Looking for a job in Dubai? Discover the top 13 ways to apply for jobs in Dubai, including the best times, top recruitment agencies, and insider tips to land your dream job. Watch the video above for a comprehensive guide!
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How to get a job in Dubai?

How to get a job in Dubai?
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Assalam u Alaikum Friends
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Did you know that Dubai is home to more than 200 nationalities?
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that makes it one of the most diverse cities in the world
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Dubai is a global business hub due to its booming economy.
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So it is a perfect place to take your career to the next level.
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In fact, in the Covid of 2020, when people’s jobs were ending in the world
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Dubai had created 248,000 jobs.
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But despite so many opportunities available,
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the competition is tough
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And how can you beat the competition and get your dream job?
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In today’s video we will talk about it in detail.
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Are you ready to take a leap? Let’s dive in!
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So friends, in today’s video we will talk about
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How to get a job in Dubai?
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Dubai is a beautiful city where tourists come from all over the world.
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If you want to get a job in Dubai, first of all make your CV very attractive
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And try to make it according to the description of the job you are applying for.
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You can also get your CV done by a professional.
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Because CV is your first impression
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due to which you get interview calls.
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Now we will talk about how to apply for jobs in Dubai?
How to apply for jobs in Dubai?
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If you are in your own country, you can apply for the job from there too
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And can apply even after coming to Dubai on visit visa.
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The advantage of applying from your own country is that
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your visa, ticket and living costs are saved.
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But visit visa has the advantage that
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the employer can easily call you for an interview
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Due to which the chances of interview increase.
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And along with this you can also drop your CV in different companies.
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It totally depends on you.
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You should keep in mind that if there are job opportunities here,
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the competition is also very high.
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If your job experience is very good and your profile is very strong,
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you can get a job easily by applying from your country.
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But if it is not then the better option is to come here and apply.
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Top 13 ways to get a job in Dubai
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As there are many job opportunities in Dubai
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Similarly there are many job portals.
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Go to all these websites and create your good profile
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And upload your CV.
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Then search your job and apply.
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Here are the names of the famous websites among them
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Linkedin Jobs, Indeed, Dubizzle, Naurkri Gulf, Gulf Talent etc.
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2. Search related companies from your field in Google
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And go to their career page and apply directly.
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If there is no career page, send email.
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3. Use social media platforms
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Especially LinkedIn to connect to the potential employers
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First, make your LinkedIn profile strong
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And then connect with related HR managers and potential employers from your field
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And network with them.
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4. Contact recruitment agencies
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There are many active recruitment agencies in Dubai
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Those who already have jobs
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And they can easily get your job.
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5. If you are in Dubai, professional association meetings related to your field
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And attend events.
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6. Find people in your friend circle, family or colleagues
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those who are already in Dubai
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Send your CV so they can recommend you
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Personal recommendation increases the chances of getting a job very quickly.
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7. If any job fair or career expo is happening in Dubai,
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then definitely attend it
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8. Contact companies that have their headquarters in your own country
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and have a branch in Dubai.
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9. Check the career center of your university or college
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ask them if they have any connections with employers in Dubai
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10. If you are on dependent visa in Dubai
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then do internship in a reputable company
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By which your networking will be good and you will get experience.
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11. You can do part-time job or freelance work
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while searching for a full-time job
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12. Check and see Dubai free zones
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If you have job opportunities there, apply there.
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13. If you need a specialized certification or short course in your field, do it
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Due to which you will be able to beat the competition.
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Top 10 high demand jobs in dubai
Top 10 high demand jobs in Dubai?
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Dubai is a diverse economy
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And there are a lot of high demand jobs here in various industries.
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Here are the top 10 of them.
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1. Technology
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Digital transformation is happening very fast in Dubai
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That is why the demand for technology jobs is very high.
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In which software developers, cybersecurity professionals,
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Data analyst, web developer, graphic design etc. are included.
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2. Healthcare
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Dubai is a growing healthcare industry
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Due to which the demand of healthcare professionals is very high.
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Including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
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3. Hospitality & Tourism
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Dubai is a popular tourist destination
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Where tourists come from all over the world every day.
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For this reason, the demand of hospitality and tourism professionals is very high
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Like hotel managers and staff, chefs and tour guides.
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4. Finance & Accounting
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Dubai is a financial hub
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And for this reason, the demand for finance and accounting professionals is very high
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including accountants, financial analysts and auditors
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5. Construction
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Dubai has a booming construction industry
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Construction is going on here all the time
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Therefore, there is a high demand for professionals in this industry as well
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Such as engineers, architects, and project managers
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6. Education
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Schools, universities and education institutions are being built in Dubai very fast
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Due to which teachers and education professionals are in high demand.
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7. Sales and Marketing
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There is a high demand for professionals in this industry as well.
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Such as business development managers, sales executives, and digital marketing specialist.
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8. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Dubai is a major logistics and transportation hub
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For this reason, there is a high demand for professionals in this industry as well.
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Including logistics managers, warehouse supervisors and freight forwarders.
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9. Human Resource
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As businesses are growing
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For this reason, the demand for HR professionals in Dubai is very high.
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Such as HR managers, recruiters, and training and development specialists
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10. Real Estate
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Dubai has a thriving real estate industry
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That is why there is a high demand for professionals
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including real estate agents, property managers and valuers
Top 5 recruitment agencies in Dubai
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Top 5 recruitment agencies in Dubai
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There are many recruitment agencies in Dubai
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Which can get you job in very good companies.
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1. Robert Half
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It is a global recruitment firm
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And it has a good presence in Dubai too.
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And they specialize in placing professionals in finance, accounting, technology and administrative roles.
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2. Michael Page
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It is also a global recruitment firm
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And it has a good reputation in Dubai too.
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They have a strong reputation for placing professionals in a range of industries
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including finance, marketing, and engineering.
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3. Hays
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Hays is a recruitment firm that has been operating in Dubai for over a decade
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and specializes in placing professionals in a range of industries, including construction, engineering, and finance.
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4. Charterhouse
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Charterhouse is a recruitment firm that has been operating in Dubai for over 15 years
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and specializes in placing professionals in a range of industries, including finance, HR, and sales.
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5. ManpowerGroup:
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ManpowerGroup is a global staffing and recruitment firm that operates in Dubai
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and specializes in placing professionals in a range of industries, including IT, engineering, and healthcare.
How to get labor jobs in Dubai?
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How to get labor job in Dubai?
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Hiring of labor jobs is typically done through recruitment agencies or labor supply companies.
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These agencies also publish the jobs on the same job portals
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Which I mentioned earlier like Bayt and Naukri Gulf
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You can also contact these companies directly
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And you can ask if any job is related to your skills.
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Recruitment agencies initially check the candidate’s abilities
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to see if he is a suitable candidate for the job or not
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then they do job placement
Top 6 Labor supply companies
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There are quite a number of labor supply companies in Dubai.
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Which provides staffing solutions to businesses and households.
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Here I am mentioning some names
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And I will also add links to their websites in the description.
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TASC Outsourcing
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TASC Outsourcing is a leading labor supply company
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that provides staffing solutions to businesses across various industries
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including construction, hospitality, and healthcare.
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Ajeets Management & Manpower Consultancy
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Ajeets is a global staffing firm
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that specializes in providing skilled and unskilled labor to businesses
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Saeed Al Khazraji Labor Supply
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Saeed Al Khazraji is a reputable labor supply company in Dubai
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that provides staffing solutions to businesses in the construction, hospitality, and retail sectors.
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G4S Secure Solutions
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G4S is a leading security and facility management company
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that provides labor supply services to businesses in Dubai
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Al Sahel Contracting Company
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they provide skilled and unskilled labor to businesses
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in the construction, oil and gas, and hospitality sectors.
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Al Ramziah Group:
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they also provide skilled and unskilled labor to businesses
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in the construction, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.
7 Points to consider in a labor supply company
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I will mention the points that you must look for in labor supply companies or recruiting agencies.
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Don’t let any fraud happen to you
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1. Reputation
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Check the reputation of the company.
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See online reviews to see how feedbacks they have received
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2. Registered Company
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Make sure that the agency is properly registered and licensed
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3. Transparency
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Everything should be clearly explained
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Find out job vacancy, job duties, salary, benefits
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and if there are any extra fees
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4. Contract Terms
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Review the contract terms thoroughly
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Such as duration of contract, termination clause etc
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5. Visa Processing
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Make sure that the visa company is giving it.
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6. Job Placement
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Confirm that the track record of the agency is good.
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They have done proper placement of other candidates
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And placement on the right job that is related to the skills of the candidates.
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7. Communication
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Good agencies will be fully in touch with you
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And will continue to guide you at every step.
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Best time to apply for jobs in Dubai
Best time to apply for jobs in Dubai
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There is no specific time for jobs in Dubai.
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Various jobs are published throughout the year.
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Many companies are registered in Dubai every month.
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That’s why jobs can come anytime.
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Keep an eye on job listings job boards
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And as soon as a job comes, apply immediately.
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An important tip is to follow up a few days after applying.
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keep in mind that if you are coming with a visit visa,
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come at a time in which you can utilize your time more.
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For this, from September to December
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And from January to April
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Finally, let me summarize all these things.
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Your CV should be strong for a job in Dubai.
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If the networking, research and preparation are good, you can increase the chances of getting a job in Dubai
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And you can start your career in this amazing city
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Thank you for watching!
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or any questions you may have.
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