Pocketful of Dirhams: Lost your job? How to secure a new position amid Covid-19 – The National

Pocketful of Dirhams: Lost your job? How to secure a new position amid Covid-19 – The National

We find out which sectors are hiring during the pandemic, where to find jobs, how to make your CV stand out and how to negotiate your salary. If you have lost your job or are considering a career move, you might feel that now isn't a great time to secure a new position.. Movement restrictions across the globe have caused many to lose their jobs after schools, malls and businesses shut up shop to help contain the spread of coronavirus.. With one White House adviser warning it could peak "north of" 20 per_cent in May or June before the economy starts to recover in the second half of the year.. In the UAE, movement restrictions have seen malls, schools and businesses close to help curb the spread of Covid-19.. While the restrictions have eased, some residents have been affected financially either through a salary cut or job loss.. There are numerous stimulus measures in place to help those whose finances have been affected, such as debt relief from the banks for individuals and SMEs, but finding a job to secure a regular income over the long term is still key.. Host Alice Haine, the personal finance editor of