Many job seekers wonder what they could do besides polishing their CV and cover letter, continuously updating their professional profiles, applying to the most recent and most relevant job openings, and frequently enhancing their skills and competencies. It is important to note that candidates who actively strive to improve their qualifications and make use of all career resources that are available to them are on the right path. Job seekers should not feel disempowered if the job search process for them is occasionally slower than they had hoped for.
In reality, obtaining a job is one of the biggest challenges for many people, mind you if the job seeker is in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. It is wise to have a reality check and understand that there are many more job seekers than there are job openings at any point in time. This is why competition exits. It is also why some job seekers try to go the extra mile by enrolling in additional courses, requesting customized services, or upgrading to a premium job seeker account.
Those who are truly qualified for the positions they are applying for are not disadvantaged because they opt for the basic job seeker account. After all, the mission that had guided Bayt.com since its inception is to provide all job seekers in the MENA with the tools and the information that empower them and enable them to lead their career and lifestyle of choice. Nonetheless, some job seekers want an extra nudge and a spotlight among the large pool of candidates and they find that the Bayt.com premium account is what they need.
Here are the benefits that job seekers can enjoy by upgrading to a Bayt.com premium account:
1. Promote your job applications to the top
Each application that job seekers submit receives a ranking based on the relevancy and qualifications of the candidate. Those who are highly interested in a particular position can benefit from the application promotion feature by highlighting their application and making sure it is at the very top of the list of candidates that employers see. Employers will be notified that you have promoted your application to their vacancy and that signals to them that you are truly interested and committed to that position and their company. However, it is important to note that if an application is irrelevant to the job qualifications and requirements, it cannot be promoted.
2. Learn who viewed your Profile
Your public profile on Bayt.com can be viewed by employers, recruiters, and other professionals who are using the platform. When your profile is viewed, it is often because people are interested in it or are considering you for a new career opportunity that may or may not be announced. With a premium profile you will be able to find out who viewed your profile and filter your views based on employers and other categories.
3. Gain salary information
You will also be able to use the Bayt.com salaries feature, research the market averages for your current or prospective position, and know how much you should be making. This tool is highly useful for salary negotiation and it will help you ask for the correct amount during a job interview.
4. Compare your application to others
Many job openings announced through Bayt.com receive more than 500 applications. As a job seeker with a premium account, you will be able to compare your application to others and find out more information about their qualifications, be it academic, work-related, technical skills or soft-skills. This will help you better position your application and further understand which qualifications you possess and which you do not have and, therefore, need to build.
5. Contact recruiters and managers
Sometimes, job seekers need to ask certain questions or gain additional details that are not listed in the job description before applying to the job or throughout the application process. The Bayt.com premium account includes contact credits that job seekers can use to get in touch with the recruiter or hiring manager directly and obtain the information they need.
