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“Investing time in targeted proof of concepts”

Competition in the Dubai job market made it difficult to land a job, despite actively applying and having a strong skill set

What I wish I knew
"Building a strong network in the region before job hunting"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider using targeted proof of concepts to stand out, but be aware of the time investment required"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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