While Bayt.com is the leading job site in the Middle East and North Africa, with more than 44,000 new job vacancies, it is also considered by many professionals as a great tool to achieve career growth. Whether your goal is to search for jobs, grow your professional network, or share your expertise, there are also some mistakes you should avoid when you’re using Bayt.com. Likewise, there are some basic practices that you should be following to make the most of your Bayt.com account and get ahead in your job search game.
Mistake #1: Not using a photo
There are a few common mistakes job seekers make while using Bayt.com to apply for jobs, but not having a profile picture or using inappropriate (like a photo of your car or coffee cup, etc.) or low-quality photos is extremely unfavorable.
The solution is simple: a job seeker is far more likely to make an impression with employers if she or he has a professional, high-quality photo. Avoid using selfies, low-resolution pictures, or ones that have other people in them. Make sure your profile picture is a recent one (not a 5-year-old picture you took freshman year), and that your face takes up 60% or more of the frame. There you have it; the recipe for a perfect profile picture, so what are you waiting for? Have someone take a fantastic photo of you, and upload it to your Bayt.com profile right away!
Mistake #2: Not staying fresh
There is absolutely no excuse for having an outdated CV. Similarly, your Bayt.com profile should be constantly updated. Think of it as an employer magnet; the more you freshen it up, keep it up to date, polish your CV, add whatever skills and experience you have gained from your new job, the more attractive it will be towards potential business contacts and employers.
By maintaining an active, fresh, and up-to-date profile on Bayt.com, sprucing up your CV every now and then, you increase your chances of attracting job offers you did not even apply for. It also reflects how you are coping with the ever-changing times, which is vital in most fields of work. In fact, companies that use Bayt.com’s CV Search tool can search, contact, and hire candidates without having to post a job announcement. However, most of the time, employers will choose to view the freshest CVs and profiles that are constantly taken care of and completed. This is why it is always good to log in to your Bayt.com account and give it a facelift every now and then.
If it’s too difficult to figure out your CV on your own, consider trying Bayt.com’s excellent CV writing services. Our CV writing experts gather information about your experience, skills, education, and present them in a professional and employer-friendly manner.
Mistake #3: Having a few connections only
In this day and age, it’s no secret that networking is a huge help to moving forward with your career, exposing yourself to new business and learning opportunities, and gaining valuable experience along the way. Building a professional profile slowly by connecting with like-minded people and interacting with them, will come in very handy if you suddenly find yourself looking for a new job, instead of having to connect with thousands of professionals all at once!
And guess what? Bayt.com connects professionals together.
If you have a public profile on Bayt, then you can use the people search, a powerful networking tool, and a great way to expand your professional network in the MENA region, to look for people you know, or thought leaders in your industry and invite them to connect with you. With a vast ocean of 42,600,000+ professionals, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to building new connections and professional relationships.
Mistake #4: Becoming a wallflower
To give your profile an edge and get the most out of your Bayt.com profile, you must take some time to regularly engage in discussions with other professionals, so you can strengthen those professional networking efforts and showcase your expertise. Bayt.com Specialties is the easiest way to establish your presence in your field and to highlight your expertise in the community.
Get noticed by employers, clients, and colleagues by asking intelligent questions related to your industry and giving intelligent replies to their questions. Through this great feature, you are able to network online by expanding your circle of friends and professional connections. Through your discussions, you can get endorsed by other experts as well as get ranks and badges on your CV to show your expertise.
Mistake #5: Forgetting to polish your skills
There is no ceiling for learning. Even after gaining mastery and decades of experience, there are always more areas to grow, more skills to acquire, more topics to explore, and more competencies to build. The Bayt.com learning portal offers an array of the most up-to-date courses, workshops, and training programs in just about every field and industry. You can also visit the Bayt.com blog, which we consider to be a treasure trove of little steps you can take that cover a long distance in your journey of self-improvement and professional development. There are also numerous career articles and interesting data that can help you improve your career and strive towards even more success.
Whatever your end goal is for using Bayt.com, the right combination of learning, self-development, and networking will bring you closer to making the best out of your profile and will only benefit your career in the long run. And remember, we at Bayt.com are always rooting for you on your journey towards success.
