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Yep, headhunters do that here and I find it very irritating.........

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i remember the last interview I had in the UK... i arrived at the interview and they said... we didn't realise you'd be so young... although it's not "PC" i knew straight away i wasn't getting a second interview from that place.

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They often also ask for 'current or most recent remuneration package' or some such phrase.

This is an awkward one as "Mind your own F---ING business" (which is the correct answer) doesn't go down too well. Just be firm and say 'no' if they ask you for this, and it's definitely not for inclusion in a CV.

Also - don't be afraid to shout about your achievements - they don't see that as arrogant or inappropriate out here. And don't make the mistake of confusing 'achievements' with interests or hobbies - I know of a Saudi woman who had set up and run a publishing venture - she described it in her CV as a 'pastime'. It became a successful business (not easy for a female entrepreneur in the Magic Kingdom) and as such that was most certainly an 'achievement'.

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RAKBANK actually ask for your previous pay slip after you join them:mad: Happened to a friend of mine - that Bank is the pits to work for.....

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i like how that's "after" you join them... meaning that they'll change your contract....

*strikes rakbank off the list* anymore i should be weary of?

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Apparently people inflate their salaries and say they will only move for X amount, since they are already earning Y. So they want to make sure you were actually earning Y :rolleyes:

Yep, strike them off your list...

Also: HSBC, Mashreq ......

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Some employers do not like you to 'brag'. It can sometimes be seen as arrogance which does not always go down too well. It is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.

Sometimes inflating your salary is the only way to get ahead in business :D At least you don't have to hand in a P45 or the like here. Shocking that a bank would ask for a previous payslip :sneaky:

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Friend attended an interview in Mashreq 2 days ago, can you believe they wanted to see her 6 months bank statements - She said absolutely NO, she didn't get the job....

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My CV is structured very similar to this as well. I also have a section on skills which is relevant to my job. Likewise I have never included DOB, marital status etc. However these are some of the first questions I get asked in interviews :mad:

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They are having a laugh :ohmy: I would have refused as well.

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lucky escape. One of my colleagues worked for another company in that group and had loads of problems with them.

crap bank as well!

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Well put and said!

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Whats holding you back dude? Seems like you're quite unhappy with the place and the religion... so... head to CA and see whats what!?

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it's true... if you don't inflate your salary then you won't get anywhere... just get minimal pay rises every time you move company.

should be fun if they ask me as i'll hopefully be freelancing for the next few months to get enough money for the move but my pay will be all over the place

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The western CV header:

Name
Occupation
Date of Birth
Address

The Dubai CV header:

Name
Age
Gender
Looks
Slimness
Skin colour
Nationality
Ethnicity
Religion
Religious sect
Tribe
Marital status
Hymen status (women only)
Number of wives (men only)
Father's name (women only)
Father's occupation (women only)
Father's date of birth (women only)
Father's permission (women only)

etc etc

How else can employers find that elusive "muslim keralite lady on husband's or father's visa, 25-35, slim and attractive appearance, fluent in English Arabic Hindi and Malayam"?