Practical guides from HR professionals and recruitment experts across Iraq, Kurdistan, and the region.
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The job market in Kurdistan and Iraq is changing fast. Employers at NGOs, international companies, and government bodies now use ATS software to screen CVs before a human ever sees them. Here is everything you need to know to write a CV that gets past the filters and onto the hiring manager's desk.
Our team identified the 10 most common CV mistakes that are silently killing applications for job seekers across Iraq and Kurdistan. Mistake #1 is more common than you think.
Are you applying for jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or across the UAE from Kurdistan? The CV format expectations are very different. A CV that works in Erbil will not automatically work in Dubai. Here is exactly what UAE employers want to see.
Organizations like UNDP, IRC, WHO, and Save the Children receive hundreds of applications for every role in Iraq and Kurdistan. Our HR experts who have worked with these organizations share exactly what makes a CV stand out.
75% of CVs are rejected by software before a human reads them. ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) are now used by almost every major employer in the region. Here is a simple guide to understanding ATS and making your CV pass every time.
Moving from Kurdistan to the UK for work? The UK has very specific CV conventions that are completely different from what you are used to. No photo, no date of birth, two pages maximum — and much more. Our complete guide.