How Do You Look For A Job? - Jobseekers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* If You’re Looking For A Job, What’s The Best Way To Find A Job? - Employees NAFIS remains the most preferred job search platform among UAE National employees, with 35.14% selecting it as the best way to find a job. However, this marks a slight decrease from last year’s 37.47%, suggesting that employees are increasingly exploring other job search avenues. Job portals (17.47%) and social media (17.36%) remain significant resources, although their usage has declined from last year’s 22.65% and 12.47%, respectively. References (5.89%) and recruitment agencies (8.29%) continue to play a smaller role in job searches, while company websites (9.85%) have seen stable engagement. The data suggests that while structured platforms like NAFIS still hold prominence, UAE National employees are diversifying their job search strategies, leveraging both digital and personal networks to explore career opportunities. NAFIS remains a key job search platform for Emirati jobseekers, with 55.95% of respondents using it to find employment opportunities. While this represents a decline from last year’s 77.65%, it still highlights the platform’s significance in connecting UAE Nationals with job prospects. LinkedIn (57.27%) and job portals (54.79%) have emerged as equally important tools, reinforcing a shift towards diversified job search strategies that blend structured platforms with networking opportunities. Additionally, 47.81% of job seekers rely on company websites, showing an increased preference for direct applications. Job Search Methods And Preferences 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 N A F I S 5 5 . 9 5 % 3 5 . 8 5 % 4 7. 8 1 % 5 4 . 7 9 % 57. 2 7 % 2 3 . 6 9 % 7. 8 8 % R E C R U I T M E N T AG E N C I E S 8 . 2 9 % J O B P O R TA L S T H E C O M PA N Y ' S W E B S I T E L I N K E D I N R E F E R E N C E S FA L E K TAY Y E B 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 3 0 N A F I S 3 5 .1 4 % R E C R U I T M E N T AG E N C I E S 9 . 8 5 % T H E C O M PA N Y ' S W E B S I T E 1 7. 4 7 % J O B P O R TA L S 1 7. 3 6 % S O C I A L M E D I A 5 . 8 9 % R E F E R E N C E S 1 . 2 0 % FA L E K TAY Y E B 4 . 8 0 % OT H E R S How Do You Plan To Meet Your Emiratisation Targets For 2025? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* What Is The Best Way For A Company To Find You As A Candidate? - Jobseekers NAFIS remains the most preferred platform for UAE National jobseekers, with 37.35% selecting it as the best way for companies to find them. However, this marks a decline from last year's dominance of online job portals (48.34%), which have now dropped to 20.76%. Social media platforms (15.18%) continue to play a role in job discovery, though slightly lower than last year’s 16.93%. Traditional methods such as job fairs (7.88%) and school/university collaborations (6.68%) still hold relevance, while personal referrals (3.76%) have seen a decline from the previous year’s 11.89%. Employers continue to rely on NAFIS as the primary channel for meeting their Emiratisation targets, with 58.13% selecting it as their preferred recruitment platform, showing a slight increase from last year’s 55.48%. Job portals (49.04%) have also gained more traction compared to the previous year’s 36.75%, highlighting a broader digital approach to hiring. References remain a key strategy, with 57.18% of employers utilizing personal networks, a notable rise from last year’s 47.70%. Recruitment agencies (27.75%) and company websites (36.84%) continue to be important resources, while social media (37.32%) is becoming a more prominent tool in employer hiring strategies. ‘Other’ category (13.16%) shows that companies are also engaging in specialised recruitment efforts, including university collaborations, career fairs, and industry-specific programmes, demonstrating a diversified approach to attracting UAE National talent. 7.88% 37.35% 20.76% 7. 6 2 % 1 5 .1 8 % 6 . 6 8 % 0 . 7 8 % 3 . 7 6 % 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 N A F I S 5 8 .1 3 % 2 7. 7 5 % 3 6 . 8 4 % 4 9 . 0 4 % 3 7. 3 2 % 57.1 8 % 4 . 3 1 % R E C R U I T M E N T AG E N C I E S J O B P O R TA L S T H E C O M PA N Y ' S W E B S I T E 1 3 .1 6 % OT H E R S O C I A L M E D I A R E F E R E N C E S FA L E K TAY Y E B N A F I S S O C I A L M E D I A P L AT F O R M S R E C R U I T M E N T AG E N C I E S S C H O O L S / U N I V E R S I T I E S O N L I N E J O B P O R TA L S J O B FA I R S R E F E R R A L S FA L E K TAY Y E B A P P L I C AT I O N M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 3 1