Companies Researched
The career path that one takes depends on various factors. Baugh and Sullivan note one of the most important determinants of one’s career development is the company where he or she works. Some companies offer a perfect environment for career development while others do not. In this project, the researcher selected Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Dubai Holding, and Abu Dhabi Ports as some of the best employers in the United Arab Emirates. These companies were not only selected because of their good reputation in promoting career growth but also their importance to the economy. Their growth will help in diversifying the country’s economy. It is necessary to discuss why each of these companies were selected.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
ADNOC is one of the companies in the UAE that employ a high number of workers in different departments. As one of the leading exporters of oil and gas in the global market, the firm is always under pressure to ensure that its operations are efficient. The firm has over 55,000 employees (Oxford Business Group 23). One of the reasons why this firm was selected for review is that its workforce is highly diversified. A significant portion of these workers are from different parts of the world. Despite the diversity, the company has managed to create a cohesive team that understands what is expected of it. The internal competition among employees create the need for continuous learning to gain new skills. It is a perfect environment for career development.
Dubai Holdings
Dubai holding is another firm that was considered appropriate for analysis. Although it does not have a large number of employees as ADNOC, the firm has been keen to ensure that it has a team of diversified employees. It has been keen on recruiting and maintaining talented workers to enable it deal with the stiff competition in the local market. The researcher’s skills and experience makes this institution the most relevant firm where career growth can be realized. Having worked in the real estate industry in the past, the position of real estate project manager will open avenue for growth and development. The company is also known to have a good support system for its employees that enables them to advance in their career.
Abu Dhabi Ports
The government of Abu Dhabi is expanding local ports to improve movement of good, especially oil and gas products. According to Oxford Business Group, significant investment has been made to modernize these ports and to increase their capacity (16). The expansion means that numerous job opportunities are created every year. Economists are needed in this firm to ensure that they help in strategic planning. Some of the expansion programs must only be initiated after conductive feasibility tests to ensure that they will give reasonable returns within a specific period. Starting a career with this company may open up numerous career growth opportunities in future.
Job Offers in Each Company
Stating a career path may be shrouded with uncertainty and other challenges. Baugh and Sullivan observe that in many cases, one may be motivated by the salaries that a firm offers or job security (87). However, one factor that should not be ignored is the relevance of the firm to one’s skills, experience, and interest. One should join a firm or an industry that he or she may be willing to work in for the decades. The researcher was keen on selecting the three companies based on the jobs they offer and the relevance of these jobs to the career growth. Also taken into consideration were issues that one may face when working in these firms. It is necessary to review each of them separately.
Job Offers at ADNOC
ADNOC is one of the most appealing companies when one is planning to select an appropriate employer. Although one should not be motivated by the salaries that a firm pays its employees, Scasny admits that it is often one of the most important factors that workers consider when seeking employment (41). ADNOC has one of the most attractive remuneration packages in the country. It also has a wide range of job opportunities. Engineers, financial experts, economists, insurance officers, and marketers can get opportunity to pursue their career in this company. As an economists, the researcher will be interested in a job offer that is related to this field. The most appropriate job offers in this firm will be actuarial analysis or forensic accountant.
Job Offers at Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is currently considered the best employer based on the skills and experience of the researcher. The firm is expanding rapidly as the United Arab Emirates’ real estate market continue to grow. The firm has numerous job offers that require knowledge of economics and experience in the real estate sector. One such offer is investment analyst. In this position, one can help the management in making the right investment decisions. Financial risk analyst is another good job offer. Of interest to the researcher is the position of real estate manager. In this position, the researcher will be able to help clients of Dubai Holdings to make the right decisions when planning to purchase housing units in the city or any other part of the country. This position has a huge room for growth.
Job Offers at Abu Dhabi Port
Abu Dhabi Port, just like the first two firms analyzed, offer different job opportunities. As an economist with experience in the real estate sector, the researcher will be interested in specific job opportunities in this firm. Diplomatic service officer is one such opportunity. Handling of cargo meant for international market can sometimes be challenging (Baugh and Sullivan 23). Abu Dhabi Port needs diplomatic service officers to help in addressing challenges that may arise when handling such cargo. The knowledge of the researcher also makes it possible to as a data analyst. There is also the opportunity of working as a quantity surveyor at this firm. The size of the firm and the rate at which sea transport is developing in the United Arab Emirates means that there is opportunity for growth when one takes any of these offers.
Targeted CV
When one is seeking a job opportunity, it is necessary to take various factors into consideration. One such factor is the academic qualification. As shown in the CV, I have a bachelor’s degree in economics. The document shows that the researcher also acquired critical skills to strengthen my capacity to take responsibilities defined in various positions discussed above. The researcher has worked in the real estate sector. The experience gained will be critical when undertaking various duties within the new company. The CV also outlines personal interest. Baugh and Sullivan advise that one should choose a career path that one finds interesting (34). In this final stage, it is necessary to select the most desirable offers and determine the relevance of skills and experience of the researcher to these jobs.
How the CV Match the Positions Offered in Those Positions
One of the job offers that is most appropriate for the researcher is investment analyst. Having a bachelor’s degree in economics equips one with skills needed to be an investment analyst (Scasny 41). One is able to determine whether an investment program is worth its value based on its expected returns. The same skills are needed by a financial risk analyst. When an individual or a company makes an investment, the officer should help identify potential risks and how they can be managed effectively. Skills gained through additional training and experience will make the researcher to have what it takes to be a real estate manager. In this position, financial and analytical skills are crucial. One also need to have experience handling highly demanding clients.
Works Cited
Baugh, Gyle, and Sherry Sullivan, editors. Seeking Challenge in the Career. Information Age Publishing Inc, 2018.
Oxford Business Group. The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016. Oxford Business Group, 2016.
Scasny, Randall. Is Your Career in Crisis? Lulu Press, 2016.