Picture this, you’ve been a job seeker for several months or even years, but you rarely hear back from employers when you apply online. You might be frustrated, but before you give up on your job search, let’s make sure you have actually done your due diligence. The reason you’re not hearing from employers might be completely in your hands.
Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, offers a platform that allows job seekers, just like you, to find and apply for jobs in their country or any other country in the MENA. It also allows them to build searchable profiles and connect and engage with fellow job seekers, industry leaders, and influencers. It is truly a great platform that you should be utilizing right now.
But hang on for a second. While many job seekers might think that Bayt.com is a recruitment agency, it is not. Bayt.com provides you the tools, the platform, and services needed to excel in your job search but does not actually influence hiring. Bayt.com allows you to find jobs and be found by employers. The company makes the hiring decision.
To learn more about how Bayt.com works exactly, check out this video.
Now, let’s go back to your job search challenges. Bayt.com has more than 10,000 jobs available for you to browse through and apply for at any given time. So, that’s a great starting point. Now, let’s talk about you and your profile. In order for you to be found by employers and for your job application to stand out of the crowd when you apply for a job, you might need to do some changes and make sure that everything you’re doing on Bayt.com plays in your favor.
Profile completion and freshness
Your Bayt.com CV (aka your profile) is one of the most important aspects of your Bayt.com experience. You need to make sure that your profile is complete. Our CV builder will even guide you through it and give you a completion score. A complete profile that contains important keywords relevant to your past experience and future aspirations is vital. In addition, always make sure you keep updating your profile to keep it as fresh as possible. A fresher profile has a higher chance of being found by employers.
Engage in Specialties
Specialties is a Bayt.com platform where you can network and exchange professional expertise with fellow job seekers and employers too. It is important to engage in Specialties because 1) you can find answers to pressing questions, 2) it helps you expand your professional network, and 3) your activity will be reflected on your profile, which in return shows potential employers that you’re seeking knowledge and striving to expand your area of expertise.
Active job seeking
Having a Bayt.com profile is not enough, you need to be actively looking for jobs every day. New jobs are added daily and your next great opportunity might be around the corner, so you do not want to miss out. Moreover, and even if you’re qualified for a job that is not posted, employers using CV Search might not find you because of your inactivity. Make sure you log in often and do some hunting.
Apply for jobs
Apply for as many relevant jobs as possible. You need to make sure that you’re seen by employers and that your job hunt is not gone to waste. Even if you do not get a particular job, employers who see your profile might keep you in mind for future vacancies.
In addition to the above steps, Bayt.com has plenty of useful blogs and tools that can help you land your next job. All you have to do is utilize the plethora of information and great services to make sure you advance ahead of the crowd. Some of the tools that you can use when job haunting are:
Job alerts
These alerts are set up by you. You can specify your search criteria and narrow down your search to the specific type of job, role, and industry you’re interested in. After you set up the alerts, the system will send you notifications with job postings either via email or SMS at the frequency of your choosing.
CV Writing
A powerful CV is your gateway to the universe of career opportunities, therefore it must be impeccable and well-written. Read up on these mistakes when it comes to CVs. If you need additional help with your CV writing, you can get in touch and our team of career experts will help you write a great CV to make sure it stands out the next time you apply for a job.
Cover Letter
Cover letters are one of the pillars of job hunting, a cover letter should not be a summary of your CV, rather an extension of your CV and/or profile. A great cover letter will excite employers and intrigue them about you. Make sure to check out our Cover Letter Guide to help you perfect yours.
