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Did you ever get a job interview or a job offer through Bayt.com ? Please Answer me all

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Question added by azaharuddin sirajuddin , Office Assistant , Drol International Gen Con LLC
Date Posted: 2016/04/04
Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

Honestly, We're on Bayt not for catching a dream job as soon as we make an application or search here or there. But It’s natural to feel like this especially since you are fresh out of college. Finding a job is not an ways way , but  that is well suited for you to prepare yourself   for career. Most graduates feel that the job market in the Middle East and ,North Africa (MENA) is not conducive for them so Bayt tries to help them to understand the trends in market, collaborate with other professionals, increase knowledge and skills…etc. However, if you use the right .strategies, you can make the job market work in your favor.

Anyone faced with the overwhelming task of finding their first job are likely to find themselves confused how to employ all tips and techniques on Bayt to find their dream jobs very fast however their CVs are thin, if not non-existent, their industry knowledge is limited, and their contacts in the business world are few and far between. So they need to stay to learn and acquire new skills , so try to benefit from Bayt  provided by the  career experts at Bayt.com

1. Know yourself

You will not sound very convincing to a prospective employer if you are not convinced of your strengths and weaknesses and that you will be an asset to their team. Take the time to understand what types of jobs interest you, what areas you would enjoy and excel in, and what skills/competencies you have that can translate in meaningful ways to the jobs you are applying for. Prepare an honest ,detailed personal inventory of your unique skills strengths and weaknesses and use it to hone Finding Your First Job in on the industry, companies and positions you .

2. Make Focus

 Once you have identified the areas you are ,interested in and believe you can excel in focus your efforts accordingly. Your CV and cover letter should be uniquely tailored to those professions and industries, as should ,your research activities, networking activities .and any training activities you undertake Start reading the industry journals, attending industry events, and widening your circle of contacts within the industry.

3. Make Research

Research should be the core and foundation of your job search activities. It will help you identify what companies, departments and positions to target, and will uncover who is hiring in your target segments. The more you research your target industries, the more cognizant you will become of what a typical job in your target area ,entails, where the overall industry is heading and where the best jobs are. Read industry journals and look up the websites of your target companies. Read their press and talk to as many people as you can within the industry to gain .more perspective «Research will also uncover jobs in the «hidden job market, i.e. jobs that are filled by referrals .and word-of-mouth without being advertised Websites such as Bayt.com are ideal for positioning your CV within the hidden job market as a large number of companies use the website to find candidates without necessarily advertising their jobs .

4. Perfect your toolkit

Your CV and cover letter are usually the first interaction you will have with a potential employer, so use them to leave a positive and high-impact first impression. Make sure the format, content, and flow of both is professional and appropriate. If you are uncomfortable creating your own CV, have experts prepare it for you. Companies such as Bayt.com have dedicated CV Writing experts who cater to job seekers who prefer to outsource the writing of .their CVs to professionals Many new graduates have no work experience and are unsure what to put on their CV. Here is where your education and activities during your college years must be highlighted. Highlight in your CV and/or cover letter all the activities that ,have prepared you directly for the job at hand ,including any relevant courses, related research special papers or publications, leadership positions, internships, volunteer work, student or professional organizations, etc. Spend a lot of time elaborating on skills you have acquired such as computer skills, languages, presentation ,skills, project management skills, writing skills .etc

5. Treat the job search as a full-time job ,Approach the job search methodically, logically and systematically applying the same discipline and organizational skills you would apply to a real .

6. Widen the net

Finding that first job is like swimming upstream so set a realistic game plan and maximize the .number of companies you target in your field Talk to friends, alumni, peers, family, as well as career advisors at your college, and make .sure your CV is circulating in the right groups Placing your CV on a website like Bayt.com vastly increases its visibility and gives you access .to thousands of positions

7. Prepare for the interview

Employers are primarily looking for candidates who have the right kind of experience, can do the job, and will fit in well with the company culture. With fresh grads, experience is less relevant; whether you can do the job and fit in seamlessly with the culture become far more important at this stage. The employer may ask you during the interview to demonstrate how you would actually do a specific part of the job, be it dealing with a difficult client, selling the company product or service, solving a problem, etc. The employer will also want to know what aspects of your past endeavors position you directly for the job you are applying for. A plethora of literature exists on common interview questions and what .employers are looking for during an interview Be prepared.

 Above all, act professional and display enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a knowledge of the company, its products, and .the industry in general.

Adapted from: The Bayt.com Fresh Graduate’s Guide to Workplace Success

http://www.cud.ac.ae/download/file/fid/18993

 

This question repeated several times,  no I do not never get a job of this site

Mohammed  Ashraf
by Mohammed Ashraf , Director of International Business , Saqr Al-Khayala Group

I did not try for any job yet, so I can't comment on it. 

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

plz check our history this qts repeat more than 10 time

regards

 

ghazi Almahadeen
by ghazi Almahadeen , Project Facilitator , Jordan River Foundation

thanks invite. .........agree answer ahamad 

Sidrah Nadeem
by Sidrah Nadeem , Global Marketing Manager , Hill+Knowlton Strategies

None to date, but that hasn't been my only objective of having a profile on Bayt.

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

Agree with Ahmed Mohamed HR & Admin Director

Rabia Sayeed
by Rabia Sayeed , English faculty , Azaan international schoom

Really no idea about it...just believe in yourself if Allah has made Bayt.com the way for your job then surely there you will get a job..

Rami Assaf
by Rami Assaf , Plant Manager , Al Manaseer group

Thanks for invitation

yes i have

TARIG BABIKER AL AMIN
by TARIG BABIKER AL AMIN , Head of Planning and Studies Unit , Sudanese Free Zones and Markets Co.

Thanks for invite , me ... never at all

Hanan Al Mallak
by Hanan Al Mallak , HR Manager , Leaders Center

for me Yes , i get many job intrviews by bayt.com 

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