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What is Jobs for Lebanon?

Jobs For Lebanon is a citizen-led economic initiative. It aims at empowering the Lebanese diaspora to create job opportunities for Lebanese talent. We strongly believe that through the support of Lebanese across the globe, these new job opportunities will become a reliable enough source that an alternate economy will be created for the Lebanese people.

How do I post a job?

Click on Sign up as an employer

To post a job:

Click on the link in the confirmation email to connect to SmartRecruiters
Create a password
Click “Create Job” in the top right corner and follow the steps.

How do I apply for a job?

Visit the Homepage or the Search page
Browse jobs and apply
Can’t find a job match? Submit a general application by clicking on “Get a job alert”
Check your application status anytime by clicking Login as an Applicant

How do I ensure quality of applications?

SmartRecruiters allows you to rank candidates by match score through its machine learning algorithm. You’re also able to send 3rd party assessments through the software to evaluate your candidates. Additionally, Jobs For Lebanon proactively suggests candidates to you that highly rank your job post. Please feel free to reach out to us for additional suggestions.

How do I refer a job to a friend?

Visit the Homepage or the Search page

Find a job you’d like to refer a friend to
Open the job ad
Click on “Refer a friend” and follow the instructions

What is SmartRecruiters?

Jobs for Lebanon is powered by SmartRecruiters. SmartRecruiters is the world’s most modern recruiting suite. It is used by Bosch, IKEA, Visa, Linkedin, and 4000 other businesses to hire talent on time and on budget. It includes a native CRM, native matching, and 700 connected recruiting technologies all in one product.

Does Jobs For Lebanon handle payments?

We do not handle payments. Our role ends when recruiters hire candidates. For those who prefer to not be paid in their local bank accounts, alternatives include paying a relative in a foreign bank account and paying through MoneyGram or equivalent services. We’ll be happy to list new payment mechanisms as they emerge

Can I search for candidates with specific qualifications?

Yes. SmartRecruiters has over 12 filters you can use to search for specific candidates. Filters include job title, current or past company, educational institution, and any keyword on their resume.

How can I see jobs posted from companies in Lebanon?

Visit the Homepage or the Search page

Click on the Search Bar
Enter keywords you’re interested in, or use the filters
Browse the results

Do you support having multiple recruiters on a job?

Yes. This is especially helpful for large companies that have multiple people evaluating candidates as recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers, and executives. SmartRecruiters allows you to add multiple people on a hiring team provided that each has created an account by filling the Sign up page.

Can I send my resume directly to you?

We’re encouraging hiring managers around the world to post job opportunities on Jobs For Lebanon so that locals can then directly apply to jobs that match your skills. We encourage you to visit the Homepage or the Search page and apply for a job.

Can I create job ads in other languages than English?

Yes. You can create job ads in more than 70 languages. A job ad in Arabic for example means the candidate’s application will be fully in Arabic.

What happens after I submit my application?

Once your application is submitted, and you’re a good fit for the role, the hiring manager from that company will reach out to you directly.

Until then, you can apply to more jobs because it takes multiple applications to get an interview. You can also always check on the status of your application when you Login as a Talent on Jobs For Lebanon.com.

Can I schedule interviews and send offers through SmartRecruiters?

Yes. You’re able to do both. Sending interviews will send calendar invites to both you and the candidate. You are also able to upload offers and complete a hire.

Can Lebanese abroad hire Lebanese abroad on JobsForLebanon.com?

The site is directed to create job opportunities for Lebanese living in Lebanon, but expats are still able to use the site to find and apply to jobs as well.

Can I post a job if I’m not part of a company?

It’s common for people to look to make their first hires on Jobs For Lebanon. You’ll notice when you go to the “Sign up” page, the company field is not a requirement for you to post a job.

I would like Jobs for Lebanon to grow. How can I help?

Our intent is to grow Jobs For Lebanon as much as possible to unite the global diaspora. Doing this takes a group effort. We invite you to reach out to us and connect us with people you think can grow the movement and create jobs.

How can I contact Support?

For legal matters please email legal@jobsforlebanon.com. For customer support, please email support@jobsforlebanon.com. For potential partnerships please email neal.eljor@jobsforlebanon.com