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Seven Career Mistakes You Need to Avoid

At some point or rather many a times during our career, we have all made mistakes that we regret. Those mistakes have certainly shaped up our career the way it is right now. The wise thing to do is to acknowledge those mistakes, be aware of them, learn from them and then try to avoid […]

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Improve Those Networking Skills to Find a Better Job

Networking has become an essential tool in increasing your chances of getting a better job opportunity. This is a worldwide phenomenon and Dubai is no exception. There a number of networking groups in Dubai, UAE that you can join and expand your network. Here are a few tips on how to improve your networking skills: […]

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Job Market Trends

Salary Increments Expected in 2010

The years 2008 and 2009 have been the years of lay-offs, salary freezes and salary reductions. The trend in 2010, however, is expected to be quite different as depicted by various salary survey reports conducted. Salary increments are generally calculated on the basis of assigning weights to the following factors: employee performance department performance company […]

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Using FaceBook for Job Search

The fact that FaceBook is used by more than 300 million people makes it one of the best and most attractive sites for effective job search. Most of the top companies and their personnel have their presence on FaceBook making it even more valuable for a job seeker. If you are new to this website, […]

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How to Negotiate a Salary Raise

Career counselors are often consulted for teaching job seekers the art of asking a raise in the salary. This is because it is a skill that requires careful planning and execution. Here a few things that need to be considered while negotiating the raise with your employer: Research the market Find out the ‘going-rate’ for […]

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Why Use LinkedIn for Job Search

The traditional methods of job search such as networking with close friends, browsing through classifieds of throwing your resume on tons of job boards are not the only ways leading to effective job search. LinkedIn is a leading and an essential platform for job seekers to hunt for jobs or get hunted by top recruiters […]

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Job Market Trends

Future Outlook of the Dubai Financial Sector

Dubai has always been the financial hub in the Middle East and Persian Gulf region attracting investors from around the globe. The recent development of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has opened doors for more investment opportunities in the ever expanding Emirate. As a result, the finance jobs are expected to rise in six […]

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Tips for Applying for the Role of a Marketing Salesman

Just like it is difficult to hire the perfect marketing salesman, it is not easy for the applicants to sell themselves to the recruiter. How do you convince the interviewer you can pull potential customers, increase brand loyalty or bring in new business in the CV/resume or a series of questions and answers session of […]

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Dubai Job Market Shows More Confidence

All major world economies have been hit by the global economic recession, Dubai being no exception. Huge job losses have been witnessed in the emirate for the past one and a half year. Both employers and employees had lost much hope and confidence in the job market of Dubai. According to a new survey carried […]

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2010 Challenges – Career Networking

Recruiters and hiring managers, in the recent past, have been paying more attention to networking sites for searching the right candidate. In 2010, job seekers need to be much more conscious of their adequate presence on the internet so as to be approached directly by the recruiters. Professional networking and making and developing more contacts […]

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Manage Your Stress Level

Stress can be good or bad. A certain level of stress is essential for high performance. Whether it’s a sales target deadline to be met, or a closure of a business deal, to reach a high level of efficiency, the adrenaline surge triggered by stress will play a pivotal role. And yet we also know […]

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Don’t stop in recession: career goals are achievable

It is not arguable that during the current downturn economy, managers are over occupied with immediate issues and seemed to have postponed their career development goals. They do not necessarily have to. What can be done is the reduction in time spent on achieving the long-term goals. It is important, however, with your current job, […]

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Why You Should Rehire a Former Employee

Former employees who once had been valuable to the company are likely to hold value after the rehire. However, before you rehire a former employee, investigate two important things. One, why did they leave in the first place and secondly, whether they were on of the top performers on their job. It is not very […]

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Job Market Trends

Job Outlook for Younger Workers

Tough times have been experienced by younger workers all over the globe during the current times of recession. The situation is not expected to get any better in the near future. Workers below 35 are struggling with rising bills, rents, and not being able to get a job or a ‘good’ job. Many have been […]