Job seekers, here is one small thing that helps: keep a running list of your wins as they happen. By the time an interview comes, you will not be scrambling to remember your achievements.
Watching someone finally get their moment in the spotlight never gets old. If you're out here grinding on your craft, keep going. Your scene is coming.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
One thing I've noticed about job hunting: tailoring your resume for each role feels tedious, but it works far better than sending the same one everywhere. What's your take?
One thing I've noticed about job hunting: tailoring your resume for each role feels tedious, but it works far better than sending the same one everywhere. What's your take?
Here is a small tip I share with young developers: start with the feature that solves one real problem for one local user. Test it in the market, not just in a notebook. Build small, learn fast.
I used to start my day by checking email first. By 10am, I'd feel behind. Now I spend the first 30 minutes on one important task. The difference is night and day.
I used to start my day by checking email first. By 10am, I'd feel behind. Now I spend the first 30 minutes on one important task. The difference is night and day.
I used to start my day by checking email first. By 10am, I'd feel behind. Now I spend the first 30 minutes on one important task. The difference is night and day.
I used to start my day by checking email first. By 10am, I'd feel behind. Now I spend the first 30 minutes on one important task. The difference is night and day.
Quick tip for keeping up with UAE news: follow the official WAM news agency and each ministry's verified account. Relying on random forwarded messages often gets details wrong.