Career Opportunities After Graduation

Opting for the right profession after graduation can be challenging, especially when you have overwhelming career opportunities. Each sector in the UAE has been facing immense growth lately, resulting in diverse job prospects. 

Therefore, getting perplexed about which career path you should pursue is justified. Let’s scroll down to learn about diverse career opportunities after graduation in UAE!

• Healthcare 
• Engineering
• Information Technology 
• Education
• Finance
• Tourism
• Top 10 Secured Jobs with High Pay Scale 
• FAQs

Career Prospects After Graduation

Once you graduate, you can apply for a suitable UAE job that is relevant to your field. Here, we have enlisted the major sectors of UAE’s job market along with the most demanding jobs in leading companies.

1. Healthcare 

The UAE government has significantly invested in healthcare infrastructure, leading to a rapidly expanding sector. You can pursue many diverse professions in this field, such as:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Chemists
• Medical Researcher
• Medical Lab Technologists/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Opportunities

The Healthcare in UAE offers the following job opportunities to recent graduates:

• Medical Internship
• Health Care Assistant 
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Insurance Manager-(Health Care)
• Healthcare Nutritionist
• Registered Nurse
• Pharmacist
• Medical Assistant
• Chiropractor
• Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist

Leading Healthcare Companies

The following are the most prominent companies that ensure rapid career growth in the healthcare sector:

• AL AIN Fertility Centre
• AL Madina Medical Centers
• Al Zahrawi Hospital
• Emirates Health Services
• Emitac Healthcare Solutions
• Evercare Group
• Fakih IVF Fertility Center
• Freiburg Medical Laboratory
• Pimex Medical Equipments LLC
• Ziqitza Gulf Medical Response and Ambulance Services

2. Engineering

Innovation in almost every sector of the UAE has significantly increased the demand for engineering jobs. For instance, with the rapid growth in UAE’s infrastructure and technology, various opportunities for engineers are created in:

• Construction
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Electronics

Opportunities

Freshers can apply for jobs at the following positions:

• Civil Engineer/Electrical Engineer/Procurement Manager/HVAC Technician
• Planning Engineer
• QA QC Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Sales Engineer – Telecom
• Software Engineer
• Jr Civil Engineer
• Jr OM Engineer
• Solar Engineer
• Site Mechanical Engineer

Leading Companies

The following companies are the gateway to having exceptional career growth in the engineering sector:

• Siemens
• The Emirates Group
• Etisalat
• ADNOC Group
• Petrofac
• AECOM
• Parsons Corporation
• McDermott
• Saipem
• Wood

3. Information Technology 

The UAE’s IT industry is rapidly growing due to e-commerce and digitalization, leading to increased demand for professionals in:

• Software Developers
• Web Developers
• Cybersecurity Experts
• Data Analysts 

Moreover, the UAE attracts tech startups and multinational companies with initiatives like Dubai Internet City and Dubai Silicon Oasis. 

Opportunities

Freshly graduates can apply for jobs at the following designations:

• Internships
• System Administrator
• IT Support Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Desktop Support Technician
• IT Technician or Junior System Administrator
• QA (Quality Assurance) Tester
• Web Designer/ Web Developer
• IT Operation Manager
• Network Engineers

Leading IT Companies

After graduation, you can drop your CVs to the following UAE’s top IT companies:

• Accel Frontline JLT
• Al Manhal
• Gulf Computers
• Gulf IT Network Distribution Fz LLC
• Hadiya Shop
• Halian
• IBM Corporation Middle East
• Paramount Computer Systems
• Oracle 
• DTS Solution

4. Education

The UAE is renowned for its strong emphasis on education, offering high-quality education to students worldwide. You must have a strong background in education or related fields to apply for jobs in this field.

Meanwhile, professional courses in Dubai will help you excel in this field.

Opportunities

The following job roles are for the recent university pass-outs:

• Teacher
• Education Associate
• Lab Instructor
• Special Education Teacher
• Tutor
• Music Instructor
• Clinical Resource Nursing Education
• Admissions Executive
• Junior Recruitment Coordinator
• Art Coordinator

Leading Institutes

After graduation, you can submit your resumes to the following UAE’s top education sector companies:

• GEMS Education
• Fortes Education
• Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
• University Foundation College
• English Nursery and Primary School
• Al Dhafra Private School
• Ocean Kids Academy
• United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) 
• Taaleem
• Beaconhouse School System (UAE)

5. Finance

The UAE, home to numerous global firms and financial organizations, is a hub for banking and finance. You can succeed in this sector with a strong business, accounting, or finance foundation. There is so much scope in professions like:

• Financial analysts
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Investment bankers

Opportunities

The following job roles are for the freshers:

• Finance Intern 
• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Specialist
• Relationship Officer
• Accounts Payable Specialist
• Finance Controller
• Finance Supervisor
• Financial Sales Executive 
• Finance Officer

Leading Finance Companies

You can send your resumes to the following UAE’s leading companies in the finance sector after graduation:

• Emirates NBD
• Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
• Dubai Islamic Bank
• Mashreq
• Finance House
• Siraj Finance
• Amlak Finance PJSC
• First Gulf Bank
• Standard Chartered
• TAQA

6. Tourism

The UAE’s tourism industry is vast due to its luxurious hotels and the best beaches in the UAE. Therefore, the demand for skilled professionals in various hospitality areas is increasing rapidly. 

Similarly, with each international event in Dubai, candidates are offered multiple job opportunities to start their careers in the UAE.

Opportunities

You can apply for the following jobs for degree or diploma holders of hospitality/tour management:

• Guest service officer
• Marketing Coordinator 
• Reservations Agent
• Events Planning Manager
• Travel Agent
• Hotel management
• Chefs
• Tour guides 
• Holiday Travel Consultant
• Intern Guest Relations

Leading Hospitality Companies

You can send your resumes to the following UAE’s leading companies in tourism and hospitality after graduation:

• Emaar Hospitality Group LLC
• Hyatt
• The Emirates Group
• Marriott International
• Adventure Leisure Tourism
• Al Tayer Travel Agency LLC
• Advanced Travel & Tourism
• City One Tourism & Travel. L.L.C
• dnata Travel Company, Limited
• Orient Travel

Top 10 Secured Jobs with High Pay Scale 

The most preferred highest paid jobs in UAE and job security are as follows:

1. Project Manager

• Average Salary per month: AED 22,326

2. Financial Manager

• Average Salary per month: AED 19,751

3. Data Scientists

• Average Salary per month: AED 18,793 

4.  Health Professional

• Average Salary per month: AED 12,526  

5. Business Analyst

• Average Salary per month: AED 11,045

6. Architect

• Average Salary per month: AED 9,670 

7. Information Security Analysts 

• Average Salary per month: AED 8,387 

8. IT Engineer

• Average Salary per month: AED 7,039

9. Software Engineer

• Average Salary per month: AED 6,201

10. Lawyer

• Average Salary per month: AED 5,338

FAQs

This sums up all the career opportunities after graduation. So, explore UAE’s job market today and apply for the relevant designation to have a successful future. 

Other than that, check out Property Finder’s Blog to learn how to get a remote work visa in Dubai.

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