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Obtaining IT Jobs in Dubai

by Silas Reed     
Dubai is one of the hottest destinations for working in the world. It has one of the most competitive job markets. One of the reasons for this is that if you are a foreigner looking to nurture your professional career here, you do not have to worry about being singled out because a major chunk of the workforce here is of non Dubai origin. Another reason is that there are no trade barriers and Dubai is welcoming to foreigners. Dubai is one of the budding places for the IT sector. There are many IT jobs in UAE. An ever developing economy combined with a superior quality of lifestyle attracts many IT professionals from around the globe.

The scope for IT professionals is ever growing as there are so many multinational companies being setup in this part of the world. You can work as a programmer, writer, multimedia professional, web designer, and hardware engineer. Networking engineers are also in high demand as every multinational company out there has their own IT support team.

Also, there are many IT companies in Dubai providing their own consultancy services to clients across the world especially to the UK and US. Many oil and natural gas companies want software to suit their requirements. This requires intelligent programmers developing customized software for the clients. Programming is another field in IT sector which recruits professionals in huge numbers.

Then there are BPO jobs in Dubai that are luring youngsters. The main reason is that Dubai has a relatively cheaper workforce and many companies prefer to outsource their work to this part of the world. Youngsters are inclined towards working in BPO jobs in Dubai to make some quick bucks. Then there is a new technology called SAP which is a hybrid career and is recruiting employees in huge numbers.

You need to have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science. This might be different in your country but you need to have an equivalent degree from your country. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is the minimum requirement for IT jobs in Dubai. If you have done your masters in computer engineering, it will give you an advantage over others. The various fields that you can do your masters in are Oracle, VB, SAP, C++, etc. Alternately, you can do a 1 year course in a dedicated course from any of the above mentioned niches. There are various universities and private institutions that provide short term courses on various languages. Having knowledge of an extra programming language can certainly give you a head start. The competition is so high that even an average GPA is not good enough.

If you want to join a BPO, you must be at least a graduate. If you have undergone call center training, it will be an added advantage.

You need to have a strong technical background if you want to get into IT programming. For creative professionals, you must have a good sense of design. Other traits that every professional needs include excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Many of your clients can be from English speaking native countries. So, to negotiate with them, you need to have a good command over the English language. This is all the more importance if you are working in a BPO.

IT companies in Dubai set high standards for themselves and work for customer satisfaction. You really have to excel in your field. You need to offer something extra. You need to handle user requests and understand their requirements. It is essential to adhere to IT standards and policies. Most companies require 2-3 years of experience in a firm relating to computers.

Irrespective of the job, if you have undergone suitable training and have some experience, it is an added advantage.

IT jobs in Dubai have an excellent employment outlook. The job opportunities are myriad and lucrative. You can work in consultancy companies or get a chance to work with multinational companies providing IT solutions. Then there are various call centers for business outsourcing. The compensation and remuneration are certainly more than most parts of the world. The place where Dubai scores over others is that there is no tax levied on your earnings. What this essentially means is that whatever you earn goes straight to your bank account. The average earnings are:

BPO Executive $105,000

BPO Manager- $75,000

Trainer-$73,000

Web Designer-$68,000

Computer Programmer- $73,000

Content Writer- $60,000

IT companies in Dubai are many and so are job opportunities for a well-qualified candidate.

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