JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia has always been one of the most attractive countries in the Middle East to live and work. In particular, Riyadh is considered to have the highest possibility of employment in the region ahead of many other cities, with 49% of respondents in the Bayt.com ‘Top Cities in the Middle East' survey, July 2012, saying that the availability of jobs in Riyadh is either ‘good' or ‘excellent'. Riyadh is also considered among the cities that offer the most competitive salaries according to 40% of respondents in the same survey. According to the Bayt.com Middle East Consumer Confidence Index – August 2014, jobs in Saudi Arabia are plentiful. In fact, 52% of respondents in Saudi Arabia say there are many jobs in the Kingdom for those looking for employment, while 38% of them expect a surge in the number of jobs in Saudi Arabia in the next 6 months. The above-mentioned stats mirror those from the Bayt.com Job Index Survey – July 2014 which shows that 40% of employers in Saudi Arabia are definitely hiring in the coming 3 months, with 65% of them looking to hire up to 10 employees. In light of the above, if you're looking for a job in Saudi Arabia, then your chances are high to land one. All you need is a plan. Below are some tips from the career experts at Bayt.com, the Middle East's number 1 job site, to help you find a job in Saudi Arabia: 1. Build a compelling CV Your CV is often the first impression a hiring manager has of you, and you only have a few seconds to grab their attention and invite you in for an interview. It is therefore essential that you get your CV right. You can create a CV on Bayt.com in less than 5 minutes. 2. Create a public profile Your public profile is similar to an online business card. It tells people who you are and what you're good at, and makes you findable on search engines such as Google. Bayt.com enables you to create a public profile for free. 3. Develop your personal brand Your personal brand reflects who you are. Developing one will give employers a realistic assessment of your strengths and the skills that you've mastered. 4. Apply for jobs in Saudi Arabia There are thousands of jobs advertised every day by employers in Saudi Arabia on Bayt.com and other leading job sites, so keep an eye on these jobs. You can also follow Bayt.com on Twitter, at @BaytJobs, for hand-picked jobs in Saudi Arabia and the region. 5. Engage in professional discussions online Nowadays, employers want to dig deeper into the personality of the candidates before calling them for an interview. Bayt.com Specialties will help you establish a presence as an expert in your field through engaging in meaningful community discussions. 6. Harness your job interview skills Harnessing your job interview skills will help you stand out from other candidates. Many articles provide tips and advice that you must remember before going into a job interview, so make sure you read them. Bayt.com provides a whole section for job interview skills on its website. 7. Follow top companies Company pages on Bayt.com show all job vacancies available at a company, gathered in one place. It's also a great way to research a company before going for a job interview. 8. Network both online and offline Bayt.com research shows that over a third of professionals (34.5%) found their last job through their network of friends and family, closely seconded by 32.5% who found their last job online. Networking is a great way to let people know that you're looking for a job. Looking for a job in Saudi Arabia is much easier than you think. In fact, Bayt.com provides thousands of jobs in Saudi Arabia for all job roles and career levels in any given day. We hope the tips above will provide a framework for your job search efforts and help you find a job you love. Good luck!
