And how Bayt.com Specialties can help you build one Because the majority of employers choose the internet as a source for finding candidates*, it is really important for job seekers to have an impressive online presence.
A leader for over 12 years in the online recruitment industry, Bayt.com has developed a new platform, Bayt.com Specialties, that is designed to help you create a professional online presence. It provides an interactive environment for professionals to interact and share their knowledge, while also granting employers an invaluable insight that goes beyond what a standard job application can provide.
50.5% of employers say the internet is their medium of choice for seeking candidates How Bayt.com Specialties can help: In addition to Bayt.com’s CV-building facilities, Bayt.com Specialties allows you to create a professional, profile online presence that goes beyond what your resume can communicate.
Ask questions and share your insights by answering the thousands of professional questions currently posed on the platform. By sharing your thought-leadership and knowledge publicly on a website with millions of page visits, you can actively create more visibility for yourself.
84% of employers will take the time to research candidates online before making a final decision How Bayt.com Specialties can help: As a professional among millions of professionals, you have to stand out if you want the best chance at landing your dream job. You have to be able to demonstrate capability and professionalism, which may not be communicated through your CV or an interview. Have your capabilities shine! Bayt.com Specialties allows employers to delve deeper into your professional mindset as you ask and answer questions, providing them with even more proof of your suitability for the role.
29.2% of employers say that finding relevant candidates is the biggest challenge when hiring for senior executive or management positions How Bayt.com Specialties can help: Do you want a boost up the career ladder? Then you’ll have to show that you’ve got the knowledge, the drive, the vision and understanding needed to succeed. Enter Bayt.com Specialties, which helps you demonstrate all four of these traits through one easy-to-use platform. Plus, all interactions are ranked by peers, which adds further value.
37.5% of employers want well-rounded candidates who demonstrate traits such as industry knowledge, a track record of innovation, and technical excellence How Bayt.com Specialties can help: A CV can only say so much; it can give the basics of a your experience, but what employers want is a deeper understanding of who you are and how you can help the organization achieve its targets. Bayt.com Specialties gives you the chance to prove your capabilities, where you can highlight your thought-leadership capabilities and your in-depth understanding of the fields in which you work. 28.8% of employers state that hunger, drive and ambition are the most important factors they look for How Bayt.com Specialties can help: It’s not always easy to convey ambition on paper – it’s something that has to be judged through interaction, and often the length of a job interview is simply not long enough for an employer to fully understand a person’s determination to succeed. By extending industry knowledge and participating in relevant conversations on Bayt.com Specialties, you can show your keenness to progress within your industry, while sharing the sort of forward-thinking opinions that employers look for.
67.2% of employers will consider hiring a candidate who has relevant skills, but no direct experience in their company’s field How Bayt.com Specialties can help: Employment possibilities within certain industries can be more limited than others, which makes diversification a must for any job seeker. When changing industries, it’s important for employers to see that core skills crossover smoothly from one to the other – and that’s where Bayt.com Specialties can help you.
Through Specialties, you can show your overall experience and prove its relevancy across the board, so that employers can be confident that you will be competent in their new role and industry.
Getting started on Bayt.com Specialties is easy and free – simply visit https://specialties.bayt.com/en/specialties/, sign up and get started! Bayt.com has a rapidly growing community of over 12 million professionals and with over 6.75 million visitors a month is already amongst the most trafficked and visited professional networks in the world, with thousands of users already empowering themselves by turning their thought-leadership into exciting, dynamic content that will get them noticed by future employers.
*According to the Bayt.com “Hiring Management in the MENA” poll, 50% of employers use the Internet for seeking potential hires.
