added may 24th 2010
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Stay Positive This Summer. Abu Dhabi IS the Place To Be

The current economic crisis has encouraged employers in the UAE to be more conservative with their recruitment decisions, and they are viewing expansion plans, departmental changes and replacements more strategically than before. Certain sectors have been affected more than others and some organisations have re-evaluated their interim requirements and restructured staffing levels, which has in turn resulted in some redundancies.

Are you one of those people who have been affected?

If so, then here are a few simple guidelines on staying positive this summer and keeping one step ahead of the game.

Job Hunting

Whether you’re looking for your first job, you’ve decided it’s time to move up the career ladder or you just fancy a change, finding a new job can seem pretty daunting. But it needn’t be.

We’ve designed our step-by-step guide to help make finding a new job as simple and painless as possible.

1) Areas you need to consider...What type of work are you looking for?, What are your key strengths? , Where do you want to work?, What kind of organization do you want to work for?, How much do you want earn?

2) Once you have figured this out you then need to write the Perfect CV. Your CV is the first information an employer will receive about you when you apply for a role, so is fundamental to improving your chances of securing your dream career move.

3) Now your CV is done it's time for the perfect covering letter. Covering letters are an accepted part of the application process, with most employers relying on these to quickly sift out unsuitable applicants. Therefore, your covering letter is a great opportunity for you to highlight that you have the skills and experience for a role, whilst ensuring that the recruiter in question gives your CV the due attention.

4) Ok, so now you have yourself an interview. Preparation for an interview is an absolutely key process and will often be the difference between success and failure for applicants. Good preparation not only gives you an idea of what to expect but it will give you the all important confidence, which can carry you through.

5) So, you’ve sent your CV, gone to interview and are finally at the point where you are discussing salary. So, do you just accept the salary on offer or take a gamble and hold out for more? The first step in salary negotiation is doing some research into the remuneration package you expect, as well as the current market rates for the type of role you’re applying for. The aim of your research should be to develop a clear idea of your minimum, expected and dream salary.

6) You’ve accepted the job offer, you’ve negotiated the salary and there’s only one thing left to do: resign from your current job. The first thing you’ll need to do is tell your boss. Whilst you should certainly hand over a formal letter, before that you should sit down face-to-face and let your boss know informally.

This is a very simple overview but for more details and support from our team please feel to contact us at any time.

Jobs

Many strategic decisions surrounding recruitment have been made to ensure companies and employees are as secure as they can be during the current economic climate, Reed are fortunate enough our business is continuing to support those clients still recruiting in the current climate. Go to www.reedglobal.ae for a snapshot of the roles we have available.

Get networking

It is true that it can be who you know here so get networking, there are a number of networking groups available including:

Abu Dhabi Networking group

Abu Dhabi Women

American Business Group of Abu Dhabi

Australian Business Group

British Business Group

French Business Group

International Women in Business

LinkedIn

Property & Construction Club

Twitter - Follow reed.co.uk's very own career agony uncle, Frank Walters, with his no-nonsense jobseeking advice on Twitter.

...... just to name a few. And don't forget your local embassy, which will also be able to provide you with advice and guidelines on groups available.

If you are interested in finding out more about these or any other groups please email me at info.abudhabi@reedglobal.com or via my LinkedIn in profile www.linkedin.com/in/marialouisebrown.

Remember......Be social... be seen

Volunteering

Even if you’re looking for a paid job, volunteering is well worth considering. As well as the obvious feel good factor from giving your time to a worthy cause, there can be some real benefits for your career.

You may be frustrated because you know what you’re looking for but you don’t have the experience or perhaps you just want to try something new. Whatever the reasons, giving time to volunteer is an excellent way to learn new skills and gain useful experience. And this can help you find your next job and launch your career.

Home Study

Gain a professional qualification and progress your career. There are a number of professional organizations who can support many types of courses and qualifications for home study top help you stay ahead

Pro-activity is the key to success this summer and the above highlights just a few ideas. If you would like to talk to a Reed consultant we would be happy to help you, so please contact us any time.

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Notes to Editors

Country website details for each of the 12 Reed Global websites:

Australia – www.reedglobal.com.au

Bulgaria – www.reedjobs.bg and www.reedjobs.bg/bg

Czech Republic – www.reedglobal.cz and www.reedglobal.cz/cz

Hong Kong – www.reedglobal.hk

Hungary – www.reedglobal.hu and www.reedglobal.hu/hu

Ireland – www.reedglobal.ie

Malta – www.reedglobal.com.mt

Poland - www.reedglobal.pl and www.reedglobal.pl/pl

Qatar – www.reedglobal.com.qa

Singapore – www.reedglobal.sg

UAE – www.reedglobal.ae

United Kingdom – www.reedglobal.com

About Reed Specialist Recruitment

Founded in 1960, Reed is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions, as well as IT and HR consulting.

Reed operates in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and has over 3,000 permanent employees working out of 400 offices worldwide across more than 30 specialisms.

reedglobal.com enables clients around the world to interact with our recruitment services, while also enabling jobseekers globally to search for opportunities across multiple industry sectors. reed.co.uk is the UK's biggest jobsite and receives over 1.5 million job applications per month.

Reed is passionate about the environment and has an award-winning environmental programme. Reed continues to maintain its Carbon Neutral (R) status and commitment to being Carbon Responsible.

About Maria Brown

Maria is a recruitment expert with Reed Specialist Recruitment and has more than 10 years' experience spanning specialist sectors and markets in the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

In the past five years. Maria has run Branches of Reed Accountancy in the UK and more recently has also been instrumental in successfully establishing and expanding Reed's presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Maria's specialist background in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, Investments and Insurance has given her a comprehensive understanding of the operational needs and business demands in emerging organisations. A successful sales strategy, commerciality and business acumen, combined with professional credibility within a variety of sectors, helps Maria create successful recruitment solutions for assorted prestigious clients.

In the last two years The Reed Group of Companies has expanded within emerging markets - including Ireland, Malta, Bulgaria, Poland, Prague, Hungary, Qatar, UAE, Singapore and Australia - and Maria was chosen to support this growth because of her in-depth recruitment knowledge.

Maria also provided Professional Consultancy Services to new businesses entering the market. Assisting in business plans, entry to market, sales strategies, departmental and team structures, internal corporate governance and business licence and establishment processes.

For further information please contact:

Maria Brown, Associate Director MENA

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Mobiles: UAE: +971 50 320 7140 Qatar: +974 509 6776 International: +44 7766 883160

Email: maria.brown@reedglobal.com

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