Job Market for Graduates in UAE – What should you be doing?

Students graduating in 2016 have a great career ahead, given the high quality education standards and the growing opportunities for the Millennials globally. If you have graduated recently or about to graduate this year, there are few things that you must be doing in order to prepare ahead. As per recent research, the hiring possibilities for graduates with distinction has increased to 70% and above. So graduates, capitalize on the job market by focussing on the below points shared by WritingZing CV Experts:

1. Shift the social circle from friends to corporates

Friends are important, but you need to get started in developing your social circle that comprises of corporate professionals. This is your first step towards your first job, and great reference will be somewhere in your contacts. You need to clear your profile and make it more professional.

2. Get a professional resume

If you go online, you will find numerous formats for new graduate CVs. However, it can be tiring and confusing going through the bulk and selecting one that matches you. A student resume cover 1 – 2 pages maximum. Unlike professional CVs, a student resume has less sections, and information that relates to the research project, intern experience, personal and professional interests, special activities, to name a few.

3. Start creating your candidate profile

Online job application process is quite tiresome and you need to get started way before you actually want to take it seriously. Register on all top job portals and complete your profile. Set alerts on the type of jobs that you will be interested in and start reviewing the emailers.

4. Prepare ahead for the interview

No matter how confident you are, you need preparation. Take few minutes off every day and practise for the interview. Identify the main questions that employers usually ask and try to frame your own answers. Avoid stereotype answers and stay unique.

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