The post is originally written by Mahnoor Tai (CPMP) a professional Human Resources Manager and International Recruiter. Looking for a professional advice from HR on how to write resume for jobs in Dubai? Thanks to her for contributing her views on how to write a CV for jobs in Dubai.
As a Human Resource manager the chances are 0% to replying everyone “how to write a CV for jobs in Dubai“, here are the key points to consider for UAE CV format:
- Mention your name in Bold letters on top and your designation under it along with your professional picture (white background picture).
- Mention your email address, UAE number, address, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio link (if any) and visa status (if you are in your home country then there is less than a 1% chance that recruiters will contact you) Note: No need to add passport details.
- Go through 2-3 job descriptions of your relevant field that is posted by UAE recruiters mainly, identify the keywords from there and then use those keywords in your ‘Professional Summary’, ‘Key Competencies and ‘Work Experience’ (Competencies should be after your Professional Summary).
- Add your major past responsibilities and your skills in your Career Summary.
- Mention your Work/ Professional Experience along with location especially ( I review so many CVs daily where location is not even mentioned. Location is important for the recruiters to some extent as they prefer particular nationality for particular positions in UAE).
- After Work Experience, add your Academic Qualification and Certifications.
- Use resumeworded.com to check the ATS score for free. The score must be more than 70.
- Name your file as YOUR NAME_DESIGNATION CV (should be in pdf format). If you are planning to come to UAE for job, make sure to format your CV properly.
Where and how to mention visa status in resume UAE?
- Visa status must be put in your personal information section of Resume.
- Applying for a job while residing in Dubai, mention your visa status. Like (visit visa, employment visa, or a dependent).
Strong Communication Skills & Talent Wins: (a story)
Even though my friend’s CV ATS score was 15, he was chosen for a position in a multinational firm in Dubai, earning 18000 AED per month and having no experience or references at all. We can’t just sit around and constantly modify our resumes to match job descriptions; sometimes it’s just a matter of timing and chance.
A skilled individual with a lot of potential fails to find a job, whereas a person with many contacts and references ends up in a good position—and occasionally, even undeserving candidates land jobs thanks to references.
Sincerity dictates that you have an 80% chance of being employed by a company if you have a strong reference, a degree or certification, and little to no prior experience in the sector. Strong communication skills, talent, and dynamism are sometimes insufficient for success.
FAQ – How to Write a CV for Jobs in Dubai
Where and how to mention visa status in resume UAE?
1. Visa status must be put in your personal information section of Resume.
2. Applying for a job while residing in Dubai, mention your visa status. Like (visit visa, employment visa, or a dependent).
What about individuals applying from their home country? I’m a Canadian citizen, living in Canada and looking for opportunities without needing to travel to UAE, unless there is some interest by a employer?
It’s better to visit UAE , there is a less chance that they contact you if you are not in UAE.
What are the chances if we come in UAE and get a job?Â
Chances are 100% to grab opportunity when you are physically available there, just need to prove your skills and try your luck hard.
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