|
September 29, 2009
Jordan Ice & Aerated Water Co. (PepsiCo International Jordan) partners with Akhtaboot to recruit for its latest Management Training Program, Accelerate. Accelerate is one of the most prestigious programs adopted by PepsiCo Middle East countries to develop local leadership talents and to give exceptional fresh graduates the chance to accelerate their career and climb up the PepsiCo ladder.
Akhtaboot, Jordan’s number one recruitment website, has been chosen by PepsiCo as the leading supplier of talented fresh graduates with a strong academic background in any Business, IT or Engineering disciplines. Lama Mazahreh, Staffing & OMD Supervisor at PepsiCo Jordan, a subsidiary from PepsiCo International, said:
September 26, 2009
Time Management is one of those skills that you don’t learn in school or university, yet it is one of the most important skills that you must master in order to be successful in today’s competitive workplace. It doesn’t matter how many years of experience you have or how skilled you are; your inability to manage your time well enough to get your work done will definitely cause numerous difficulties and complications to both your professional and social lives and can also lead to increased stress, anxiety, frustration and other negative feelings. Nowadays, careers are made or broken on your ability to handle multiple tasks and manage your time, and no matter what type of work you do, you can definitely have a hand in making your workday more satisfying with Akhtaboot’s following time management techniques.
August 23, 2009
Dressing for any career-related event is definitely one of the major sources of anxiety for everyone at some point in their career. As vital as it is for a company to maintain a product’s image in today’s business world, it is even more important for individuals to package themselves in a way that is smart and professional. In Today’s Job Market, first impressions can never be overstated, especially if you are trying to set yourself apart from the pack of other job seekers who are trying to land the same job. The image you portray can either make or break you, and the look you go for reflects your ability to perform adequately on the job. This is a well-known fact among all professionals, especially those who aspire to high managerial positions. Looking and behaving like a highly qualified and well-groomed professional will definitely help you gain the respect and admiration of your boss, colleagues and clients.
July 19, 2009
Today’s workplace is both unstable and unpredictable; people get fired and switch jobs all the time and in general, staying in the same company for more than five years is really considered a career achievement, but unlike the workplace of the past, employees can no longer be guaranteed the chance of promotion based merely on the fact they’ve served a long time at the same company. To get ahead you need to work above and beyond your standard job description, displaying initiative and competence.
June 22, 2009
Stress and chronic stress are quite possibly two of the biggest obstacles to achieving success in the workplace. It is actually a very real issue that can lead to a range of physical, emotional and behavioral problems such as irritability, poor concentration, fatigue, trouble sleeping, anxiety, back pain and high blood pressure. It goes without saying that the level of stress associated with each career varies, which is why there is an ever-growing importance to knowing how to cope with your stress and manage it effectively. In some cases however, stress is not always counter-productive; it can be helpful in providing motivation that allows you to work with a sense of urgency and purpose. The key is learning how to draw the line between stress that is beneficial and stress that is harmful. For some, that line fades more and more with time, which is why everyone needs to learn about stress management.
April 27, 2009
Going into an interview is often described as one of the most nerve wrecking situations people have to face; that is because they are worried that they will be negatively evaluated or perceived by the interviewer.
From the second you enter the company’s building to the time you are back outside, you are being observed. That’s why preparation can definitely help you turn your interview into a great opportunity to convince prospective employers about the tremendous value you will add to their organization.
March 17, 2009
AIESEC Jordan organized its National Leadership Development Seminar in Amman with the support of Akhtaboot - the Career Network, as Official Learning Partner for the year 2009.
The National Leadership Development Seminar is an important part in the education cycle of AIESEC Jordan, which allows AIESEC members, foreign AIESEC interns and AIESEC stakeholders to explore leadership in context to the current global environment while sharing knowledge about the organization and its vision.
Akhtaboot’s Career Planning session tackled a number of career development issues such as career planning, CV writing and interview skills, and once again the course proved to be an invaluable experience for AIESEC members, providing several effective tips on how to approach the job market.
March 1, 2009
Akhtaboot - The Career Network, signs an MOU with AIESEC Jordan, the world’s largest student-run organization. The MOU aims to establish an official Learning Partnership with Akhtaboot that will give Akhtaboot access to a talented pool of local and international AIESEC members, while simultaneously committing to the development of Jordanian youth.
AIESEC is an international student platform with over 23,000 members and that is present in over 1,100 universities worldwide. The organization helps young people to discover and develop their potential and provides international internship opportunities each year.
Akhtaboot will take part in activities related to career development and entrepreneurship, while providing workshops and education on a wide range of career related topics directly impacting AIESEC members.
February 16, 2009
Your relationship with your boss is probably the most critical relationship that you have at work; it actually plays a major role in how you perceive your current job and may also impact your ability to succeed in the career of your choice.
Many talented people are stuck in the conventional wisdom of expecting their bosses to manage them. They take a passive approach in whatever they do at work, waiting for orders and direction. They may even whine about a bad boss, but do little or nothing to turn things around. Let’s face it; there are actually a lot of “bosses from hell” out there, and it is unlikely that you will be able to control your boss, but there is actually something you can do to turn things around, and that is to “Manage your Boss”.
January 28, 2009
-
-
AIESEC's 5th National Conference Attendees
-
-
Mais and Amer (Akhtaboot) at AIESEC's Gala Dinner
-
-
Amer (Akhtaboot) during the CV writing course
AIESEC Jordan organized its 5th National Conference in Amman with the support of Akhtaboot, the Career Network, as content development partner. Ahli Bank and Amman Chamber of Industry were also main sponsors.
The program of the conference tackled a number of career development issues such as career planning, CV writing and interviewing skills. The career development sessions were prepared and delivered by representatives of Akhtaboot.
The courses proved to be challenging and stimulating and the feedback from the event was extremely positive, with many of the attendees describing the courses as “educational” and a “valuable use of [their] time”.
|
|
