Insider’s Guide to Finding a Job in Qatar

Qatar is on the radar of many expatriates seeking employment for better lives and the betterment of their families due to its infrastructural development, booming job market, and most importantly the fast-growing economy. In addition, tax-free wages and career growth are advantageous.

There is a massive demand for skilled workers, with all the extensive projects in the country. The rapidly growing and most demanded sectors include construction, energy, education, finance, media, tourism, and hospitality.

No matter the high demand for the workforce, no job is going to land on your lap just like that without any effort. Indeed, job searching is a tedious job. But it can be made more accessible.

Here are certain ways you can easily find a job in Qatar:

Recruitment Agencies

If you have a few years of experience in your corner, it is best to find a recruitment agency. They team up with local and international companies. They match you with the best available job.

Candidzone is one of the leading HR consultancies in Qatar. Candidzone offers professional Human Resource solutions to impact industry growth as an Executive Search, Sourcing & Selection, Long term staffing, Interim Placements, Payroll Solutions, Training & Development, and Project support services organization.

Job Advertisements in Qatari Newspapers

If you are looking for a job, you can start by going through the Qatari newspapers like Gulf Times, The Peninsula, and Qatar Tribune, in English. For the Arabic version, you can go through the newspapers such as Al Sharq, Al Watan, etc.

Referrals- networking

Having friends or families living in Qatar might be an advantage. They might know if there are any job vacancies available in their companies or for any other companies. By forwarding your CVs to them, you are networking, and it helps you to get a job.

Social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

If you are looking for a job, and you are serious about it, you can make the best use of social media platforms. Scrolling through the Instagram reels, and TikTok videos for hours clearly will not help you in any way. But you can use it beneficially, by looking for job postings around the country. Certain people share the job posts of the companies, share videos explaining where to look for jobs, etc. This can be helpful to those who are seeking job opportunities.

LinkedIn is a platform where corporates engage around the clock. Following the people, you know who are working in the country, you can get contacts of those who are working with them or any other companies. Connecting with them through the platform might give you an idea of where relevant vacancies are available.

There are specific job groups on Facebook. Following these groups can also find you lead to any vacancies around the country.

Job fairs

Keep your eyes and ears open because Qatar hosts job fairs. These are attended by employers from different sectors and so is a great place to meet many potential employers at once. These events are also great for networking. Employers at a job fair get a quick impression of the job seekers based on informal conversations.

You might not land your dream job right at that moment, but you can connect with people who can provide job opportunities.

Online job sites

You are living in Gen Z, so it is much easier to find your perfect job. The internet has made tedious jobs much more exciting and simpler. Just with the click of a button, you can find the positions vacant and ready to be filled.

Job seekers can opt to apply through various online job sites such as Naukri, Bayt Indeed, Monster Gulf, Gulf Talent, etc. There are various platforms where different sectors post about the available vacancies in their companies.

Just ensure that your profile is perfect and contains all the necessary information relevant to your experience and what the employer is looking for.

Internships, Traineeships, and Volunteering

If you aren’t looking for a full-time job or if you are a fresher and looking for a job, it is always the best option to join any company as an intern or as a trainee. Mostly it is the perfect way for a student to enter the workforce and start a career. It ensures that the students get hands-on experience in their relevant fields.

Many companies organize events and require volunteers. Job seekers can make use of these opportunities and enroll in them. This allows them to connect with new people. They tend to have a larger network of people associated with different businesses. By becoming a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to display your talents and make an excellent impression on the employer and gain a chance to join the company if they ever require it.

Business Directory

There are a few business directories that enable you to search for the company details. It allows you to search for specific fields which are relevant to yours.

Company websites

If you have an idea of the companies in Qatar, you can visit their opportunities page. Job seekers can also submit their CVs through the company’s website directly. The major companies in energy, banking, education, healthcare, hospitality, and tourism advertise their openings on their websites and hire directly. So, it is best to stay updated and follow the pages regularly.

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