harkev
I was hoping to get a discussion going that may be helpful to those looking for jobs or companies to work for. I have been using & some recruitment companies, but not much luck. I would rather just contact the company directly.
Could you tell me the company you work for in Dubai & maybe include their website or contact info if they are a good company to work for.
Thanks in advance & hope this helps anyone looking for a job.
Ciao,
"Hark"
^ian^
I wouldn't expect much of a response to this question as a lot of people would like to keep who they work for anonymous.
harkev
- ^ian^ wrote:
I wouldn't expect much of a response to this question as a lot of people would like to keep who they work for anonymous.
Are there any companies in Dubai anyone can recommend working for? Perhaps you know a friend who likes a company he/she works for, or perhaps you met a stranger on the bus & you heard IBM was paying well for managers. Anything?
I don't want to be intrusive, just looking for advice before I select a company to find a job with.
zierbox
come on pepole speak up
PrettyPenny
You may want to approach this in a different way. Why don't you give us an idea of what your qualifications are and those of us who may know of some suitable openings can guide you in the right direction?
harkev
- PrettyPenny wrote:
You may want to approach this in a different way. Why don't you give us an idea of what your qualifications are and those of us who may know of some suitable openings can guide you in the right direction?
You bet!
HEre is my resume.
Kevin Harkness DOB: Nov 1983
OBJECTIVE –
Finding a career which exposes my resume to international work furthering my advancement in business & business experience. Working in a challenging & educational environment.
SKILLS – Excellent Sales & Negotiating Client Satisfaction & Appreciation Telemarketing & Phone Socially Active Organizational Computer Literate Microsoft Office Literate & Proficient
Management & Executive Management Exposure to Ownership
EDUCATION
University Of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree/Business 2004
AWARDS IN CAREER
• Agent of the Year, Exit Realty International 2004 – 2006
• Realtor of the Year, SL Board of Realtors
• $37 Million USD in Closed Real Estate Transactions in 4 Years 2005
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Prudential Real Estate, Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor/Real Estate Consultant
Assisted both Residential & Commercial Clients in acquiring & selling real estate. Headed the Luxury Property development team in pursuing prestigious clientele. 2006 – Present
Exit Realty International, Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor/Real Estate Consultant/Coach/Manager
Trained & developed new talent. Coached & Mentored executives in the art of selling. Assisted both Residential & Commercial Clients in acquiring & selling real estate. 2002-2007
Hark Inc.
President/Director
Acquired investment properties for the purpose of rehabilitation, lease, or profit creation. Acted as sole director. 3 Employees 2003-Present
American Management Association, New York, NY
Operation Enterprise Consultant
Provided feedback to managing directors on the success experienced during seminars. Created & carried out presentations to senior executives which taught in areas of business & business management. 2001-2003
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
• “Discovering & Creating a Successful Life”
Magazine Interview Broker/Agent Magazine, Salt Lake City, UT 2005
LANGUAGES
• English – native language
MEMBERSHIPS
• National Association Of Realtors (USA)
• SL Board Of Realtors (UT, USA)
• US National Million Dollar Club
Concord
Maybe you are a "boy genius" but your cv seems far fetched for a 24 year old. President, Director, teaching senior executies at 22 :shock:
Maybe you are and will have a good future in Dubai. Otherwise pray for a job as a real estate agent.
Good luck anyway.
XPClone
I thought that too. Maybe if you were 30 but not 24??
BabyDoll
Yup, be an agent. Make more money than anyone of us here, perhaps and very possible.
aarif
i used to work for in DIC... a danish company in hosting business and very nice people to work with. This was my first experience working with some European company but it was very nice.Now I know why everybody prefer to work for European comapnies.
I worked there for some more than 2 years and recently i joined Global Media in SAIF... very professional and nice staff. We celebrated Indian and Pak 60th birthday as we do in our countries.
I am lucky to have very good experiences in dubai regarding job :)
1 Dubai Jobs .com The First Place to Find a Job in Dubai
^ian^
- Concord wrote:
Maybe you are a "boy genius" but your cv seems far fetched for a 24 year old. President, Director, teaching senior executies at 22 :shock:
Actually, started at 19! if you read it.
But yeah, Real Estate sales is the job... perhaps hit up Damac, although they expect their sales people to get results. True masters of the working interview :-)
I wouldn't expect a management position.
gtmash
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
^ian^
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
BabyDoll
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Didnt you see the headlines my friend " US housing slump "
Anyway Hark, if you promise to bring lots of money here, I am sure we can talk business !!
hamadl
I work for General Motors Middle East Operations, its a great place to work at, i know its not in your field, but has a really nice environment..
You might be able to work in sales at General Motors and they really need employees at the moment. You can contact them on 04-314 3333.
gtmash
- ^ian^ wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
It's not always about money, so I run my own small outfit instead. He'd be doing the opposite.
Concord
- gtmash wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
It's not always about money, so I run my own small outfit instead. He'd be doing the opposite.
It is ALWAYS about money. Everything is.
^ian^
- Concord wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
It's not always about money, so I run my own small outfit instead. He'd be doing the opposite.
It is ALWAYS about money. Everything is.
It could be 90% about the money, but it's never ALWAYS about the money.
Concord
- ^ian^ wrote:
- Concord wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
It's not always about money, so I run my own small outfit instead. He'd be doing the opposite.
It is ALWAYS about money. Everything is.
It could be 90% about the money, but it's never ALWAYS about the money.
The other 10% is about more money.
Many say "well, love, peace, health, religion, morals, etc. are not about money = bullsh!t"
^ian^
- Concord wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- Concord wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- gtmash wrote:
I just read that he is president of Hark Inc, his own company(?) Why the heck would he ditch that for a craptastic job out here?
Perhaps to see the world? It's not always about money.
It's not always about money, so I run my own small outfit instead. He'd be doing the opposite.
It is ALWAYS about money. Everything is.
It could be 90% about the money, but it's never ALWAYS about the money.
The other 10% is about more money.
Many say "well, love, peace, health, religion, morals, etc. are not about money = bullsh!t"
Ah yeah but what about experience? All people are here for varying reasons, and although money features on the list for most of them, the experience is also a reason.
Me, personally, you only live once they say, so I'm about having a good time. Of course, you need the bread to enjoy the jam.
Concord
- ^ian^ wrote:
Ah yeah but what about experience? All people are here for varying reasons, and although money features on the list for most of them, the experience is also a reason.
Me, personally, you only live once they say, so I'm about having a good time. Of course, you need the bread to enjoy the jam.
Yeah but even the experience is about money! I even know at least one fool who came here and makes less money than back where he is from and came for the experience. But only becuase he could afford to do it. Hence "about" money. Others come for the "experience" or to get "experience" so they can go back home and have a better salary (money). Some people settle into jobs that pay no money or even volunteer. Most volunteers I know either have the money (don't need the job) or the time (do not need to work because they have money) or can afford to volunteer (I have been on volunteer medical missions where we paid for the flights, accomodtions, food, etc. - so if you couldn't affort it you could not volunteer).
*waiting for the Mother Teresa response from someone.*
harkev
My resume is sometimes not always believable when you consider age a factor. But I can assure you it is quite accurate.
I was lucky enough to have a wealthy brother in law hook me up with my job at AMA in New York teaching classes. I looked older & was very well spoken & had many extra training classes during high school to further my resume & knowlegde of the business market.
Hark Inc is my company & I do make a decent living, however, it's not always about money. Exploring the globe & creating memories is more priceless than chasing the mighty dollar day in and day out.
I don't expect a manager position as I don't have a very lengthy education as of yet. BUT I feel my successful career in Real Estate should push me in to a job in real estate quite easily.
& YES!!! The US housing market is headed for the tanker(or is almost there)... The economy has turned sluggish, our president is an idiot, & where I live(Utah) the housing market has been on fire until this summer. It's time to take my "winnings" & go do something you can only do when you're young. Travel.
I appreciate all the tips & support. I can use it.
DeeDee
Try the major developers - damac, nakheel, emaar, dubai properties. there are plenty of others as well (look them up on ) You can also try the big names in real estate - Landmark, Remax, Better Homes to name a few. Their websites will probably have a listing of any job vacancies.
Good luck :)
^ian^
I know that people from at least 4 of the above companies frequent these forums on an almost daily basis.
fayz
I met one girl a while back in Real Estate here, she was working like a dog but selling buildings and her monthly pay was well over AED100,000 there is money to be made, just make sure you are on the right commission structure.
I think the Real Estate market has slowed down in terms of sales, people aren’t buying multiple buildings at once anymore but the market still exists and isn’t tanking nearly as fast as I had hoped.
Good luck and I agree it isn’t just about the money, As long as you have enough to support your family/lifestyle the rest is fluff, I’d have potential to make more money at home than I do here but I needed a change.
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Concord
- harkev wrote:
My resume is sometimes not always believable when you consider age a factor. But I can assure you it is quite accurate.
I was lucky enough to have a wealthy brother in law hook me up with my job at AMA in New York teaching classes. I looked older & was very well spoken & had many extra training classes during high school to further my resume & knowlegde of the business market.
Hark Inc is my company & I do make a decent living, however, it's not always about money. Exploring the globe & creating memories is more priceless than chasing the mighty dollar day in and day out.
I don't expect a manager position as I don't have a very lengthy education as of yet. BUT I feel my successful career in Real Estate should push me in to a job in real estate quite easily.
& YES!!! The US housing market is headed for the tanker(or is almost there)... The economy has turned sluggish, our president is an idiot, & where I live(Utah) the housing market has been on fire until this summer. It's time to take my "winnings" & go do something you can only do when you're young. Travel.
I appreciate all the tips & support. I can use it.
What kind of deal can you get me on a house with prop. 10+ acres (wooded - no mines) in Utah?
^ian^
- fayz wrote:
I met one girl a while back in Real Estate here, she was working like a dog but selling buildings and her monthly pay was well over AED100,000 there is money to be made, just make sure you are on the right commission structure.
You can make some seriously stupid money, although it's not for everyone. You also need to look at it as a short term thing... because nothing lasts forever.
fayz
- ^ian^ wrote:
- fayz wrote:
I met one girl a while back in Real Estate here, she was working like a dog but selling buildings and her monthly pay was well over AED100,000 there is money to be made, just make sure you are on the right commission structure.
You can make some seriously stupid money, although it's not for everyone. You also need to look at it as a short term thing... because nothing lasts forever.
totally agree, I would make a horrible salesman, more power to those that can, it isn't for me.
Also let's be honest, the op is only planning to move here because he's allowed to have multiple wives legally :P :lol: :P
....( for those that don't know Utah is the Mormon capital of US)
harkev
- DeeDee wrote:
Try the major developers - damac, nakheel, emaar, dubai properties. there are plenty of others as well (look them up on ) You can also try the big names in real estate - Landmark, Remax, Better Homes to name a few. Their websites will probably have a listing of any job vacancies.
Good luck :)
WOW Thank you. They all look extremely intrigueing to say the least. I appreaciate the pointers, specifically to Damac as it looks & reads just like the kind of thing I would be interested in.
"Hark"
Concord
- fayz wrote:
Also let's be honest, the op is only planning to move here because he's allowed to have multiple wives legally :P :lol: :P
....( for those that don't know Utah is the Mormon capital of US)
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you just blew it for me *see my previous post above*
harkev
- Concord wrote:
- harkev wrote:
My resume is sometimes not always believable when you consider age a factor. But I can assure you it is quite accurate.
I was lucky enough to have a wealthy brother in law hook me up with my job at AMA in New York teaching classes. I looked older & was very well spoken & had many extra training classes during high school to further my resume & knowlegde of the business market.
Hark Inc is my company & I do make a decent living, however, it's not always about money. Exploring the globe & creating memories is more priceless than chasing the mighty dollar day in and day out.
I don't expect a manager position as I don't have a very lengthy education as of yet. BUT I feel my successful career in Real Estate should push me in to a job in real estate quite easily.
& YES!!! The US housing market is headed for the tanker(or is almost there)... The economy has turned sluggish, our president is an idiot, & where I live(Utah) the housing market has been on fire until this summer. It's time to take my "winnings" & go do something you can only do when you're young. Travel.
I appreciate all the tips & support. I can use it.
What kind of deal can you get me on a house with prop. 10+ acres (wooded - no mines) in Utah?
Tough to answer the question as it depends on what part of Utah. You would need to be more specific in what you are looking for. How big of a house? Old, new? Style? Ranch, Farm, or do you want a landscaped estate?
If you are seriously interested I would be happy to set up a consultation by phone or if you are SERIOUSLY interested I'd be happy to schedule a face to face consultation.
But in general if you are going to be near SLC(Salt Lake City) or even in SLC with 10 acres, estate style living, large house with "style"... You could be looking low end @ USD $1.5m - High end $$30m
If you go to & enter 520561 in the MLS number section you will find the Least expensive 10 acre plus estate for sale in Utah to give you an idea of where your money would start in terms of quality.
harkev
- fayz wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
- fayz wrote:
I met one girl a while back in Real Estate here, she was working like a dog but selling buildings and her monthly pay was well over AED100,000 there is money to be made, just make sure you are on the right commission structure.
You can make some seriously stupid money, although it's not for everyone. You also need to look at it as a short term thing... because nothing lasts forever.
totally agree, I would make a horrible salesman, more power to those that can, it isn't for me.
Also let's be honest, the op is only planning to move here because he's allowed to have multiple wives legally :P :lol: :P
....( for those that don't know Utah is the Mormon capital of US)
Utah is the MORMON capital of the world, however, they do not take on more than one wife & haven't since the late 1800's. There is a seperate religion called "Pilygamists" who are still actively taking on up to 40 wives in Utah.
I only know this as I was born to a Mormon family... Yuck. It's an awful cult. If you ever get your door knocked by mormon missionairies, tell them you will only listen to what they have to say if they chug a beer with you. *Mormons can't drink... Depressing
Concord
^ Thanks man.
Only been to SLC so I have no idea about what's out there. No McMansion or anything like that. Old house would be better and I would not live there but just visit 3 months a year at most. But just scoping for the moment. I'm waiting for my studio aparment in Dubai to get to 12,000,000.00 Dirhams so I can sell and buy a mountain in utah (or the whole state of misssisipi).
I'll check out the website.
^ian^
I always offer them a beer... it's the hospitable aussie thing to do.
harkev
- Concord wrote:
^ Thanks man.
Only been to SLC so I have no idea about what's out there. No McMansion or anything like that. Old house would be better and I would not live there but just visit 3 months a year at most. But just scoping for the moment. I'm waiting for my studio aparment in Dubai to get to 12,000,000.00 Dirhams so I can sell and buy a mountain in utah (or the whole state of misssisipi).
I'll check out the website.
SLC is an excellent place to live & whats nice is you can buy 40 miles outside of the downtown area & be there very quickly with our new freeways & train system.
Let me know if I can help in any other way.
harkev
- ^ian^ wrote:
I always offer them a beer... it's the hospitable aussie thing to do.
My brother in law (who is mormon) went to aussie land for his "mission". He loved it there, but said it was a bit brutal... HEHE
He mentioned all the beer!!!!
"Hark"
^ian^
- harkev wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
I always offer them a beer... it's the hospitable aussie thing to do.
My brother in law (who is mormon) went to aussie land for his "mission". He loved it there, but said it was a bit brutal... HEHE
He mentioned all the beer!!!!
"Hark"
Dear God, and little Baby Jesus, we thank your for this glorious amber nectar of which we are about to consume.
harkev
- ^ian^ wrote:
- harkev wrote:
- ^ian^ wrote:
I always offer them a beer... it's the hospitable aussie thing to do.
My brother in law (who is mormon) went to aussie land for his "mission". He loved it there, but said it was a bit brutal... HEHE
He mentioned all the beer!!!!
"Hark"
Dear God, and little Baby Jesus, we thank your for this glorious amber nectar of which we are about to consume.
We also thank you for the wonderful drunk moments which lead to one night stands, courageous actions we normally don't do, & the beautiful DVD sets of girls gone wild....
Seriously though... Thank you fr the beer.
Concord
Hey Hark dude, if you are in Utah go to bed as Utah is 10 hrs behind Dubai and you've been posting since 1:00 am and it is 5 am there now!
You need to be rested for those interviews.
harkev
- Concord wrote:
Hey Hark dude, if you are in Utah go to bed as Utah is 10 hrs behind Dubai and you've been posting since 1:00 am and it is 5 am there now!
You need to be rested for those interviews.
This is true, but it's the only time I can call in Dubai & make good contacts.
^ian^
- harkev wrote:
- Concord wrote:
Hey Hark dude, if you are in Utah go to bed as Utah is 10 hrs behind Dubai and you've been posting since 1:00 am and it is 5 am there now!
You need to be rested for those interviews.
This is true, but it's the only time I can call in Dubai & make good contacts.
Don't worry about Concord, he just needs a cold shower. That and his watch shows the wrong time anyway.
dave101
im a salesman, 24, english just working out here for a year or so.
thats all my cv says! apart from education!
timo
Etihad airways.
Francheska
It was quite funny to read the posts. :D I just got approved for Real Estate Agent today...........that's apart from my other jobs.
Any one wants to buy property right from the Developer???
I promise that there are no hidden charges, agency fees or some commissions.
The genuinely interested parties can send me a PM and I will contact them for details.
Discovery Gardens is the hottest spot now adays.