Emiratisation drive
DP World holds a recruitment day for UAE national students
As a fresh or soon-to-graduate you may be feeling anxious about your future. It is a daunting task to find a job in this competitive world. However, Dubai Port (DP) World recently began with a new approach to help UAE national students.
DP World recently held its first Recruitment Open Day as part of the organisation's second Emiratisation drive in Knowledge Village, Dubai. The purpose was to interview Emirati candidates on the ground for managerial positions.
DP World believes in knowing your job before managing. Following this motto, the accepted candidates will join a department of their choice and work through each sub-division.
After gaining knowledge about each division, the candidate will be able to make a more informed decision on where he would like to be placed. Notes spoke with Natalie Bethanis, HR manager, DP World, about the subject.
Training programmes
The training and development programme duration ranges from 18 to 24 months. The programme includes an intensive coaching session.
Upon joining, the applicant will undergo formal training (educational), followed by on-the-job training.
How to apply
- Online registration: www.dpworld.ae and click on 'Job Opportunities'.
- Drop your CV off in person at: DP World – UAE Human Resources Department at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, located beside Gate 3.
Top three departments
Technical
If you want to work in this department, you should know that it supports all the operational activities for all DP World – UAE ports and terminals as well as other business units.
There are many sub-divisions within this department. Among the responsibilities of the department are safety, quality maintenance and equipment repair.
Sub-divisions range from Technical Planning to Technical Insurance and Technical Plant workshop.
Suitable degrees: Engineering, mechatronics or electronics.
Container terminal
In this department you need to be highly organised and an achiever. Responsibilities range from booking cranes, safe berthing of vessels to achieving target productivity and liaising with customers.
Suitable degrees: Business administration, science and English.
Customer service
People in the customer service department are the buffer zone between the company and its customers. This means that you must have good communication skills. As a customer service provider you will work to ensure that all customer requirements are met satisfactorily.
Suitable degrees: Business management, marketing, PR/communication.
What does DP World look for?
- They look for people with strong communication skills, and English is a must;
- Behavioural competency;
- Is the candidate a team player;
- Organisational skills.
- Impressing the Interviewer
- Have a good CV;
- Research the company and position you are applying for;
- Highlight all academic and work achievements;
- Demonstrate why you are the right person for the job;
- Show commitment, a desire to learn and ambition.
Students speak
"Yes, I think these kinds of events are very beneficial. However, I hope the company will do what they have promised."
— Budoor, visual communication, Sharjah University
"The first interview was very helpful, but I'm scared I won't be accepted into the information technology (IT) department. I have tried other events with no results."
— Amna, IT, Sharjah University
"I know what I want to do here, and they have
provided me with very helpful information."
— Ahmad Saeed, electronic engineering, Ras Al Khaimah High School
"I have submitted my CV online. I want to work in either project management, sales or research development."
— Sultan Al Mazrooei, MA engineering, Sussex University , UK
"I have been with DP World for six months and I definitely want to stick with the company. I have seen my colleagues get promoted very quickly. I feel I will have a good future here." — Wafa Mohammad Sharif, marketing, Al Ghurair University
Departments:
Information technology
Sub-divisions:
Business Information Management
Infrastructure Support
Projects
Marine
Sub-divisions:
Pilot
Tugs
Mooring
Marine Adviser
Port Control
Drivers
Pilot Boat-Morning Boat
Port Control
General cargo
Sub-divisions:
Cold Store
Cool Store
Container Freight Station
Finance
Sub-divisions:
Management Accounting
Accounts Receivables
Accounts Payables
Treasury
General Ledger
Documentation
Procurement and material management
Sub-divisions:
Procurement
Material Control
Communication and PR
Sub-divisions:
Communication and PR
Events
Reception
Marketing
Sales
Strategic planning and business support
Sub-divisions:
Strategic Planning and Business Performance
Management
Business Development
Business Process Improvement
Safety and Environment
Security
Projects
Human resources
Sub-divisions:
Recruitment
Emiratisation
Training
Compensation and Benefits
- Graduates go on to a fast track training programme and join full time.
- DP World will sponsor high school graduates, which will take more time than the fast track.
- DP World holds a Graduate Road Show three times a year. Representatives travel to individual universities to give prospective candidates a more intensive one-to-one session.
- Every March DP World participates in the UAE Careers Fair held in Dubai.
