DUBAI: If you are planning on shifting career, here are some thoughts to ponder on from the jobs portal, Bayt.com
A recent study by the company said that as switching careers requires certain tools and preparation to help in the transition process, most jobseekers agree that they need to rewrite their CV.
“Respondents also state that in order to change careers successfully, they mostly need help in professional CV writing, identifying new career opportunities and market /industry knowledge and research,” said Bayt.com.
It said that for a career change to be successful, one has to take the following initial steps:
- Create a new CV for the target industry.
- Learn missing key skills.
- Assess whether the switch is a practical option given past experience
- Research the market trends and opportunities
Data for the Bayt.com’s survey about switching careers in the Middle East and North Africa was collected online from September 23 to November 21, 2018. Results are based on a sample of 8,380 respondents. Countries assessed include UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Iraq, Algeria and Tunisia, and others.
