How to find a job in the UAE as a dentist?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is usually the preferred destination for many Pakistani and Indian Dentists who are looking for opportunities abroad for a better future. Minimum 2 years of experience after completion of your bachelor’s is required to work in the UAE. Pakistani General Dentists are not permitted to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which also makes the UAE an attractive country for work. UAE, especially the Dubai Job market, is highly saturated and it is very difficult to find a good job with ease. In this blog, we will highlight useful information that will help you secure your dream job as a Dentist in the UAE.
Job Hunting Apps:
You can try Apps like Indeed or LinkedIn. Don’t forget to make Alert notifications on, as you will not miss any job alerts if any new job is posted.
WhatsApp and Telegram Groups:
You can join Dentist job groups on WhatsApp and Telegram, where jobs are frequently posted by recruiters. Remember, do your complete homework to protect yourself from fake recruiters.
Reference Jobs by colleagues:
You can get a job through your colleagues if they are already working in a good company, and they recommend you to their HR department to hire you if there is any vacancy related to you.
Direct application to dental clinics from websites:
Some clinics also post jobs on their website, along with social media. You can try emailing your Resume or uploading it to their websites.
Direct application by personally visiting clinics on a visit visa:
If you have some finances, you can personally visit dental clinics in the UAE, meet with clinic managers or medical directors, and drop your resume directly. This is a bit expensive option, but it increases the chances of getting a good job. Don’t forget to carry a good portfolio with you. Showcase your work and prove to them why they should hire you and how you can make a difference and increase revenue for their clinic. Having a large following on your social media is a plus that helps you secure a job.
Direct application to dental clinics via social media communication:
In this Era, hardly any clinic is working without a social media presence, so another option for you is to try searching for a job with Google Maps. You can select your desired city or place in Google Maps where you want to work. Then write “dental clinic”, “طب الاسنان”, or a similar word in a Google map search, and all the dental clinics in that area will appear. Then one by one, you can follow the Dental clinic’s social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp, and directly message your resume with a good portfolio to the clinic.
Nowadays, this way of communication is faster and more effective in getting a response than traditional ways of job application.
Tips to find a Dentist Job in the UAE:
Here are some Pro Tips if you are looking for a dentist job in the UAE for the first time.
• You have good communication skills.
• You are familiar with the basic Arabic language. Learn more
• Your resume should be professional and have a good portfolio with properly documented clinical cases.
• You have passed the Licensing exam.
• You have more years of experience.
• You have a good social media presence to attract more patients.