4 Tips to Successfully Find a Job in Qatar

Qatar is considered to be one of the richest countries in the Middle East. After oil and gas resources were discovered, the country witnessed tremendous growth and development. The country implements well-planned economic strategies and lays special emphasis on the infrastructure. The Qatari government has been driving various initiatives to improve the overall economic development of the country which in turn is resulting in improved career prospects for professionals.

Doha at sunset

The country has been making steady efforts to reduce its dependence on the oil and gas sector by making investments in other sectors such as real estate, construction, hospitality, entertainment, etc. The recent example is that of the Mall of Qatar which opened doors in December last year resulting in increased demand for human resource across various industries such as retail, food and beverage, entertainment and hospitality. We can expect the same from the opening of Doha Festival City, one of Qatar’s biggest malls, which is slated to go live soon in the month of April this year.

Although the country has native talent, it welcomes expats without much inhibition to make the best of the career opportunities. Moreover, Qatar is also one of the most peaceful countries in the region according to the Global Peace Index. Ample employment prospects combined with a safe and peaceful environment make Qatar a popular destination amongst expats looking to explore career opportunities abroad. Despite all favorable factors, finding a job in Qatar is not an easy task, especially as an expat. However, nothing is impossible if you make up your mind. Consider finding a job as your full-time job and you will surely see success. However, it is best to draw a full-fledged strategy around your job search. Outlined below are a few tips that will help you in successfully finding a job in Qatar:

  1. Start early:
    Ideally, expats should begin their job hunt before arriving into the country. Thanks to the Internet, job seekers can search and apply for jobs in a country of their preference from anywhere in the world. There are numerous job portals through which you can check and apply to jobs. You can even check out the employment section of various regional newspapers online for latest job vacancies. Contacting the Qatar Embassy in your home country for job opportunities is a great option as well.
  2. Make your CV impeccable:
    CVs play an important role in making your job search a success as they are the first communication that happens between you and the prospective employers. Alter your CV to match the job description of each job vacancy that you apply for. Try to include all the relevant information in the first page of the CV and make sure it doesn’t exceed two pages.
  3. Form connections:
    Knowing people in Qatar will help you land a job faster. Reach out to people in your network be it friends, relatives or colleagues and spread the word that you are looking for a job. Somebody will definitely come forward to help you out. Also, don’t hesitate to simply walk into an office and ask directly about job openings. Drop your CV at as many places as possible to maximize your chances of getting called for an interview.
  4. Go to networking events:
    Gather information about networking events and career fairs that keep happening in various cities and make it a point to attend some of them. Such events are the best way to get to know about latest job opportunities and connecting with professionals. Forming a regional network will also help you in the future when you want to change a job or need advice on professional matters.

Even if you don’t get what you had wished for, don’t lose hope. Finding first jobs in a totally new country is difficult for everybody. Consider any start as a good start because things can be turned around in your favor if you are self-motivated, flexible and have the right attitude.

All the best!

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About Megha Raizada –
Megha Raizada is a professional writer working with the premium job portal Naukrigulf.com. She has a keen interest in the global job market but also loves to keep a track of everything interesting happening around the globe. You can reach her at Twitter and Google+.