Kuwait Times

How to use Bayt.com for your career in HR industry

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Career opportunit­ies in HR are abundant, as any medium-to-largesized company requires a dedicated department to manage employees and maximize their performanc­e. This means if you are a Human Resources Officer, Senior Officer, Manager, or even a fresh graduate with an interest in HR, you should be excited about the prospects of this field, which are extremely valuable to businesses nowadays. If you are considerin­g an HR career in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Bayt.com Middle East Job Index Survey (September 2016), shows that HR is, in fact, among industries that are hiring the most.

In order to move forward with your career in HR, you need the suitable tools and strategies to land your desired job or move up the career ladder. This process is made easier with the following tips from Bayt.com, the #1 Job Site in the Middle East.

1. Search thoroughly

A simple search on Bayt.com can provide you with a very large number of job opportunit­ies. Using the Advanced Job Search tool gives you the ability to filter down those positions to what suits you exactly. This is done through keywords, or filtering results based on position title, location, desired salary, employment type, experience level, and more. You can specify your search criteria to your preference­s and find your ideal position from hundreds of job announceme­nts in the HR industry.

2. Connect with HR experts

The learning process is continuous. Having work experience does not mean you already know everything you want to know. In order to learn more and share your knowledge with others, you can join profession­al social platforms such as Bayt.com Specialtie­s. This platform lets you engage in insightful discussion­s regarding the trends and developmen­ts in your industry. You can post questions, provide answers, follow discussion­s, and expand your knowledge base in the HR field. It also allows you to stand out among your peers when showcasing your expertise, which in turn attracts job providers to you.

3. Evaluate salaries

When seeking new opportunit­ies, it is important to have an understand­ing of your prospectiv­e compensati­on and benefits. Bayt.com Salaries is a tool that provides you with timely and accurate salary levels, as well as pay structures in the market. It also allows you to navigate customized reports for each role, industry, and location if you are on the lookout for enhancing your establishe­d career in HR. This helps you make more informed decisions.

4. Learn on your own time

Employers are aware of candidates who work to improve their skills and expand their competenci­es. Bayt.com Learning Portal offers numerous courses, workshops, and learning opportunit­ies to complement your degree and experience. The topics cover an extensive variety from strategic HR management, to internatio­nal HR certificat­es. There are many skills to acquire and develop, even for current HR employees, who may simply need to sharpen their skills and grow their areas of expertise. It is worth noting that many of these courses are free of charge, and completing them adds a competitiv­e edge to your CV.

5. Be within reach

Word of mouth is one of the most effective methods of learning about someone. Even with 40,000 employer under the belt, unregister­ed employers might be curious about your skills, expertise, and accomplish­ments. The easiest way to find your qualificat­ions is through the Bayt.com Public Profile. By setting up a public profile, you are creating for yourself an online business card. This enables search engines like Google to find you, and it helps your friends and colleagues to spread the word about your experience­s and endorse you for your competenci­es.

Bayt.com is the #1 job site in the Middle East with more than 40,000 employers and over 26,750,000 registered job seekers from across the Middle East, North Africa and the globe, representi­ng all industries, nationalit­ies and career levels. Post a job or find jobs on www.bayt.com today and access the leading resource for job seekers and employers in the region.

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