Job Offers!!!

In my experience, you don’t need a qualified degree or years of experience to find your dream job. Infact, I got my first 2 jobs in the biggest companies of UAE without any prior experience or qualification. Most MNC’s and International firms look for confident, cheerful & street smart individuals. You got it, if you have it!

I have listed few common mistakes people make while looking for job:

1) Asking friends to apply:

Most people forward their résumé’s to their friends thinking they would have forwarded it to the right places. And we sit relaxed waiting for an interview call. Until you move your bottom, you can never get to the top.

***Secret:

Never ask your friend to apply, because if he/she finds the job attractive, they might apply too. You see, why unnecessary create competition?...;)

2) Searching classifieds & online job sites:

I believe there would be tons of people applying for the same job thinking that they are the only ones viewing it…;) and they hold are very good chance. That’s the easiest and the laziest way. But chances are too poor.

***Million $ Tip:

Get a copy of UAE Business pages; select the list of big companies you would wish to work with. Fax or email them directly. It works all the time. I have worked closely with CEO’s and GM’s of companies and I have always found one thing common and thats Résumé’s of some individual on their table. ALWAYS!!! Good companies believe in hiring directly by GM.

(My Kabayan & Keralite friends are really good at it ;)

3) Spend too much time decorating the Résumé’s:

The company is not looking for magazine writers & editors. Keep your Résumé simple. Don’t highlight on what you can do, instead highlight on what you have done and achieved. (By highlight, I mean emphasize). Even the smallest achievements…mention!!! But don’t mention about the fancy dress competition!...:)

***Million $ Tip:

Try placing logos of the company you have worked with previously in your Résumé. It reflects on your profile even without reading.

4) Pretending to be someone you are not:

In most cases, people just copy paste Résumés of their friends or relatives. You don’t need to lie and you don’t need to be too honest also. The recruiters have a job of dealing with Humans and catch you in a second if you try pretend or misrepresent facts. They are not looking for superman to save their company. Simplicity is the best policy but with confidence.

5) Spelling Mistakes & Vocabulary Blunders:

Don’t rely too much on Ms Office spell check or draft extra-ordinary sentences. It's always better to let a friend or an associate to go through your Résumé before your submission. The following are the examples of live blunders:

“Here are my qualifications for you to 'Overlook.”

"I am a Quick Leaner"

"I am Sicking Entry-level Position."

Excellent with 'Widows'.

Objective: “I want to play a major part in watching a company advance.”

“Seeking a 'Party-time' position with potential for advancement.”

"Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school."

"Served as assistant 'Sore manager'."

Job Duties: “Answer phones, file papers, respond to customer e-mails, and take Odors.”

“Instrumental in 'Ruining' entire operation of the company.”

Application blunders:

Q: In what local areas do you prefer to work?

A: Smoking Area.

These were my general but devastating observations..:) Please feel free to add your experience and help loads of my friends out there. They really need help and advice…Thanks!

P.S. Some references are taken from real resumes.