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What is the best approach to job hunting? Should one stick to sites such as bayt.com, connect through linkedIn or do you have any other ideas?

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Question added by Ghina Said , Public Diplomacy and Media Outreach Expert , European Union Delegation to the UAE
Date Posted: 2013/05/11
Amira El Sadek
by Amira El Sadek , Sales Manager , Real Estate Development

1 - specialist recruitment sites on the Internet 2 - progress to employment agencies 3 - Send your resume to companies that want to join them

Samar Abu Shaban
by Samar Abu Shaban , Regional HR Operations manager , souq.com

I agree with Amira's recommendations but just want to add, when you are hunting organisations that you wish to join adn who are not posting specific jobs, do it professionally, like, don't send it to the info mail for instance as this send negative message to the company and it will end up in the trash folder.
just make sure that it is sent to the concerned person as mentioned on their website (particular recruitment mail or career portal).

abdanaser alnaser
by abdanaser alnaser , محاضر في كلية الأقتصاد , جامعة الفرات

May be searching for work an easy task disciplines identified as can then develop a list of institutions that can work out and be contacted by, for example, working in the field of medicine or education, either working in the areas of broad and flexible like management must seek all means to work with trying to determine their fieldand in line with previous experiences here have their search easier

Rana ElBehery
by Rana ElBehery , Acting as HR Business Partner , MBC Group

I agree with all the previous answers and again there are essentially just 3 ways in which any organization, large or small can recruit; You can access candidates through a database ( whether this database is yours and you have worked on building this database or any other source such as Bayt.com or any other social professional network ) also, I stress on posting/advertising the current vacancy because you advertise the current recruitment need in the most appropriate media, first you will gain exposure added to finding the professional talents who are willing to move from their current position to your industry with this title ...Etc finally, you can Headhunt, proactively approaching candidates and often referred to as “Search”/instatnt match.

Aziz Virani
by Aziz Virani , Manager, Human Resources , Ziauddin University

I agreed with both Amira and Samar and appreciate the answers of my friends… One more thing which is essential is to write on the blogs and share ideas to make yourself highlight in the eye of recruiters/head hunters….
By your write-ups they will analyze your potential, knowledge, & most importantly your behavior (they way you think & act) and they will judge whether you can be adjusted in their Company’s culture or not…..

Deleted user
by Deleted user

What is the best approach to job hunting? Should one stick to sites such as bayt.com, connect through linkedIn or do you have any other ideas? Sometimes looking for jobs on the websites can be like looking into a deep black hole.
There seem to be many jobs but people having difficulties getting responses.
I would like to know why so many companies keep the name of their companies 'unknown'.
I find this very suspicious and it gives a very dubious impression There are so many jobs which need to be pulled off the sites as they are out-of-date.
Targeting particular companies and sites that you know have the skills you want to use can narrow down the applications you need to make.
Get your job quest out by word of mouth too.
Let friends and family know your plans so that they can help spread the word.

Mahmoud El Sherif
by Mahmoud El Sherif , Corporate Sales Manager , metlifealico

Hi , hope my words finds you well and safe , Recruiting Sources for the organizations 1-Internal Searches Such as (having individuals bid for jobs, using their HR management system or utilizing employee referrals) 2-Employee referrals (Current employees can be asked to recommend recruits) 3-External searches Such as (Advertisements, private employment agencies ,job fairs,....) 4-Last but not least the Online sources like bayt.com as you mentioned .
Thanks & B.R Mahmoud

Shoukat Ali Malik
by Shoukat Ali Malik , Specialties Moderator for Bayt.com community program, , Bayt.com (Middle East # 01 Job website)

My Dear Ghina Said,Both links are best for professional man.

Mohammed Salim Allana
by Mohammed Salim Allana , Compliance and Assurance Manager , United Arab Bank

one could not depend on one channel of recruitment support. Try with efinancial career and Linkedln, which really may help to boost your confidence and enhance your professional network and communication with employers/HR directly

Lenet Muthomi
by Lenet Muthomi , Sales Associate , M.H. Alshaya. Co.

Heelo, I am a newcomer to this site and its interesting, educative and most of all inspiring.

from my personal experience. it can be very demotivating when you are genunely looking for a job. when you want to give it all and grow with a great organization both professionally and personally. it can affect your confidencce. I am currently in that situation will i find myself waiting for feedback from potential employers only to get reject mails. II would appreciate advice on the best approach to securing a job and alternative websites

Malekulashtar Kheyroolla
by Malekulashtar Kheyroolla , Practice Director , Information Asset LLC

First and foremost you need to assess the situation if you are currently employed / unemployed / going to be laid off....etc based on which you can prioritize on how urgent or desperate the situation is.
Once you have determined your urgency - you can decide further course of action.
If it is a desperate situation - you can talk to head-hunters and flash your resume across jobsites.
If it is not a desperate situation then you can search the web and jobsites and apply to targeted organizations.

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