This one would never fade away. Since 2000-2001 suddenly a majority of people graduating in India felt the need to pursue higher education from the UK,Australia,France,Germany,Spain???,New Zealand,Cyprus(would you believe it),Sweden,Singapore and anyways USA has always been the favourite along with Canada.
And higher education for many of those is just Masters..but Masters in what?This question is of the least concern when it should be the trigger question.
And if you sense the same then let me tell you something...this is like ruining your career even before it has taken off.Its not advisable at all to consider going to a foreign country for just the heck of it. And dont let those study overseas consultants overwhelm your thoughts with the choice you have to make.
Assuming that you have decided to take up your Masters in a foreign land there are few initiatives I can suugest, you take.
1. Identify your education,work background match it with your future aspirations and see which course or program is better equipped to take you there.
2.Do a search for the universities that offer that course,and sort them according to your preferance of location,reputation,total cost incurred,future opportunities and program start date,
3.The application process should start 6-9 months(1 year for USA) before the target course start date.
4.Get IELTS,TOEFL,GRE,GMAT etc. out of your way as early as possible.
5.Budgeting-most important.You need to know where your money is coming from to fund your studies.Find out about education loans that may help you.
6.Visa is the most important factor.DO your research on the requisites of obtaining a visa...approach consultants if you dont get it.
7.I would suugest going to a consultant since i know lot of applicants would lack a document or two here and there and consultants would help you with a work around.
(Post your queries on the blog for any kind of help...i have my won rating for consultants which i have created over the period of 8 years..i do it as free service so rest assured i intend no malice or bias..i am a good man :) )
8.If the only reason you are going abroad is to make a quick and big buck..then do not select a fancy university or program..go for a college which offers courses for less fees..better dont go for masters...For Australia and Canada you can apply for colleges offering Diplomas in Food mgmnt,hotel mgmnt,Hare dressing etc etc...not a bad option...
9.DO not ever think of abstaining from the college...no matter what...even if you want to work all the time make sure you attend college or else be ready to become an illegal(a baaaad idea)
Its a very generic topic to start with....better post your queries and i ll get to them alos the links on the left might be helpful...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Getting Jobs in dubai, uae in general
This one's going to be my one the most important contributions to my fellow human beings.
Indians, Pakistanis and lot of other Asians have been part of a massive exodus to the Middle East and UAE in particular. Since Dubai has transformed into the business hub of ME lot of companies have set up their base here.And so has the demand for Human Resources created.
I will try to make things easier for a job seeker, by posting my detailed analysis and observation of job hunting procedures.
1. Arrive in this country somewhere from Dec to June. This is the best period for hunting jobs as july-dec is punctuated with lot of holidays, vacations.Timing is very critical.
2.Resume comes next, understand that employers or recruiters dont have time to dig deep into the content of your resume to understand where they can fit, if they dont get it the first time they probably would never care to look at it again.Compile a resume that accentuates the points you want them to know and do not rely on on basic resume..cultivate the art of twisting the content of your resume to the job you are applying for.Customize it to have an edge.Photograph is a must in this region.
3.Get a cell phone the day you land here....and ensure you mention the correct no. on resume.
4.Speak to as many people as possible who you think can be of any help.Identify the field you want to work.
5.Daily newspaper(Gulf news) first thing in the morning, rise early go through the employment section and make applications before 10 A.M.
6.I will mention few websites which are most useful for a job hunt register on all of them...and keep visiting them till a job offer is accepted.It means spending time but then it would be worth it in the end.
http://www.bayt.com/ ; http://www.careercentre.ae/, visit the dubai internet city portal check the partner directory there will contact details you could use to fwd your CVs...same process for media city, DIFC,Jebel ali free zone.
7.Do a google for all the banks in UAE visit their web site dig contact details send resume.
8.Prepare a telephonic interview speech as most recruiters would ask you few questions on the phone when they contact you.Though it doesnt have a telling impact on your overall app. but then would you want to start on the wrong foot?
9.As soon as you get a call for interview listen carefully for the location...ask again for the directions if you need..no harm in it...confirm it with someone who knows the place well a night before the appointment.
8.Always have some cash handy with you.
9.Dress sharp...thats imp. you cant help the way you look but it doesnt mean that you have to dress shabbily...never lose heart even if its your 121st interview attack it with same sense of excitement as your 1st one.
10.If you are on 2 months visit visa , you should be choosy for the forst 30-40 days and if you are unable to find anything grab onto anything that comes your way if going back is not an option.
11.Appear at the interveiw 15 mins before the scheduled time...will help you soothe those frayed nerved.
I am a good person so if you need any kind of help, counselling post your query here and i ll answer when i have my spare time.You can send me you breif profile or anything related to UAE job hunting and i can be of help.
"You'll never have to walk alone"-By me
Indians, Pakistanis and lot of other Asians have been part of a massive exodus to the Middle East and UAE in particular. Since Dubai has transformed into the business hub of ME lot of companies have set up their base here.And so has the demand for Human Resources created.
I will try to make things easier for a job seeker, by posting my detailed analysis and observation of job hunting procedures.
1. Arrive in this country somewhere from Dec to June. This is the best period for hunting jobs as july-dec is punctuated with lot of holidays, vacations.Timing is very critical.
2.Resume comes next, understand that employers or recruiters dont have time to dig deep into the content of your resume to understand where they can fit, if they dont get it the first time they probably would never care to look at it again.Compile a resume that accentuates the points you want them to know and do not rely on on basic resume..cultivate the art of twisting the content of your resume to the job you are applying for.Customize it to have an edge.Photograph is a must in this region.
3.Get a cell phone the day you land here....and ensure you mention the correct no. on resume.
4.Speak to as many people as possible who you think can be of any help.Identify the field you want to work.
5.Daily newspaper(Gulf news) first thing in the morning, rise early go through the employment section and make applications before 10 A.M.
6.I will mention few websites which are most useful for a job hunt register on all of them...and keep visiting them till a job offer is accepted.It means spending time but then it would be worth it in the end.
http://www.bayt.com/ ; http://www.careercentre.ae/, visit the dubai internet city portal check the partner directory there will contact details you could use to fwd your CVs...same process for media city, DIFC,Jebel ali free zone.
7.Do a google for all the banks in UAE visit their web site dig contact details send resume.
8.Prepare a telephonic interview speech as most recruiters would ask you few questions on the phone when they contact you.Though it doesnt have a telling impact on your overall app. but then would you want to start on the wrong foot?
9.As soon as you get a call for interview listen carefully for the location...ask again for the directions if you need..no harm in it...confirm it with someone who knows the place well a night before the appointment.
8.Always have some cash handy with you.
9.Dress sharp...thats imp. you cant help the way you look but it doesnt mean that you have to dress shabbily...never lose heart even if its your 121st interview attack it with same sense of excitement as your 1st one.
10.If you are on 2 months visit visa , you should be choosy for the forst 30-40 days and if you are unable to find anything grab onto anything that comes your way if going back is not an option.
11.Appear at the interveiw 15 mins before the scheduled time...will help you soothe those frayed nerved.
I am a good person so if you need any kind of help, counselling post your query here and i ll answer when i have my spare time.You can send me you breif profile or anything related to UAE job hunting and i can be of help.
"You'll never have to walk alone"-By me
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