Dubai Life Coach & Development Expert, Hanan Nagi speaks About Your Job hunting survival guide

April 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Experts advice on staying upbeat during your job search, and making sure you stand out from your competitors

However, if you've just embarked on the job hunt - as have many in the UAE with the current employment squeeze - or you're considering taking the plunge but don't know whether to risk it. It is important to remember that while stressful at the time, the job hunt should result in attaining something that makes you happy. Therefore, instead of facing this process with dread, it is important to try and look at it positively.

Staying ahead ofthe competition

Searching for a job can be difficult and competitive at the best of times, but the current economic climate has made it that much harder. It is imperative that you learn how to market yourself effectively in order to stand out from the many other job hunters who are out there vying for the same position.

Hanan says that in the current job market, job hunting needs creativity and thinking out of the box Recruitment agencies have their benefits, says Hanan, so it's worth registering with as many as you can. However, it's important not to solely rely on this method.

She also suggests you ensure you tell all your friends to keep an eye out for you and to check whether their organisations are hiring. Networking and speaking to the key people within an organisation is crucial. "Don't just send your CV out. Contact your contacts in person and explain to them who you really are as a professional. Tell them about what kind of job you are looking for and how you can add value. They then become your champions so when they recommend you to their HR managers, they don't just pass a CV over — they can explain why you're such a catch," she says.

Make a list!

Executive coach Hanan Nagi suggests job hunters follow this process when they set out to find new work opportunities:

1. List your skills in general no matter how trivial they may seem i.e. speed typing, attention to detail, musical ear, bilingual, knowledge in art or history and so on.

2. List your passions — anything you enjoy doing and that doesn't feel like work, i.e. surfing the internet, writing or planning events.

3. List all your previous experiences and all the jobs you held before and think about those you succeeded at.

4. Now think outside of the box. Looking at your skills, passions and experiences, what is it that makes you different and unique in your job field? What other jobs can you apply for? If not within a company, how can you earn money doing it as a freelancer or working from home? Do you need partners or other experts to turn this into a proper business? Who do you know who can help you?

5. Now list your top three ideas and start networking, approaching the right people, organisations and businesses explaining to them why you are different and how you can add value to them. Remember it is about what is in it for them before you!

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