Be your best “you.” You are looking for a job. It is a long time since dealing with the trappings of the job search process and the uncertainty of where, when, what and how a job offer will come. This begins a review of “must do” behaviors to be mastered in the interview process.

Focus on doing well the elements of a job search process that you can control, because there are many things a job candidate cannot control. The candidate has no control over whom, how and when interviews are conducted, what questions will be asked, or obviously, control over who gets the job. But there are a number of other things that a candidate does have control over from your Professional resumes to your job interview You should never lose a job offer because of something that was within your purview to make happen. Examples include:

• Be early for interviews. Anything short of a natural disaster sounds like merely an excuse for being late – and there are no excuses. Think through travel and traffic requirements and take necessary action to mitigate potential issues.
• Learn name of interviewer. Smile, look them in the eye, and be sure to greet everyone you meet with a firm handshake. Think in terms of conveying engaging and confident.
• Use good manners. Remember, this applies to everyone a candidate comes in contact with. Whether at the reception desk, in the hallway, the parking garage, your conduct should be the same as with those you interview with.
• Relax and answer each question concisely. Noticeable nervousness and/or rambling answers are a distraction. Study relaxation techniques used by public speakers to control nerves (e.g., long, deep breaths, etc.).
• Use proper English. Avoid slang, speak clearly, and focus on connecting and communicating.
• Be cooperative and enthusiastic. Go with the flow, do not pick arguments, and remember to smile appropriately and often.
• Show interest with body language. Use eye contact, sit-up straight, have good posture and display body language that is open and engaging.
• Ask questions about position and organization. Avoid questions whose answers are easily found on company Web site or published in the annual report.
• Avoid asking about pay in initial interview. Compensation and rewards are very important, but it is generally better to defer asking about compensation until latter stages of the interview process. Unless brought up by the employer, asking pay questions too early can appear to be self-centered on part of candidate.
• Thank the interviewer. Say thanks when you leave, remember the firm handshake, send a short thank you note.

Watch for articles regarding other behaviors for a successful interview, including: cleaning-up; treating everyone as a potential interviewer; keeping cool; beware of small talk; the value in the details; doing your homework; and remembering to smile.

Doing these behaviors will help you get an edge over the competition and achieve successful interview results. Best wishes for a profitable job search and winning interviews in your future.

About the Author: Gordon Walter is a professional resume maker / Resume writer with Reliable Resumes. Reliable Resumes is an Resume Service providing resume writing services for Professional Resumes and Executive Resumes. He also provides interview training and articles and information about how to make a resume on his website. The original article is available at: www.reliableresumes.com/blog/2009/08/behaviors-for-a-successful-interview

In the Gulf region, almost all countries are making growth at a rapid space. Of all the countries, Saudi Arabia deserves a special mention because the country has witnessed phenomenal growth in the last few years. The oil reserves of the country make it a rich nation. Now, it is seeing growth in all other sectors as well. With the diversification and growth in various sectors, the demand for skilled manpower has also grown in various sectors in the country. Since the locals cannot suffice to fill all positions for all kinds of skills, the foreign workforce is welcomed into the country. There are ample jobs in Saudi Arabia such as oil and gas jobs, construction jobs, petrochemical jobs, IT jobs, education jobs, hospitality v, and automobile jobs. Also, the multi-billion dollar King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), coming up at Rabigh, near Jeddah, has become the main driving factor for jobs in the gulf region.

Though there is a drive to hire Saudi nationals first, the foreign workforce is equally welcome in the country. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, there are certain skills that are not developed in the locals and they cannot fill posts requiring those skills. Thus, skilled and trained manpower is required to fill posts requiring specific skill sets. Secondly, for a few posts, the expatriate workforce can be hired cheaper than the locals. One reason why Indians are so welcomed in Saudi Arabia is that qualified and trained Indians can be hired at salaries much lower than those in the West. Also, there is an advantage for jobseekers who knows Arabic and are versed with the culture of the place. There are many jobs that require essential knowledge of Arabic besides English. Some expatriates also take up lessons in basic Arabic after joining a job in Saudi Arabia.

Talking about sectors, oil and gas has been the mainstay of the economy in Saudi Arabia for years. Other than that, there has been huge development in the real estate industry. This sector is going by leaps and bounds. There are many international investor firms that are pumping in money in the real estate sector in Saudi Arabia. Consequently, the sector has grown and the real estate jobs in Saudi Arabia have also increased. Since the population in the region is growing very fast, the demand for residential complexes has also grown. Also, the need for office and commercial space has also increased. Seizing the opportunity, many real estate companies are working in the region building residential complexes, offices and commercial spaces. Thus, there is need for civil engineers, architects, skilled electricians and plumbers and construction workers. Most of these are foreign workforce that is hired on a contractual basis. 

Coming to the hospitality sector, Saudi Arabia witnesses a lot of religious tourism. It is the main religious hub of Islam. There is a need of hotels and appropriate accommodation to cater to these tourists. With the expansion of the economy, business travel to the Kingdom has also increased. Keeping in view these points, the hotel industry and the aviation industry has also seen a boom in Saudi Arabia. Qualified hotel staff and aviation staff are hired for various positions. Thus, professionals in the hospitality industry stand a good chance of getting hired in Saudi Arabia for various roles.

The other sectors in Saudi Arabia that hire foreign workforce include the automobile sector and the oil and gas sector. These sectors have ample job opportunities for trained foreign workforce. The banking and IT industries also hire foreign nationals with the right qualifications and skill sets. Hence, for those aspiring to high-paying jobs in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia is an attractive career destination. It really helps if you go with a reference and are recommended by somebody. To apply to jobs in Saudi Arabia, you can look for vacancies in the newspapers, job portals through recruitment agencies. When you take up a job offer in Saudi Arabia, it would be advisable to research the culture in the country and the company credentials beforehand. The culture in the country is a little conservative and it might take a while adjusting to the lifestyle. However, the high salaries offered with the jobs are the main attraction that pull expatriates in large numbers to the country.

About the Author: Geetika Jain writes on behalf of NaukriGulf.com, a leading job portal for jobs in Gulf Region, Jobs in Saudi Arabia, Middle East jobs. Naukri.com’s foray into the Middle East is an Endeavour to provide established client base with services that best meet their international requirements as well as expand our operations on to a global arena.

Working in an office is different to other jobs, because the environment is a lot more insular than most others. It can be difficult to thrive in this atmosphere if you are not adequately prepared, and when you’re applying for a job in this sector you need to take care to look over the job description carefully and make sure you know what you’re applying for.

You will find a lot of the time you are working on your own, with your own deadlines. It will be your responsibility to manage your working day and make sure you complete everything you are supposed to. You need to have very good organisation skills, because if you don’t you will very quickly fall apart. You need to be able to motivate yourself. Any problems that you encounter will have to be handles quickly, and you will only have yourself to help you. You need to be on your toes, and able to learn quickly and adapt to any changes you encounter. Sometimes you will be working daily with customers, and you will need to be able communicate well with them, especially customers who you speak to several times a week.

You will also need good team working skills, because you will be working alongside people you will be seeing every day. It is important you know how to maintain these working relationships, because from time to time you will be required to work with your colleagues in completing difficult or lengthy tasks. If you cannot share your ideas, you will not be able to perform well alongside the other people in your office. Your people skills will be very important to you here, because if you cannot work alongside the people in your office, you will find it a hostile environment. You need to be able to communicate well whilst maintaining a professional atmosphere.

If you have all the skills required, you will enjoy working in this atmosphere. Reading the job description carefully will mean you know exactly what you’re applying for.

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