Where do people usually look for jobs in the UAE, and does it change my CV?

Candidates in the UAE commonly use large regional job boards, LinkedIn, company career pages, recruitment agencies and, for public-sector roles, government job portals. The core CV stays the same, but each channel rewards slightly different preparation.

• Job boards and career pages often use applicant tracking systems, so a single-column, text-based PDF with clear headings is the safest choice.
• LinkedIn works best when your profile and CV tell the same story with the same titles and dates.
• Recruitment agencies like a short, clear summary and visible notice period and visa status.
• Government portals often have their own forms, so keep your CV text ready to copy into fields.

Always follow the instructions on the application page about file type and length.