Moza , get ur facts right. Indian employment visas are restricted, every one knows that and its for cultural balance.

Wives on husband visa , has no ban or restriction for any job in Qatar. You are wrong.

By anonymous• 9 Jul 2012 15:06
anonymous

Arien, you can call it what you want but that is what happens in practise. Next tell me that visas for Indians are not restricted in Qatar.... please, go on.

By Arien• 9 Jul 2012 14:54
Arien

Moza said .. quote

Here are the hard facts. Indian ladies on husband's RP are virtually banned from working in certain sectors in Qatar so that limits your options.

Unquote

Its bullscrap , there is no such ban for only Indian wives on husband sponsorship in Qatar

By anonymous• 9 Jul 2012 14:52
anonymous

Careful azilana7037 they will be calling you a traitor to the Pinoys next....

By nabunabeeb• 9 Jul 2012 14:34
nabunabeeb

may be they r so curious cos of ur looks...:))

By azilana7037• 9 Jul 2012 14:31
azilana7037

and the management entrusted me to look and hire people that could be an asset to the company, not freeloaders.

Whenever the applicant asks my nationality? I would reply, "what's my nationality got to do with your applying for the position?"

another 'duh' moment...

By nabunabeeb• 9 Jul 2012 10:32
Rating: 4/5
nabunabeeb

Agree with Mozais...its their country and most of the skilled Indians are paid much higher compared to India itself.....dats the reason all brains leave India n settle abroad, there is no point in complaining these....Qatari drivers are paid more than Indian GMs here....there is no issue...

By anonymous• 9 Jul 2012 09:07
anonymous

Well sister its not me. Indian females on husbands sponsorship do not get CID approval to work in the Oil & Gas Companies, so I was just stating the facts.

Also Indians in general are hired less because they are Indian. Getting Indian visas is more difficult for companies not just in Qatar but the whole GCC as they want to control the number of Indians as they believe they have too many.

I would have thought being a clever Indian you would know that.

By lizylulu• 9 Jul 2012 08:52
lizylulu

halloooo, a qualified person would get a job anywhere in the world and why not in India, but we would not pay an equally skilled Indian more and an outsider less.. That just doesn't happen in India. Face it, its a well debated fact that qataris don't bother to come to office on time and most of their work are done by others and when it comes to remuneration, olaa. So who is the opportunist here???

Dont judge a book by its cover gal..According to you Indians are hired less because they are Indian, duhh,,,,,you dint have any better reason to put us off???? What do I say Wake up and look around you!!!!! As far as being a woman is concerned, this is not Saudi is it?? You sound like one of those extremists, totally against women working. High time the likes of you changed this barbaric attitude towards other nationals and women.

You don't get respect you earn it!!

Islam preaches Peace and Equality. Put it to action!!!

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 21:55
anonymous

Think about it this way. Do qataris have the right to work in India? So they get the benefits of being in THEIR country, not you as an opportunist.

so why should you expect to get a job here, especially after you call the locals lazy.

By lizylulu• 8 Jul 2012 21:40
lizylulu

moza puleesee... which century do u live in??? don't u think its high time things changed??? U are saying Skilled and hard working ppl(expats)= average locals????

I thought Qatar changed its perspective on women a long time ago??? I see primitive thinking still exists...

As for being Indian go check your workforce u'll be surprised...

Discrimination is not a solution, its the problem......

By qatarisun• 8 Jul 2012 19:56
qatarisun

Azi, not only "same nationality".. one filipina lady walked into my office for the first-time interview, and along with shaking my hand.. KISSED MY CHEEK! When she tried to do the same upon completion of the interview, I politely but firmly pulled away from her.. that was awkward..

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 16:58
anonymous

At the end of the day do not worry what the locals get paid, its their country and their money so they can spend as they like, so no I do not see a double standard.

I wish you luck in your search but I am just stating how it is. Don't want you to be disullioned, its not you its your sex and nationality that counts against you.

By lizylulu• 8 Jul 2012 16:44
lizylulu

bboss thanks lots, like its said win some lose some, its all in the circle...

By nabunabeeb• 8 Jul 2012 16:16
Rating: 2/5
nabunabeeb

trying through references is the best way..... online applications are not effective as they might be only posted for sake....

By lizylulu• 8 Jul 2012 16:06
lizylulu

Ms Mozaismyhero

Dint want to sound boastful?? but sorry if I did..

And y feel so edgy towards other nationalities, I've heard we work harder than the locals here and get paid way too less... so Isn't that double standard??? That's that, banned in certain sectors u say, not all huh :) so i'll try my luck there...

But thanks for your opinion, will keep that in mind and try harder...And of course gear myself up for a lot of rejections too...

Like I said no inside connection for me yet, but what say some1 mite vouch for me someday...

Cheers,,,

By lizylulu• 8 Jul 2012 16:05
lizylulu

dear azilana7037

you are right about that!!!! I'll keep this in mind and be sure to put up the right attitude, no matter who the interviewer is!!!

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 14:40
anonymous

azilana7037 that makes you different to most who hire here..... own nationality first even if they do not have the right skills!

By Mandilulur• 8 Jul 2012 14:00
Mandilulur

Most employers prefer native English speakers.

Mandi

By Prism• 8 Jul 2012 12:42
Prism

I couldnt see OP suggesting to seek any favors from people of whichever nationality she is.

By azilana7037• 8 Jul 2012 11:23
azilana7037

applicant.

Mind you, I've been interviewing fellow female kabayans and though they have great communication skills, and the work experiences are excellent..they miss one important aspect...ATTITUDE.

As they say, "familiarity brings contempt".

I'm not being snotty, but whenever Filipina applicants finds out that the interviewer is of same nationality, they switch to the KABAYAN MODE and speak Tagalog?!!!

That's a "duuuhhh" moment....

I represent the hiring company, You and I are in Qatar wherein the general communication language is ENGLISH.

I am not your friend...so being the same nationality wont give you the edge of being short-listed.

By johnthebiker• 8 Jul 2012 10:22
Rating: 5/5
johnthebiker

personally from my experience, it is better to do walk-in application rather than searching online.... i have spent almost a month doing applications and sending cv online, checking gulftimes.com, and have not received any positive feedback from them, and then after a month doing those, i decided to explore outside.... in just a few days, i landed a job...

good luck...

By yv2r• 8 Jul 2012 09:32
Rating: 4/5
yv2r

Why can't she work when she is under husband sponsership, it is very safe to work under husband visa, if she dosen't like always she can change the job and not like company hired person.

Lizylulu, don't get upset, definitely you will get a job. check inbox

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 09:15
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Qatar isn't so keen on hiring from the internet. That I learned a couple of years ago.

They prefer the face-to-face approach unless you entered the country through an agency, which would've hired you after a face-to-face interview. I would do some research on good agencies here and figure out what kind of work you can do with the visa you currently hold. Qatar is big on keeping everything legal, if your visa will not allow you to work, you will not work unless you get that visa changed.

For us ladies, the visa processes are a little longer so be patient.

Good luck!

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 08:31
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

It is not the language that is important but what are the skills that you can offer.

Further to that, it also depends on the position that you are applying for. Qatar is not a cornucopia of jobs that you can just get one as soon as you arrive.

Have a little patience and keep on applying. Sooner or later you'll find a job....

By Colt45• 8 Jul 2012 08:20
Colt45

Have you been able to get yourself some interviews even?

By aiwa6• 8 Jul 2012 07:53
aiwa6

Anyone can apply online from anywhere in the world. If you are physically present at the place you want to work, why don't you start going yourself to drop your CV? Try to meet the institutions' staff or head, and ask for any assistance you require. That way, whatever skills and charm you possess will be apparent with more impact than any details in a CV.

By anonymous• 8 Jul 2012 07:15
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Well I would stop boasting about your exceptional English for a start as what you have written says otherwise....

Here are the hard facts. Indian ladies on husband's RP are virtually banned from working in certain sectors in Qatar so that limits your options.

Your only option, (unless you know someone) is to just keep appyling for jobs and one day you will get lucky.

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