Sending Unsolicited Applications

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Sending unsolicited applications Dec 08, 2005
Hello Friends,

Will sending unsolicited applications be counter-productive?

How is it taken in dubai?

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hksaleem
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Job applications Dec 08, 2005
Are we talking about job applications???
I get on average about 5 to 10 a week, unless I have a vacancy or am looking to employ someone I shread them!
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Dec 08, 2005
I'm thinking applications. But u wouldn't be an expat here if you didn't already have a job.

We also tend to shred, as we far too many. Best to do walk ins (depending on field of work/area of expertise) and see if they have vacancies.
XRW-147
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applications Dec 08, 2005
good advice above.
we simply don't bother keeping or filing them as it takes to much time and effort, and generally speaking the job market is so fluid here, that by the time a position arrives the candidates who sent in their applications are already employed or have left the country..
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Dec 11, 2005
What field of work are you in?
kelly1966
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field work Dec 11, 2005
i can't speak for XRW-147, but i'm in horticulture
dbxsoul
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Dec 11, 2005
O&G.
XRW-147
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Jan 13, 2009
we shred unless we have an opening, but it may be worth a try
Supremea
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Jan 13, 2009
Well to be honest, I did this before Christmas. I decided I wanted to work in a particular area, looked up companies and sent off my CV with a tailored cover letter for each company. I ended up getting two interviews out of it and one job offer. I would highly recommend it, but do research on the company first and know your stuff in the cover letter. If you show you want to work for them they may be interested. Good luck.
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