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BUILDING A CV FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

MECVMiddle East employers are interested in Good Technical CV's, these being CV's that emphasise your technical and professional abilities to the finest details, including day to day activities and responsibilities. There is not a requirement for elongated personal details, interests and extra-curricular activities.

Another point, that differentiates The Middle East from other parts of the world is the requirement for detailed CV's. One or two page CV's, the norm for many job markets, are not appropriate in the Middle East. Instead a narrative of your work experience starting with the most recent and working in chronological order would give you a much greater chance of success.

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Interview Do's and Dont's

  • Plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.
  • If presented with an application, do fill it out neatly and completely. Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. Interviewers will want you to speak for yourself.
  • Greet the interviewer by last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. If not, ask the employer to repeat it. Give the appearance of energy as you walk. Smile! Shake hands firmly. Be genuinely glad to meet the interviewer.
  • Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright, look alert and interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good communicator.
  • Look a prospective employer in the eye while speaking.
  • Follow the interviewer's leads, but try to get the interviewer to describe the position and the duties to you early in the interview so that you can apply your background, skills and accomplishments to the position.
  • Make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner. Stress achievements.
  • Always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the job you are discussing. Never close the door on opportunity.
  • Show enthusiasm. If you are interested in the opportunity, enthusiastic feedback can enhance your chances of being further considered. If you are not interested, your responsiveness will still demonstrate your professionalism.
  • Don't forget to bring a copy of your resume! Keep several copies on hand.
  • Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. Do not chew gum.
  • Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself which relate to the situation.
  • Don't lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly.
  • Don't make unnecessary derogatory remarks about your present or former employers. Obviously, there were issues or else you would not have left a prior company or be looking to leave a present employer. However, when explaining your reasons for leaving, limit your comments to those necessary to adequately communicate your rationale.
  • Don't over-answer questions. And if the interviewer steers the conversation into politics or controversial issues, try to do more listening than speaking since this could be a sensitive situation.
  • Don't inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, etc. on the initial interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, indicate what you've earned but that you're more interested in opportunity than specific salary.
   
 

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