Does the home country work experience count when applying for jobs in Dubai? Can they interview you online?

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on 26 Jul 2014

Hi I am an HR professional from Pakistan having almost 5 years of experience. I am planning to move to Dubai and have been applying to jobs from my home country. I just want to know whether my home country experience will be considered or not. Also as I am residing in Pakistan, will the recruiters take this into consideration to call me for an interview. I am comfortable giving an online interview but I am afraid the recruiters won't consider me once they see that I am not based in UAE right now. any help or suggestion will be highly appreciated. Many thanks and regards, Nauman Ali khan

Anonymous (not verified) on 31 Jul 2014 - 08:17

Hi Nauman

It is more than likely that your home country experience would be held in consideration - it is the biggest indicator aside from any qualifications you may have that you are capable of doing the job you apply for.

We usually recommend finding a job before you move to Dubai. It may come with its challenges and take some time, but this is usually preferable to landing in a strange country without any networks or immediate prospects.

Have a look at our Working in Dubai page for more on this subject. I would also have a look at our Visas for Dubai and Work Permits for Dubai pages to find out whether you're likely to meet the requirements to be able to work in the country.

Hope this helps, best of luck.

Xavier

Anonymous (not verified) on 1 Aug 2014 - 12:53

Hi Xavier Thanks for the response, it really helps. I have been applying from my home country for the past few months but I wasn't able to get any response so it prompted me to ask the question here. I do have extensive experience and I have BS Computer Sciences and MBA qualifications so I am confident that I meet the requirements to be able to work in UAE. Nevertheless thanks for your feedback, I'd put more efforts into my job hunt and lets see if I get noticed. Thanks again Regards Nauman Ali Khan

Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Feb 2015 - 11:55

hello dear sir can u advice me some websites where i can find work in dubai.wherever i look they want money and i dont trust to this sites

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