How to Prepare Your CV Before Eid to Land More Interviews After the Holiday

Why Eid is the perfect time to prepare your CV

Eid may feel like a break from work, but for job seekers, it’s the ideal time to get ahead. Most companies slow down hiring during the holiday—but once it ends, recruiters return with urgency. If you want to be noticed, now is the time to polish your CV and stand out in a competitive market.

Hiring picks up after the break

After Eid, hiring across the GCC and MENA typically surges. Companies resume shortlisting candidates, scheduling interviews, and filling roles. Having your CV ready now means you’ll be among the first profiles recruiters see when they log back in to Bayt.com.

Step 1: refresh your professional summary

Your summary is the first thing employers read. Keep it short and targeted. Highlight your key skills, career goals, and what makes you a strong candidate. Use keywords related to the job roles you want so your CV appears in searches.

Step 2: update your skills and experience

Go through your past roles and make sure your job titles, responsibilities, and achievements are up to date. Add any new tools, software, or certifications you’ve gained this year—especially if they align with in-demand roles in your industry.

Step 3: tailor your CV to the jobs you want

Generic CVs get lost in the crowd. Adjust your CV based on the type of job you’re targeting. Emphasize the experience that matters most to those roles, and move older, irrelevant details further down.

Step 4: clean up formatting and spelling

Make your CV clean, readable, and free of errors. Use bullet points, consistent fonts, and proper spacing. A neat layout can make a big difference in how long a recruiter spends reviewing your profile.

Step 5: update your Bayt.com profile

Once your CV is polished, upload it to Bayt.com and make sure your profile is complete and visible to employers. Fill in the headline, summary, and skills sections—these help recruiters match you to the right opportunities.

Final thoughts

Don’t wait until after the holiday to take action. By preparing your CV now, you’ll be ready to ride the wave of post-Eid hiring and land interviews faster.

Update your CV today and explore jobs across the region on Bayt.com.

Natalie Mahmoud Fawzi Al Saad
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