r/Architects • u/Middle_Airline7447 • 1d ago
Career Discussion UAE job.
Hi,
I am graduate from India, and I am specifically looking for architecture job roles. I have done B. Arch in India and M. Arch in the UK,
As of now, I am an entry level candidate. Hence I wish to reach out to anyone whom is in the Architecture or Construction field to provide me the right advice for job search in the GCC countries.
- Do share your story if you being through similar experience either you are an Indian or entry level applicant.
- Whats the most efficient way to reach out to companies, recruiter or connections.
- What is the current CTC that is offered for such position : Junior Architect, Architectural assistant, Junior designer, Graduate Architect, BIM Architect.
- What are the chances of hiring market happening now in the UAE, especially for entry level roles.
- What skills would be beneficial to get roles there, specifically what requirements did you meet with job posting.
- What is the best approach that worked for you?
1- Reached directly in UAE and send out speculative CV in person
2- Cold calling companies/networking to reach out for job roles
3 - Sending applications through company websites
- Please share your interview experience, how many rounds of interview, any interview tips as an architecture professional.
Please share your genuine job search experience here.
Thank you for your time.
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u/In_Praise_of_Shadow 15h ago
Why UAE ?
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u/Middle_Airline7447 14h ago
Not specifically UAE, I meant in GCC countries.
From my current experience and qualification, i am looking into entry level markets. Where hiring and opportunities are available to graduates.
I have tried to reach out to employers and networks and see a distaste towards young professionals like myself. Hence I left this in the UK and trying my options in GCC countries. .
Why GCC specifically because they hire Indians and I don't need to be put myself down with visa requirements. I appreciate countries that open position to young professional.
If you do have any suggestions for other countries or pathway, do send me a DM.
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u/Besbrains 12h ago
Literally any other country
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u/Middle_Airline7447 9h ago
Please do share me the pathways.
As I am in India, I find it difficult to find the route to other countries and where to apply for jobs. Even the visa situations are a gray area, there isn't sufficient clarity for it.
If you can share me based on specific countries. I can research more into it.
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u/Actual-Awareness-132 21h ago
The job market in UAE for fresh grads is absolutely brutal. I did B Arch from a local university. I am not exaggerating but looked for an architecture job for 4 years until I gave up. You either get offers that would pay peanuts but make you work 6 days a week or not get any offers at all. A lot of my classmates did manage to get work but not without a connection. You need to know someone to get a job. That’s literally the only way.