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trapezius · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:20 pm Post subject:

Have you guys seen resumes of any Arabs or South Asians? They always include a picture, date of birth, citizenship, marital status, religion, and sometimes even father's name and number of children.

I studied in the US, so I am used to the US style, which doesn't include any of that info. The first time I came across one of those weird ones was when a colleague asked me to look at his résumé. First thing I noticed, at the top he had all this personal information. I was baffled and asked him why had included that info. I told him to take it all out as resumes aren't supposed to have that. Then over the years I came across more of them, and figured that's standard practice at least for Arabs and South Asians. Other Asians, I don't know.

I still find it weird, and have never and will never put that info in my résumé. Anyway, there is no space. If an employer needs that info, I have a separate one page addendum that includes that info.

Wilsonthefarmer · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject:

A CV is diffferent from a resume.
In the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia, employers may expect to receive a curriculum vitae rather than a resume.
In general, employers in the Middle East expect your CV to include:

- Age
- Nationality
- Marital status
- etc
http://www.michaelpage.ae/content/18047/career-advice.html

In the Magic Kingdom, most of the universties application forms for jobs ask for your religion, date of birth, family status (if married you need to provide number and names of dependants, etc). Some application forms ask for your photo to be included as well (e.g KFUPM form).

Middle Eastern CVs
Should you include your age?
A definite yes in the Middle East.
“In western markets, people are concerned about age discrimination, particularly if you’re over 40,” says Peter Greaves, director, head of financial markets at headhunters McArthur Murray in Dubai. “In the Gulf, a lot of experience is generally viewed as a plus point, so most people include their age. It only becomes an issue if you’re over 60.”

Weirdly, perhaps, local banks are interested in gaining a little information about your family situation. Putting in your marital status, and even a little about your children could serve to your advantage.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/8510/how-to-adapt-your-cv-for-jobs-in-the-middle-east-asia-and-australia/

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babur · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:12 pm Post subject: iqama

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I'm curious. In order to be considered a Muslim in the KSA does an expat have to provide an authentication from an Imam where his is from originally?

Wilsonthefarmer · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:09 am Post subject:

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johnslat · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:19 pm Post subject:

"Now start working on your remaining documents (as listed below). As soon as they are all complete, please courier them (using an overnight service) to your recruitment company. These documents will include:

• Original medical lab test results (copies of these are fine as long as they are initialed by your physician);

Note: Some sponsors ask for medical lab tests or medical forms (Pap smear, ECG, vaccination reports, Pre-Employment Physical Form, etc.) which are beyond what is required for the visa application (refer to the Medicals section above for the complete list of medicals required for the visa). If some of the medical lab test results which are required by your sponsor are not yet ready by the time you are sending your visa documents by courier, include the medical results you have for the visa, and fax/email the other results (the ones required by your sponsor) when they are ready.

• Medical Report Forms (in triplicate) completed in full by your physician;

• Original passport;

• Completed visa application form and memo *If you have converted to Islam, please also include a copy of your conversion certificate. Also, if you are Muslim (even if born into the faith), but your name is not a traditional Arabic Muslim name, the Embassy may request a letter from your mosque, confirming that you are Muslim;

• Five passport photos* in color, on a white background. Please ensure you hand-carry an additional 10 photos with you to Saudi Arabia. Photos are required for nearly every application (i.e. gym membership, Residency Visa, etc.)

• Original police clearance certificate This document must be dated within 3 months of the date your application is submitted to the embassy.;"

http://www.hziegler.com/articles/visa-process-for-saudi-arabia-for-americans.html

Regards,
John

Trips · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 55

johnslat · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject:

Dear Trip,

Maybe they don't anymore - but I know that it was required by the converts I worked with over there.

Do you have a link to any source telling that it's no longer required?

Regards,
John

Trips · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 55

johnslat · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:44 pm Post subject:

Dear Trip,

No link?

And I guess you don't think it might be a good idea to get one in case the embassy or the visa service asks for one (as in the underlined portion of my previous post.)

Well, maybe we'd better let the OP decide about that.

Regards,
John

Trips · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 55