2. Looking for a Job

3. How to start looking Ask friends and relatives Search in the newspaper Contact recruitment agencies Write to companies

4. Ask friends and relatives About their own employment Which companies are often hiring About career paths in the U.A.E. For advice on who to contact What vacancies they know about A variety of information and opinions from these people will make your task much easier

5. Searching the newspaper for jobs What information does a job advertisement contain that I need? Usually in a special section Employers place theadvertisements Employers place the advertisements Agencies also place advertisements Usually only current vacancies

6. A typical advertisement for a job

7. Job title

8. Job location

9. Which company is offering the job Which company is offering the job

10. The best person …… The best person ……

11. Necessary experience (work skills) Necessary experience (work skills)

12. Personal requirements (life skills) Personal requirements (life skills)

13. Application letter should be sent here

14. On-line employment searching What information do these job advertisements contain that I can use? Is it the same as in the newspaper? Click on each to find out.

15. Contacting Recruitment agencies Click on each of these agencies. Locate one job advertisement for each and list the main details Who should you contact at the agency and what should you prepare to give to them?

16. Writing to companies directly Writing to companies directly Company addresses can be found in your LRC in a Business Index Click on these images to find a list of Public and Private company web sites. Why not send them your CV and application letter by email?

17. Have your Curriculum Vitae up to date Find out what kinds of jobs are available – ask friends and relatives for information. Search for company details in your LRC Learn about the companies from their web sites Contact recruitment agencies and discuss opportunities Be ready to set up interviews for the jobs you want Summary

18. Good Luck