Job boards play an important role in your Dubai job search. But, many people overuse job boards in their Dubai job search.
Simply applying for lots of jobs on job boards is not going to get you very far.
In this article I’m going to help you get the best results from job boards in Dubai. Plus I'll provide you with links to the top three Dubai job boards to get you started.
Let's explore 3 ways that you should use job boards for your Dubai job search.
The more you understand the Dubai job market, the better placed you will be to find a job. Dubai job boards will help to give you a big picture view of the Dubai market. You can also see which companies and industries are hiring.
To do this, you need to log onto any major job board in Dubai and conduct a search for your target role. Make your search criteria as specific as you can. Target the job role, industry, desired salary and even location.
Now scroll through the results and make a note of the following insights:
This will give you an idea of how competitive your industry is, and how in demand your skills are. This will help you to manage your expectations and time frames for finding a job.
This will tell you how prominent your industry is in Dubai, and how challenging or easy it may be for you to find a role.
It's important to work with Dubai recruitment agencies that recruit your target roles. They will have a good understanding of what you do. They will also have access to the most suitable opportunities.
You can download a list of 20 Top Dubai Recruitment Agencies here.
Make a note of all the companies that are hiring for your target roles. You can apply for these roles on the job board. However, a bit of research on LinkedIn could lead you to the hiring manager. A direct message will support your application.
This information is crucial for managing your expectations and making key financial decisions. This is particularly helpful if you are still deciding if relocation to Dubai is the best option for you.
Most Dubai recruitment agencies and internal HR teams use job boards. Job boards are a great way to make Dubai recruiters aware of your skills and experience.
Upload an up-to-date and professional CV to the most common job boards in Dubai. Make sure you complete your profile including your contact details. When a Dubai recruiter searches for people with your skills and experience, you'll get found.
If you are a good match for what they are looking for, they may contact you. This is an important step in making the right people aware that you are looking for a new role in Dubai.
Maintaining an up-to-date profile on Dubai job boards is an important step in your job search. It's one of the ways that recruiters and hiring managers find candidates in Dubai.
Conducting regular, targeted searches will help you find roles that are a great fit. These are the roles that you should take the time to apply for.
But, before you hit apply and hope for the best, take a look at the information provided. Is the name of the organisation, recruitment agency or hiring manager in the advert? If it is, you should consider making a direct approach.
A direct message is always more likely to get a response.
If you can't support your application with a direct message, take extra time to ensure your application is as good as possible.
Tailor your CV to the job description and ensure your profile highlights the most important information.
Job boards allow recruiters to rank applications based on relevance to the role. They can also filter applications by certain criteria.
For this reason, it's also important to consider the format of the CV that you upload. An ATS-friendly CV is more likely to be formatted correctly on the job board.
Write your CV in Microsoft Word as a single column document. Don't include any images or infographics.
You can learn more about ATS and how it affects your Dubai job search here.
If you don’t hear back about the role you have applied for, don’t despair. If you are a good candidate you will get added to the recruitment teams' database. This makes you much more likely to receive a call when a suitable role becomes available.
These are the three main Dubai job boards that you should use:
A profile on these job boards will help you get found by Dubai recruiters. Recruitment agencies in Dubai use job boards to search for candidates all the time.
• Job boards work best when your profile is complete and accurate. It’s important to input correct contact details, and that your CV and profile are completely up-to-date.
• Ensure that your CV and profile contain key words and phrases that a recruiter is likely to search for.
• Log in and refresh your profile each morning. Some job boards return the profiles of the most recently active users.
• Set aside time to log on once in the morning and once in the afternoon to perform a search for roles that you are seeking. Identify the roles that are a closest match to your skillset and take the time to apply for them.
• Check if a job posting includes the name of the Dubai recruitment company hiring for the role. Try to find their contact information on LinkedIn and reach out once you have applied.
• Don't waste entire days searching on job boards as this is a more reactive way of finding a job. Your time is better spent on proactive activities like networking and meeting with recruiters.
