Eight out of 10 fresh
graduates in UAE are more likely to use social media for a job search, a new
survey conducted by talent management and outsourcing firm, TASC Outsourcing,
has found. LinkedIn, Bayt.com remain the most popular job hunt websites
Social networking platforms
have become the primary go-to for a job search among graduates in the UAE, the
survey reveals. LinkedIn and Bayt.com remain by far the most popular job hunt
websites. Reasonably, more than 75 per cent of the respondents also believe
that their personal social media and digital footprint does have an impact on
their future job hunt.
The survey investigates into
the job search trends among fresh graduates in the UAE. It was conducted during
the recently held Careers UAE 2016, and consists primarily of Emirati graduates
aged between 20-35 years. The survey shows that the job seekers are most likely
to research the interview panel online prior to their interview. More than 60
per cent of respondents said they would, apart from also looking up the company
website, also look up recent stories on Google before an interview.
Speaking on the survey
results, Abbas Ali, vice-president of TASC Outsourcing, said: "The survey
gives a good insight into the impact of social media on young adults today. We
found that more than 75 per cent of the respondents are active on social media
platforms on a daily basis, which also influences their job search. More than
80 per cent of fresh graduates today use social networking platforms as the
primary source to find a job. It is an interesting insight, especially for
employers to find the skilled talent they are seeking."
Several recruitment experts in
the region have continued to highlight the importance of visibility on social
media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, especially when it comes to fresh
graduates looking for a job. They stress that students close to graduation
should establish their presence as a professional on the social media accounts
that they use the most. One simple way of starting is by filling out the 'Work
and Education' part of their Facebook profile. If left blank, experts note that
it suggests that a graduate is not proud of their accomplishments. It is also
vital to let your network of Facebook friends know what you're looking to do
professionally. In addition, jobseekers need to know what's going on in their
industry and at the companies they'd like to work at.
An easy way to do so is via
Twitter, as many international and regional companies, have their own jobs
handle on Twitter, which makes it easy for graduates to get up to speed on the
latest developments. Another way is for jobseekers to identify and follow 20 to
25 potential employers, as well as to follow the CEOs of the companies that
you'd like to work for
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