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Careeriva transformed my CV and LinkedIn, then targeted companies one by one transparently. Within eight weeks, I started getting responses and got offer from Emaar. Highly recommended.

Christopher Liu

Christopher Liu

Tendering Manager

Emaar – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Their job search support was structured and practical. They guided me improve my LinkedIn for better visibility and Online presence.I would definitely recommend them to job seekers.

Khalid Al-Nuaimi

Khalid Nuaimi

Director, Corporate Strategy & Internal Consultant

Ma'aden – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva’s guidance on Gulf region hiring was very useful. Their decision making and outreach helped me a lot in landing a competitive role.I’d strongly recommend Careeriva for career guidance.

Abdullah Al-Shehhi

Adrien Jones

Product Manager

Aramex – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

The service is outstanding with a great experience in developing a professional CV. I approached them through online search engine and never expected the type of service they provided within the time frame. I fully recommend them. Easy to deal with them.

Mohammed Hamrani

Mohammed Hamrani

Head of Engineering Projects

Saudi German Health – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

They were helpful in reaching out to decision makers professionally. The outreach approach felt professional. I’d recommend Careeriva for targeted job searches.

Aliysa Yafei

Aliysa Yafei

Director of Nursing

KSAFH – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Consulted them for my LinkedIn profile and they provided me with great services. I'm impressed by their professionalism. These career-oriented services are much needed in Gulf.

Dana Al-Hamrani

Dana Abrani

Group Director

DP World – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

My experience was presented properly. Their support was focused, and the whole thing felt very organized. Very Cooperative and helpful.

Saeed Al-Balushi

Saeed Al-Balushi

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

ADNOC LNG Plant – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva is awesome, they contacted recruiters and reached out to companies directly. Highly recommend Careeriva

Ahmed Al-Mazrouei

Ahmed Al-Mazrouei

Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition Partner

Citi – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

They improved my CV and LinkedIn, then targeted companies one by one transparently.In no time in landed a role in Dubai. I’d recommend their support services in job hunting.

Omar Al-Hinai

Omar Hinai

Senior Director

Procter & Gamble – Dubai
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva explained the job search process very clearly. They helped me improve my profile and CV. I would strongly recommend them for career clarity.

Paul Agreste

Paul Whitaker

Advisor

Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva helped me on targeting the right companies directly. A friend told me about them. They made my job search more focused and efficient. I highly recommend their strategic approach

Emily Carter

Emily Carter

Senior Director, Global Procurement

PepsiCo – Dubai UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Reaching out to decision-makers always felt hard before. Careeriva broke it down in a very practical way. I’d recommend them for their professionalism.

Nasser Al-Kharusi

Nasser Al-Kharusi

Account Cloud Engineer Leader

Oracle – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva completely changed how my LinkedIn profile looks. Then they helped me get a job at Stevin Rock in no time. I would definitely recommend their services.

Hamad Al-Yafei

Hamad Ali

Group HSEQ Director

Stevin Rock – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva helped me connect directly with companies I was interested in. They even helped schedule interviews, which saved me a lot of stress. I would strongly recommend them.

Jonathan Pierce

Jonathan Pierce

Director of Development

New Murabba – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva cleaned up the CV and improved my profile, then targeted recruiters directly in a way that actually made sense for my level. 10/10 service

Michael Rowan

Michael Rowan

Regional Manager

PPA Consult – Dubai UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva supported both recruiter outreach and interview preparation. This helped me move from applications to real conversations. I would highly recommend their professional suppor

David Holloway

David Holloway

Director Of Transformation

addesso SE – Dubai UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva repositioned the CV and LinkedIn for senior roles, then targeted companies in the region specifically. Riyadh Bank came through and it got my role.I’d recommend Careeriva for a strategic job search.

James Whitaker

James Whitaker

VP Products

Riyadh Bank – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Their end-to-end support made my job hunt smoother. From positioning to interviews, the process was clear. I’d confidently recommend Careeriva.

Robert Langford

Robert Langford

Flight Manager

Saudi Airline Company – KSA
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva assisted with recruiter engagement and interview readiness. This support helped me secure jobs as per my skills. I would confidently recommend their expertise.

Daniel Prescott

Daniel Prescott

Procurement & Logistics Manager

Emirates – UAE
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva helped improve my CV and LinkedIn profile. They also helped with CV improvement and interview process.

Tariq Adnan Al-Mutairi

Tariq Adnan Al-Mutairi

Director

Al Rajhi Bank – Saudi Arabia
Complete Job Hunting

Careeriva's resume upgrade service completely transformed my job search. Within weeks of using their optimized resume, I received interview calls and landed a senior position at NEOM.

Saad Ibrar

Saad Ibrar

Talent Acquisition Specialist

NEOM - Saudi Arabia
Resume Upgrade

The LinkedIn optimization service was a game-changer for my career. My profile views increased by 300% and I started receiving messages from top recruiters. Highly recommended!

Waleed Alagl

Tarek Noman

Environmental Specialist

SCE - Dubai
LinkedIn Optimization

After struggling for months to find a suitable role, Careeriva's job hunting service helped me secure a position at Qiddiya in just 10 weeks. Their targeted approach and industry insights were invaluable. Would recommend them.

Ziad AlShehri

Simon Farah

Project Management PMO

Qiddiya- Saudi Arab
Complete Job Hunting

Their advice on LinkedIn and reaching out to recruiters really worked. I got interviews I wouldn’t have gotten on my own. Would recommend them to anyone looking for real result

Alaa Jalloul

Marcus Saliba

Senior Projects Manager

Qiddiya - Saudi Arab
LinkedIn Optimization

As a professional, Careeriva helped me improve my resume that highlighted my achievements, leading to a promotion and better opportunities. If u want professional and quick response careeriva is the best choice.

Andre du Preez

Elias Najjar

Commercial Director

ACE - Saudi Arabia
Resume Upgrade

They don’t just give advice—they help take action. Careeriva reached out to companies and got me interviews. I would definitely recommend them to anyone searching for a job.

Kenneth Stewart

David Azar

Construction Director

NEOM - Qatar
Complete Job Hunting

The LinkedIn optimization service was the best! My profile reached the right connections, and I got opportunities from organizations I had only dreamed of working with.Would suggest them to anyone looking for a change.

Khalid M. Al Osaimi

Adam Nasser

PMO Manager

ASMO - Saudi Arabia
LinkedIn Optimization

The combination of CV positioning and direct company outreach worked really well. It led to multiple interview opportunities. I’d highly recommend their services.

Dr. Hend Aljobaily

Dr.Nora Khoury

Chief Data Scientist

NEOM - Qatar
Interview Coaching

Careeriva helped me showcase my experience clearly online and offline. My CV and LinkedIn profile now match perfectly. I’d definitely recommend them.

Karam Yateem

Samir George

Production Engineering

Saudi Aramco - Dubai
Complete Job Hunting

From CV and LinkedIn to outreach and interviews, Careeriva guided me through every step. I felt supported and confident the whole way. I’d strongly recommend their services.

Mohammad AlBaadi

Daniel Haddad

Chief Human Resources

ASMO - Saudi Arabia
LinkedIn Optimization

After struggling for months to find a suitable role, Careeriva's job hunting service helped me secure a position in just 8 weeks. Their targeted approach and industry insights were invaluable. Recommended platform.

Ammar Nahya

Andrew Fakhri

LEED A.P

Etisalat - Dubai
Complete Job Hunting

The interview coaching prepared me so well that I aced all rounds of interviews for my job at Qatar. The mock sessions and feedback were incredibly helpful in building my confidence. Definitely suggest this service.

Bahaa Abu-Shady

Marcus Rafiqy

Finance Manager

Qatar Energy - Qatar
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Success Stories - Careeriva

Success Stories

Hear from professionals across the Middle East who transformed their careers with Careeriva's personalized services

Careeriva restructured my resume completely and within 10 days I had two interviews lined up and an offer from Emaar's tendering division. I wish I had done this sooner.

Joseph Christopher Daniel

Joseph Christopher Daniel

Tendering Manager

Emaar – UAE
Real Estate

They understood exactly what a Director level strategy role at Ma'aden needed to look like on paper. From the first application to the final offer, Careeriva guided the whole process.

Claes Ribot

Claes Ribot

Director, Corporate Strategy & Internal Consultant

Ma'aden – Saudi Arabia
Mining & Industry

Moving from a technical background into product management is a tough transition to sell. Careeriva helped me frame it in a way that made sense to hiring managers and I had the PM role at Axamex within three weeks.

Ahmed Daghlas

Ahmed Daghlas

Product Manager

Axamex – Saudi Arabia
Technology

The mock interview sessions were very direct and honest. They picked out exactly where I was losing the panel and we worked on it. By the final round at Saudi German Health I felt fully prepared.

Bilal Abubakar

Bilal Abubakar

Head of Engineering Projects

Saudi German Health – UAE
Healthcare

Careeriva rewrote my CV to focus on outcomes rather than just listing responsibilities. KSAFH reached out within the first week of me sending it out.

Sue Ko

Sue Ko

Director of Nursing

KSAFH – Saudi Arabia
Healthcare

Careeriva handled everything from refining my application materials to preparing me for senior stakeholder interviews at DP World. I walked away with a Group Director offer.

Catriona McDonagh

Catriona McDonagh

Group Director

DP World – UAE
FMCG & Logistics

My old CV was not doing justice to the work I had done across ADNOC projects. Careeriva rebuilt it around concrete results and I had a Senior QA Manager offer from ADNOC LNG within three weeks.

Terry Shields

Terry Shields

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

ADNOC LNG Plant – UAE
Oil & Gas

I thought my LinkedIn profile was already in good shape. Careeriva showed me it was not. They rebuilt it with proper executive positioning and within a month the Talent Acquisition Partner role at Citi came through.

Graeme Neil

Graeme Neil

Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition Partner

Citi – Saudi Arabia
Banking & Finance

Careeriva took care of every part of the job search process for P&G. They were professional, responsive and thorough at every stage. The result spoke for itself.

Hossam Chehab

Hossam Chehab

Senior Director

Procter & Gamble – Dubai
FMCG & Logistics

Careeriva helped me build the right case for an Advisor role at the Ministry of Energy. At that level credentials alone are not enough and they understood exactly how to position my experience.

Russell Jacobs

Russell Jacobs

Advisor

Ministry of Energy – Saudi Arabia
Oil & Gas

PepsiCo runs a serious global panel interview process. Careeriva's coaching helped me sharpen both my answers and how I carried myself in the room. I came out with the Senior Director, Global Procurement offer.

Dana Alkhouri

Dana Alkhouri

Senior Director, Global Procurement

PepsiCo – Qatar
FMCG & Logistics

Getting the balance right between technical depth and account leadership on a resume is not easy. Careeriva got it right and the revised version opened doors at Oracle that the previous one was not opening.

Mahmud Ibrahim

Mahmud Ibrahim

Account Cloud Engineering Leader

Oracle – Saudi Arabia
Technology

Careeriva rebuilt my LinkedIn profile knowing exactly what Group Director level HSEQ recruiters look for. Three weeks after the update I was in conversation with Stevin Rock.

Paul McKenna

Paul McKenna

Group HSEQ Director

Stevin Rock – UAE
Mining & Industry

The competition for a Director of Development role at New Murabba is serious. Careeriva helped me present my portfolio in the right way and prepared me well for what was a very demanding process.

Nouh Armany

Nouh Armany

Director of Development

New Murabba – Saudi Arabia
Real Estate

I had the experience for the role at Al Rajhi Bank but I was not presenting it in the way they needed to hear it. Careeriva helped me rethink how I communicate my leadership background and I got the offer after the second round.

Ateeq Ali

Ateeq Ali

Director

Al Rajhi Bank – Saudi Arabia
Banking & Finance
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Success Stories

Real professionals. Real transitions. Real results. Careeriva works at the intersection of positioning, visibility, and precision outreach.

Case Study 01

UK to Dubai

Group Operations Director | Hospitality & Mixed-Use Developments

Background

22 years leading hotel openings and mixed-use assets across London and Manchester.

Problem

  • Strong UK brand, zero Middle East exposure
  • CV focused on operations, not asset growth
  • No developer-side visibility

Our Strategy

  • Repositioned him as a hospitality expansion strategist, not just an operator
  • LinkedIn rebuilt around EBITDA growth, brand conversion projects, and investor reporting
  • Mapped Dubai-based master developers expanding lifestyle districts
  • Initiated conversations with Development Directors and asset owners
  • Engaged executive search firms specializing in luxury hospitality

Outcome

Within 5 weeks, secured interviews with two major developers. Accepted a regional operations leadership role overseeing three properties.

Impact

Shift from operational manager to regional asset leader.

Case Study 02

USA to Saudi Arabia

Oil & Gas Program Director | Mega Capital Projects

Background

20 years in upstream oil & gas projects across Texas and Louisiana.

Problem

  • US-centric CV with regulatory-heavy language
  • No alignment with Middle East energy expansion
  • Limited understanding of giga-project hiring model

Our Strategy

  • Reframed experience toward multi-billion-dollar capital governance and contractor ecosystem management
  • LinkedIn optimized around transformation and large program integration
  • Identified EPC contractors operating in Saudi expansion projects
  • Strategic outreach to Project Vice Presidents and Program Controls Heads
  • Activated niche oil & gas recruiters with Saudi focus

Outcome

Shortlisted for two senior program roles. Accepted leadership role with relocation and full expat benefits.

Impact

Entered Vision-driven market with 25% compensation uplift.

Case Study 03

India to Dubai

Manufacturing Plant Director | FMCG Sector

Background

18 years leading high-volume manufacturing plants in India.

Problem

  • CV too technical and process-heavy
  • No cross-border leadership narrative
  • Dubai employers seeking efficiency and scale expertise

Our Strategy

  • Shifted positioning to operational excellence and cost optimization leadership
  • Highlighted lean transformation and supply chain modernization
  • Identified regional FMCG manufacturers expanding production capacity
  • Connected with Operations VPs and regional GMs
  • Approached recruiters focused on industrial leadership

Outcome

Interviewed within 30 days. Secured Plant Director role with regional oversight.

Impact

Transitioned from single-country operator to GCC manufacturing leader.

Case Study 04

Canada to Qatar

Healthcare Operations Executive | Hospital Network

Background

Senior hospital administrator managing multi-site healthcare facilities in Toronto.

Problem

  • Healthcare CV lacked financial metrics
  • No Middle East healthcare exposure
  • Competitive expat landscape

Our Strategy

  • Repositioned profile around hospital turnaround, accreditation, and operational cost management
  • LinkedIn optimized for hospital expansion and patient volume growth keywords
  • Mapped private hospital groups in Qatar
  • Connected directly with hospital CEOs and board advisors
  • Activated healthcare-specific recruitment firms

Outcome

Shortlisted within 6 weeks. Appointed as Operations Director for multi-specialty hospital.

Impact

Expanded leadership into international healthcare systems.

Case Study 05

Germany to Saudi Arabia

IT Transformation Leader | Digital Infrastructure

Background

Head of IT transformation for large German enterprise.

Problem

  • Highly technical profile
  • No exposure to smart-city projects
  • CV lacked strategic narrative

Our Strategy

  • Shifted positioning toward digital transformation leadership and enterprise-scale modernization
  • LinkedIn rebuilt for smart infrastructure, cloud migration, and AI integration
  • Identified Saudi digital transformation initiatives
  • Connected with CIO-level decision makers
  • Engaged recruiters working on smart-city ecosystems

Outcome

Secured leadership interviews within giga-project ecosystem. Appointed Digital Programs Director.

Impact

Transitioned into national-scale transformation leadership.

Case Study 06

UK to Abu Dhabi

Construction Commercial Director | Infrastructure

Background

Commercial lead on major UK rail projects.

Problem

  • CV centered on contract management only
  • No international stakeholder narrative

Our Strategy

  • Repositioned toward strategic commercial governance and claims resolution expertise
  • LinkedIn optimized around infrastructure leadership
  • Mapped contractors involved in transport expansion
  • Outreach to Managing Directors and Commercial VPs
  • Targeted infrastructure recruiters

Outcome

Offer secured within 45 days.

Impact

Elevated from contract manager to strategic commercial authority.

Case Study 07

USA to Dubai

AI & Data Strategy Executive

Background

AI product strategy leader in Silicon Valley.

Problem

  • Dubai market unfamiliar with his brand
  • CV too innovation-focused, lacking commercial application

Our Strategy

  • Positioned as AI monetization and enterprise integration leader
  • Optimized LinkedIn for applied AI transformation
  • Mapped fintech and government digital programs in UAE
  • Engaged C-suite leaders driving innovation mandates
  • Activated executive technology recruiters

Outcome

Appointed as AI Strategy Director in regional fintech group.

Impact

Shift from product innovation to enterprise AI leadership.

Case Study 08

India to Saudi Arabia

Hospital Medical Director

Background

Senior physician leading private hospital in Mumbai.

Problem

  • CV clinical-heavy
  • Limited executive positioning

Our Strategy

  • Reframed profile toward hospital governance, compliance, and operational leadership
  • LinkedIn positioned for healthcare expansion projects
  • Mapped private healthcare groups
  • Direct outreach to hospital boards
  • Healthcare recruiter engagement

Outcome

Secured leadership appointment in private Saudi hospital network.

Impact

Transitioned from clinical authority to executive healthcare leader.

Case Study 09

Canada to UAE

Renewable Energy Program Manager

Background

Renewable energy expansion leader across North America.

Problem

  • No regional sustainability exposure
  • Limited GCC project alignment

Our Strategy

  • Positioned around ESG strategy and utility-scale solar deployment
  • Optimized LinkedIn around clean energy expansion
  • Targeted energy developers in UAE
  • Outreach to Sustainability Directors
  • Activated renewable energy recruiters

Outcome

Interviewed for two energy authorities. Accepted program leadership role.

Impact

Entered fast-growth clean energy ecosystem.

Case Study 10

UK to Qatar

Corporate Finance Director | Multi-Sector

Background

Finance Director across construction and healthcare portfolios.

Problem

  • CV too accounting-focused
  • No board-level positioning

Our Strategy

  • Repositioned as strategic finance partner driving capital allocation and growth
  • LinkedIn optimized for CFO-track visibility
  • Mapped diversified holding groups in Qatar
  • Outreach to CFOs and investment committee members
  • Executive recruiter engagement

Outcome

Shortlisted within 1 month. Appointed Finance Director for diversified group.

Impact

Shift from finance manager to strategic financial leader.

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