Issue 64, Almohandis Magazine, Bahrain Society of Engineers (Read Article)
First Impression
We meet for the first time,
But I can’t even make a first impression
You’ve seen me on instagram,
You know my hobbies and profession
You’ve read my tweets and you
Diagnosed me with depression
You figured me all out in a little stalking session
And with all the data you’ve gathered,
You made a judgment and it wasn’t up for discussion
But listen, as I share one little confession
You’ve built an impression based on merely a discretion
Bellow the surface, the depth of the iceberg is hidden
And you’re obscured from diving there,
Finding the real me
Because you already judged me
And your sentence… was a first impression
Job hunting & dating are more alike than you think
Written by Zahraa Dagher, as featured on Majra.me
Job hunting is pretty much like dating. You put yourself out there in hopes of finding the perfect match. So how do job hunting and dating relate?
1. Great Things Take Time
Job search is not a one-night-stand. Finding a job – or at least the one you want to work in – takes time. Keep in mind that there are employers and recruiters who need to process your application amongst thousands of others before you actually land the job. This process can take a couple of months.
2. Go with the flow.
Keep an open mindset towards all opportunities and be willing to compromise. You never know, that job you are eliminating might lead you to a new unfound talent.
3. Relax; you’re not putting a ring on it.
You might be hesitant to even apply for that job because you don’t know if it’s the right one for you. But hey, you are not “exclusive” yet. There is always a probation period that you can experience the job in and then if you’re not feeling it you can break it off.
4. Make it a priority.
If you are not in the lookout on a daily – or at least weekly – basis, you will miss out on many great opportunities.
5. Consider blind-dating
Use the right search mediums. I like to check GDN’s classifieds section and the new results on Indeed, LinkedIn and of course Majra. You might also take advantage of your friends and network. Think of it like blind-dating – they could open your eyes to offers that you didn’t even consider.
The Bottom Line
Don’t let the idea of being unemployed haunt you. Job-hunt; there is something out there for you. Also remember, you are not alone. We have all been there. While it lasts, enjoy the thrill of the chase.
Writing About Speaking
Articles written in Arabic and English for Almohandis Magazine about BSE Toastmasters Club events as a part as the Culb’s VP Public Relations, 2017.
Snapshots of the articles are posted bellow, you can read them all on Issue 63 of Almohandis Magazine issued by Bahrain Society of Engineers.
The Longest Distance
You try to dissolve the distance
You step closer, you get resistance
You’re looking for a quick-fix
To run this
Today
But hey,
We parted a thousand sunsets away
You can’t speed through this distance
Today..
Erase it away..
In a single day
You reach for an embrace
But there’s still space
Distance you try to fill
With promises you tell
Charming words you spell
You compose the perfect excuse
But I’m no longer amused
Cuz now I see true colours
I’m words-blind, I only read actions
You try to Reset. I resist.
Stay closer if you insist
We’re together now but
The space will still exist
Keeping us in parts
Because the longest distance
Is between two hearts
– Zahraa Dagher