chatGRG

How to Get a Job in the UAE: The Truth About CVs, LinkedIn & Standing Out with Ahmed AlDhraif

chatGRG Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode, we sit down with Ahmed AlDhraif. A young Emirati professional in HR whose LinkedIn presence has quietly grown to over 160,000 followers. What makes Ahmed’s story remarkable? He never set out to build a personal brand... and yet, he’s built one of the most authentic voices in the region.

In this episode, we talk about:
→ How his personal brand and presence took shape organically
→ What most job seekers in the UAE are currently getting wrong
→ The truth about CVs — and why they’re not what gets you hired
→ What actually helps you stand out in the job market today
→ His personal experience navigating hiring from both sides: as a recruiter and a candidate

If you're trying to get hired, grow your visibility, or figure out where to start, then this conversation is packed with insights that cut through the noise.

Follow Ahmed for more expert insights:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedaldhraif/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedaldhraif
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedaldhraif
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Follow the Host on Socials:
Robyn Abou Chedid

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynabouchedid/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlnamedrobyn/

Osama Mohammad
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-osama-8395b88/