Working in Dubai offers several compelling benefits,
luring top talents from the world over. For one, the government does not levy
taxes on personal income. If you are lucky enough to work for more than two
years in the emirate, you can receive a 15% lump sum of your annual salary upon
departure. United States citizens also have an exclusion tax break for income
earned abroad. But apart from these, many choose to work in Dubai for both
professional and career growth.
Among the industries offering lots of career
opportunities are tourism, IT, engineering, telecommunications, property and
financial services.
While classifieds for expats in Dubai, either online
or in print media, is the most common way to land a career in the emirate,
there are other ways to find your dream job. Here are but a few of these.
Like it or not, a good deal about job hunting is about
whom you know. Rummage through your Rolodex and search for contacts who can
point you in a positive direction pertaining to a career in Dubai.
Alternatively, you can ask former college buddies if they know about an opening
in their organization or know someone who does. Some companies rely on
referrals from their current employees when they are looking to fill in
positions within the organization. In turn, employees who refer a successful
candidate get an incentive, a definite win-win situation for you and your
acquaintance.
Facebook may be the king of the social media hill, but
if you are a professional, then you need to pay attention to LinkedIn. Apart
from helping you establish an online presence for the professional aspect of
yourself, this website allows you to add to your network recruiters and
decision-makers an organization that may be looking to bring in new talent. If
you are actively looking for a job in Dubai or elsewhere, remember not only to
update your resume but your LinkedIn profile as well.
Many professionals have managed to land a good job
with the aid of a headhunting agency. With their wide network, these agencies
can save your efforts in your quest to land a job in the emirate. Do, however, verify
first whether the agency you are eyeing to work with is legitimate and has a
good track record of getting jobs for applicants.
Whatever method you opt for, remember that job hunting
is a serious endeavor that requires both ample preparation and concentrated
effort. Do your homework. Update your CV. Manage your expectations. Hope for
the best.
