{"id":99083,"date":"2025-08-14T14:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/?p=99083"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:28:14","slug":"interns-in-dubai-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/feature\/interns-in-dubai-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Interns In Dubai Be Paid? A Recruiter Breaks It Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Dubai\u2019s competitive job market, internships can be a golden ticket for fresh grads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rami-naim-6333931b6\/?originalSubdomain=ae\">Rami Naim<\/a>, Managing Director at GuildHall, believes interns should be paid. Especially in roles that bring in revenue. But he also said that even unpaid positions can be worth it if they offer real learning, hands-on experience, and valuable industry connections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"284\">Want instant updates?<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\">\u00a0Follow Lovin on WhatsApp<\/a>, and never miss a beat!<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Opening more doors for students<\/h2>\n<p>Naim sees huge potential in stronger links between universities and private companies. By creating more local opportunities, students can kick-start their careers right here in the UAE while gaining the skills, mentorship, and networks that set them apart in the long run. Many focus on helping grads find jobs abroad, which, he argues, drains local talent instead of growing the UAE\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"1196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM.png 1154w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM-250x259.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM-700x725.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM-768x796.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/14133257\/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-1.32.45-PM-120x124.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>On The Lovin Dubai Show, he shared what you need to know about internships in Dubai<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"Should Interns Be Paid? Career Ladder Secrets From Recruitment Expert\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ke6fqwvPgQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Standing out starts with your CV<\/h2>\n<p>His biggest red flag? Generic, AI-generated cover letters. Ditch the generic CVs, show your personality, and tailor every application to the role. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask smart questions or negotiate terms. 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