UNDERSTANDING JOB ADVERTISMENTS

UNDERSTANDING JOB ADVERTISEMENTS

A- The search for employment.

Rather than applying for any job that is available, it is more productive to target your
approach by having a job target which is a specific job in a field of employment.
In which particular field are you interested and what job would you like to do,
for example, mechanical technology welder. Write some examples below.

Particular field Job target (what job would you like to do)
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering Electrical Engineer Technician- Performs design
(Electrical). work for new construction, renovations and
improvement projects for real property facilities.

Electrical Engineering. Supervising-Project managing electrical

installation
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering. Sales Engineer- selling technical equipment and
solutions such as solar systems, electric parts,
LED lighting and water systems.
Bachelor of Science (Electronics). Electrical Technician- Responsibilities Under the
general direction of the Senior Supervisor, provide
a technical and position to enhance the
Engineering Services capability in the delivery of
services to the client.

B- Looking for work.

Identify TWO job search websites in UAE. Name them here:
1) Graduate Engineer-KEO International Consultants-Dubai, UAE
2) Graduate Electronics - Acoustics Engineer-Inhabit-Dubai, UAE

Search for job advertisements in your field of expertise / education.

Find an advertisement that links to your job target.
Copy and paste the advertisement below.

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C- Matching Qualifications & Skills

In the tables provided, make a list of the qualifications and skills needed to be able
to do this job. Only write the ones that appear in the advertisement.

Job requirements: what does the job ad Your profile: how do you match Match
ask for? the requirements? Give examples. ? or
x
Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
(Electrical). Electrical Engineering degree
required.
Professional - -
Certification
Job Develops cost estimates and time I have developed a plan and
responsibilities schedules, Reviews and analyzes specifications requirements, cost
/tasks preliminary and final designs, plans and estimates and time schedules,
specifications for technical efficiency and reviews and analyzes.
adequacy.
Length of Must have a minimum of 4 years of design Fresh Graduate x
experience experience
Type of Experience in the use of documents relating I have experience of using programs
experience to the development of projects, contracting, and document that related to the
and construction is necessary. project.
- Computer literate; can use Microsoft - MATLAB Program
Office and Project, etc. - Programmable Logic Control
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2009 or later. - Software Program
- Use AutoCAD to create presentable and - Work Break Down Structure
accurate facility. - ARDUINO Software Program
Technical skills - Capable of complete design services - Multisim Software Program
including electric power distribution - GeoGebra Math Program
networks, power load determination, - Micro Controller System (C
exterior electric, interior electric, and site language )
lighting. - AutoCAD Software Program
- Microsoft Office Software
Programs and Project
Personal skills - Public Speaker
- Hardworking, friendly with others
- - Native Arabic and advance in x
English
- Urdo Language
Interpersonal - Excellent communications, effective - Leadership
skills leadership and interpersonal skills. - Team Work
- Time Management
- Problems Solving
Other - -

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D- Why are you interested in this job?

Give 3 good reasons (NOT because the salary is high and the place is near your
house)

1. I look forward to take up a challenging, respectable and rewarding position,

therefore this company offering long-term structured & defined progression that
provides the potential for significant professional growth in electronic
engineering field.
2. Because its match my specification requirements.
3. I want to learn more new things from this company.

E- Why are you interested in this company? Give 2 good reasons.

1. I want to learn more new things from this company.

2. As I said I look forward to take up a challenging, respectable and rewarding
position, and this company is best choice for any challenges.

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Reference:

1- W. (n.d.). Hiring for Electrical Engineer Technician in UAE - United Arab

Emirates for Exp. 4-5 yrs. Retrieved from
https://www.naukrigulf.com/electrical-technician-jobs-in-united-arab-
emirates-in-dyncorp-international-4-to-5-years-jid-010217501686

Get Ready for Business Macmillan Publishers Limited 2009. This page may be photocopied and used within the class.
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