Couple of years ago, I had been for an interview in which I was quite confident to get the job since I was perfectly qualified as compared to the other 2 shortlisted candidates; 5 years of recruiting experience, Majors in HR from the York University and quite some rewards for excellence in resourcing candidates. However, I wasn’t selected and realized a couple of mistakes which I did. Note down the tips below which will definitely be important to consider:

1. Be prepared. Do not rely on a superficial level of knowledge about a company when you go into a job interview. Dig deeper and be curious. Learn the company’s history, its strategy, its customers and the direction it’s headed. 
2. Spend the time necessary getting a good grasp of what makes the company unique in its space. 
3. Understand what your skills will bring to the company and whether or not you’ll be a good fit based on the company’s culture.
4. Most important - be passionate. Credentials aren’t enough to differentiate you from your competitors. If you are passionate about the role, the work and the company, that will be visible to everyone you speak with and will give you an advantage.

In today’s competitive market, applicants need more than just good grades to score an interview. 
Share your thoughts if you have been through something similar.

I have been reading multiple articles and online news feeds over the past 3 months and all of it concludes that the job market in the UAE is stronger than ever; Salary on the rise; Manpower requirements increased; New job openings; etc, etc.

I would actually want to hear it from the real people. Do you feel the same? Being in the recruitment industry from years, I do not feel anything upbeat or special during this season. The manpower requirements from clients have rather declined in the recent quarter.

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Regards,
The Consultant - ANOC Management Consultancy
Dubai - U.A.E

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