Fathima Group UA.E will hire nearly 900 employees

The UAE-based retail major Fathima Group will invest Dh200 million and hire nearly 900 employees for its expansion across the UAE, GCC and India.

“With over 4,000 employees, now we plan to give employment opportunities to 900 people for the upcoming seven outlets across the GCC and India. When it comes to hiring for the UAE expansion, we would employ approximately 250 to 300 people in our new outlets across different categories,” said EP Moosa Haji, Chairman of Fathima Group.

Out of Dh200-million investments, the retail major aims to invest Dh140 million in the UAE market alone, he said after the opening of new hypermarket in Al Ain.

The new outlets will come up in Bur Dubai, Dubai Waterfront, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE; Jeddah Haramain and Al Safa in Saudi Arabia; and Sobha City - Thrissur in India in the next few months.

Haji said the group has a strong human resources department and is constantly hunting for good talents and caliber of different levels.

Interested candidate can apply online on its website www.fathimagroup.com or via Fathima Group LinkedIn page.

Apart from the retail investments, the group is also setting up food manufacturing facilities in Dubai.

Spanned over an area of 100,000 sqft, it is developing a major food manufacturing facility at Dubai Investment Park (DIP) at an estimated investment of Dh70 million for production of drinking water and processing of spices, pulses and catering services.

Fathima Group is also setting up a corporate office and logistics centre with a cold storage facility at Dubai Investment Park (DIP). Covering over an area of 500,000 sqft, the facility is under construction at an estimated investment of Dh180 million.

Reasons Employers Reject Your Resume

Your Resume

Finding a job is not an easy task, What will make you stand out from the rest of the candidates, if you have the same qualifications and experience? It's your resume. Your resume reaches your prospective recruiter before you do, and makes the first impression.

Reasons Employers Reject Your Resume:
1. Your resume is too long: A resume is not a book, nor is it an article. Your resume should convey the maximum information in the fewest of words. The longer your resume, the greater the chances of the employer of tossing it aside simply because he/she doesn't have the time to go through it.

Keep these facts in mind when deciding on resume length:

Your resume is a career marketing tool, not an autobiography. Strive to keep your resume concise and focused on your key selling points. Let go of past experiences that don't market you for your current goal. Every word in the resume should sell your credentials and value to a potential employer. You should also leave something to talk about in the interview.
It's common for employers or recruiters to sort through hundreds, or even thousands, of resumes to fill one position. 

Use a one-page resume : 

•     You have less than 10 years of experience.
•     You're pursuing a radical career change, and your experience isn't relevant to your new goal.
•     You've held one or two positions with one employer.

Use a two-page resume:

•  You have 10 or more years of experience related to your goal.
• Your field requires technical or engineering skills, and you need space to list and prove your technical knowledge.Put the most important information at the top of the first page. Lead your resume with a career summary so your key credentials appear at the forefront of the resume. On the second page, include a page number and your name and contact information.

Consider a three-page resume or longer :

•     You're a senior-level manager or executive with a long track record of leadership accomplishments.
•    You are in an academic or scientific field with an extensive list of publications, speaking engagements, professional courses, licenses or patents.

2. You list irrelevant work experience: Many people take up jobs in more than one field, but this doesn't mean you squeeze in everything in your resume. Your resume should be tailored for the job you are applying for, and unnecessary information should be left out. The recruiter only wants to know your skills that will be of use in the field you are applying for. A crisper resume will show you are focused, and can stick to the task at hand.

3. Typo, bad English: Spelling mistakes and bad grammar are the first things any recruiter will notice. Before giving a detailed look at your resume, a recruiter is most likely to give a cursory glance, and a spelling mistake is something you cannot afford. Proof-read your resume before sending it out.

4. You don't highlight your achievements correctly: Nobody wants to know if you won a painting competition in school. Write out your relevant achievements correctly and also how they have helped the company. Spell out the role you have played and the direct result of your achievement. Explain what exactly you did, the challenges you faced and how you overcame those. Again, it's important to stick to the role you are applying for.

5. You don't have a clear objective: The internet is full of resume objectives, and recruiters probably have them memorized. So don't make the mistake of lifting something off the web. Tailor your objective for the position you are applying for. List out what you intent to do if you get that job. The recruiter should know the goals you have for his/her company specifically.

Talking too much is top job-interview mistake

Talking too much is the most common interview mistake that job candidates make, according to 36 percent of recruiters who completed the ninth edition of the quarterly Executive Recruiter Index, released by Korn/Ferry International, the premier global provider of executive search, outsourced recruiting and leadership development solutions. 

 

Other common mistakes cited by recruiters include lack of knowledge about the company or position (22 percent), over-inflated ego (16 percent) and appearing overly confident (9 percent). Additionally, more than six in ten (62 percent) recruiters agreed that anything more than one week is too long for a candidate to consider a formal job offer, with almost a third of them (29 percent) indicating that the appropriate amount of time is even shorter. "Executive-level candidates are unquestionably more polished and sophisticated today than ever before, so it is remarkable how many basic interview etiquette mistakes are still made," said Charles Tseng, President, Korn/Ferry Asia Pacific. "Although small, these mistakes can often mean the difference between getting the job and being passed over." The survey also examined various regional differences as they relate to job tenure. 

 

In both North America and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), recruiters agreed that two years is the minimum acceptable amount of time to stay with one employer. In South America and Asia Pacific, however, one year is the minimum amount. The rapid pace of growth and hiring in these emerging regions is likely responsible for this difference. When asked why executives leave companies after short periods of employment, bad cultural fit emerged as the leading reason in both South America and Asia Pacific, whereas responses were more mixed in North America and EMEA. Finally, recruiters worldwide agreed overwhelmingly (87 percent) that executives should disclose that they worked somewhere for a short amount of time, rather than omit the position from their CV/resume.

Career-Boosting Lists to Make in 2016

 Recently I am reading an article written By Adrian Granzella Larssen   and it is very useful to job seekers

1. Companies You Want to Work For

This is a no-brainer if you’re actively job-searching: Having a list with your favorite companies, their websites, any contacts you have there, and links to their jobs pages makes hunting for openings a whole lot easier. But even if you’re not, this is good to have as part of your career emergency plan.

2. 10 Innovative Ideas off the Top of Your Head

Start each day by writing down 10 ideas you have about a specific subject—something related to your job, an industry trend, whatever. If you generate 10 ideas a day, every day, for six months straight that you will become an ‘Idea Machine’—someone who can come up with great ideas in any situation about any topic. And you can use these ideas for your own benefit, or send the list to someone who could use them—whether that’s your boss, another team at work, or a friend.”

3. People You Should Know to Get Ahead

Think: People who work for your dream companies, people who would be awesome mentors, people further ahead than you on your career path—really anyone who will inspire you to push yourself. Having this makes networking a whole lot more efficient. Oh, and don’t be afraid to put a few “reach” people on your list, too!.

4. Books You Want to Read

Because next time you need a good read, Want a ready-made list to make your life even easier?

5. What You Want to Happen in 2016

A lot of us set resolutions for the year ahead, but I like framing this exercise as: What do I want to happen in the next year? Feel free to include both work-related goals and personal goals.

6. What You Want to Leave in 2015

Are there bad habits you want to give up, work responsibilities you’d like to trade for more advanced tasks, even people you’d like to stop talking to? Add them to a list as a reminder that, come 2016, your time and energy is better spent elsewhere.

7. Your Career Bucket List

Once you’ve done your annual planning, now’s the time to dream big. Do you want to work abroad? Write a book? Start a company? Found a nonprofit? Have a corner office with a view of Central Park? Add it to this list, then keep it somewhere you can refer to when you’re feeling aimless.

8. “Got a Minute?” To-Dos

There are plenty of times you have a few minutes to spare—like when you’re on hold or waiting for a meeting to start. Rather than wasting those moments on Facebook, make a list of tiny to-dos you could get done.

9. “Got a Slow Day?” To-Dos

There also might be times you have a few hours—even a full day—to spare. (Stuck in the office during the holidays, anyone?) Make a list of back-burner projects at work (or at home) that you want to get done…someday.

10. A “Not Right Now” List

Speaking of someday, if you want to achieve all those goals you’ve set out, you’re likely going to need to deprioritize less important tasks. So think of this an opposite-day list: Add things you’re absolutely, positively not going to spend time on—for now.

11. Your Biggest Accomplishments

Start by making a list of 10 things you accomplished in 2015 that you’re really, really proud of. Then, every time you do something awesome this year, add it to the list. It’s a great motivator when you’re feeling like nothing’s going right, and it’ll make updating your resume a whole lot easier.

12. Lunches to Make

In 2015, I had a goal to bring my lunch to work more. (I didn’t do as well as I’d liked.) But what helped the most was creating a list of recipes I could make, complete with the ingredients I needed to add to my shopping list. It’s sort of like your own little menu.

13. What you’re Grateful For

You’ve likely read about the benefits of focusing daily on the things you’re thankful for. Make that easier on yourself by turning them into a list and posting it someplace you’ll see often.

 14. Things You Do Better Than Most People

Create a list of “your core competencies, the things you can build your success on.” This has several benefits (other than a confidence boost). For starters, it’ll help you really focus on what sets you apart from others when you’re writing cover letters, your LinkedIn profile, or your personal website copy. It’s also a good gut check—if you realize that your current job rarely lets you utilize your top skills and abilities, it might be time for a change.

15. Things You Want to Try

There are probably activities you’ve thought about trying at some point—learning Photoshop, trying public speaking, mentoring a junior employee—but you don’t put them on any of these other lists because, well, you don’t really know if you’d like them. Put those activities here as a reminder, and next time you’re feeling bored, give one of them a whirl.

16. Sayings to Live By

This final idea comes from Art journalist (which also has a great list of list prompts): a “Manifesto list.” The author asks, “What are some words and phrases to live by that are part of your life’s manifesto? Make a list of sayings to live by.”