JEDDAH – A poor command of the English language and a failure to customize CVs to the applied job are two of the main barriers stopping job-seekers landing their dream job, the Hiring Practices in the MENA Employer Survey conducted by the Middle East's largest job site, Bayt.com, showed. The survey noted that 21.3 percent of employers said that the use of poor language on a CV is the biggest mistake jobseekers can make. Submitting a CV that is not customized for the role is the second biggest mistake according to 19.7 percent of the employers in the survey, while clear exaggerations and poor formatting also figure prominently on the list, along with lack of focus and key omissions. In an effort to connect jobseekers to top employers in the country, Bayt.com will run a free-to-attend CV clinic at NAJAH, Education, Training and Careers Fair, to help candidates increase their CV success rate and secure more interviews. Taking place on Oct. 29-31 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), NAJAH is the largest exhibition for local and international universities, training institutions and leading companies interested in driving their recruitment activities in the region. “A good CV is an applicant's passport to employment,” said Suhail Masri, Vice President of Sales at Bayt.com.
“At NAJAH, our experts will shed light on the importance of a good CV and offer help, career advice and recommendations on major aspects associated with a successful job search. “Apart from providing free CV consultancy to visitors, our team will also deliver a special presentation focusing on CV writing and interview techniques at NAJAH,” he added. Commenting on the importance of a well written resume, Khurram Saeed, NAJAH Exhibition Director, said: “A CV is the applicant's first chance to make a good impression to a potential employer.” The CV clinic is such an important feature at NAJAH this year and will provide visitors with free tips to improve their CVs and make sure that it is of a high standard so that they have the best chance of securing employment, he added. — SG
