The culture of job hunting is as important as getting the degree itself. Young people must keep up with technological and AI advancements, as the future waits for no one. The 'Tabio' platform is completely free in its initial stages, while it offers advanced features supported by AI at symbolic prices.
This is how my journey as a professional content creator began after I sensed the gap between job seekers and the nature of modern systems that companies use for recruitment. After returning to the UAE and specializing in developmental human resources within the College of Technology, I worked in the HR field for over 11 years in both government and the private sector.
Shamsi did not start his entrepreneurial journey from scratch but went through a personal experience after discovering how recruiters can reach job seekers through digital platforms. He established himself as one of the most prominent and distinct professional voices in the field, and his experience in the field gave him the confidence to move on to his larger project, saying: 'I founded a consultancy agency to help young people improve their resumes and develop their job search strategies, and in 3 years, I helped more than 5,000 people'.
As the requirements of the job market expand and hiring methods become more complex, the name of Emirati Ahmed Al-Zarif Shamsi emerges as one of the young minds that redefined the concept of the resume and job search paths that many find difficult and tedious.
Shamsi's idea, which originated in Abu Dhabi, is centered on innovating and establishing the 'Tabio' platform, which not only eliminates the traditional resume but replaces it with a smart one. It allows young job seekers to showcase a professional image and gives companies direct access to suitable talents through an innovative digital solution. Shamsi's vision with this new innovation is how young people can turn challenges into opportunities and keep pace with the digital revolution with intelligence and determination.
A journey of passion
At the beginning of his talk with 'Emirates Today', Shamsi reflected on his academic studies in the United States and his passion for finding new ways to connect with job markets, saying: 'I still remember a class where we studied the platform (LinkedIn) and how to use it professionally as a job seeker. He added: 'For these reasons, I always emphasize that the culture of job hunting is as important as getting the degree itself, and this, by the way, is the main message I convey to the youth to encourage them to trust in how to find the right job and keep up with the development of technology and artificial intelligence, because the future waits for no one'.
Future ambitions
Ahmed Al-Zarif Shamsi confirmed that 'Tabio' is not a local project but a first step in a larger trajectory, saying: 'We aim to sign agreements with major companies to integrate it into their hiring systems, which will allow for data exchange and enhancing smart recruitment opportunities, as we aim to become the first reference for professional identity in the region'.
The resume
Shamsi rejects that job seekers rely on AI to write their resumes, saying: 'What is written in your resume is what the hiring manager asks you about the most, so it must be an honest and transparent reflection of yourself'.
He added: 'Through the advice I used to publish on (LinkedIn), I gathered more than 170,000 followers, in addition to more than 10 million interactions in less than a year'.
An innovative platform
Regarding the details of launching his smart employment platform, Shamsi confirmed that 'Tabio' primarily relies on a digital professional identity instead of the traditional resume file, as each person gets a smart resume that can be shared via a simple link, while companies get dedicated pages to post their jobs, to build a real and effective bridge between job seekers and these companies.
He added: 'We are happy to have surpassed 4,000 users in less than 3 days after launching (Tabio), and we are also proud of the joining of more than 70 well-known companies that have created their pages on our platform', pointing out that the most prominent feature of the 'Tabio' experience is that it is a completely free platform in its initial stages, focusing on expanding its user base, while it offers a lineup of advanced features supported by AI at symbolic prices.
Practical solutions
Regarding the most prominent features that 'Tabio' offers to young job seekers, Shamssi summarized the four features of the innovative platform by saying: 'First, it can accelerate the job search process through a smart, shareable resume. Second, it provides a professional, reliable reference for every job seeker. Third, it offers a platform for companies to post jobs and access suitable talents with ease. Fourth, it reduces costs for companies and individuals through a simplified digital system'.
