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Akhtaboot Goes Social with LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

2011-01-12 / / 1 Comment

Akhtaboot – the career network, announced the launch of a cutting-edge feature that is designed to enable jobseekers to import their LinkedIn profiles into Akhtaboot with just one click. By allowing users to fill out over 70% of the required fields on their Akhtaboot account with just one click, Akhtaboot takes one more step towards having the fastest signup process in the industry.

Adding more social features to the mix, Akhtaboot earlier this month unveiled a Facebook Application that allows its users to search for and apply to jobs directly from within Facebook. With the Akhtaboot Facebook Application, users interested in looking for jobs won’t have to leave the comfort of their Facebook profile to log into their Akhtaboot account to look for and apply to jobs.... Read More ...

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What Employers Don’t Want to Hear!

2010-12-15 / / 32 Comments

The top 5 things not to say during a job interview

Job interviews are not a mystery or a horror as one might think. Despite the anxiety, formality, and inevitable nervousness a job interview can bring, it can actually be both an enjoyable and informative experience. In fact, with a killer CV in check, practice and preparation, you can easily ace any job interview you are confronted with.
A job interview is your chance to impress and put light on your professional achievements so make sure you are as prepared as you possibly can be to grab the opportunity with both hands and leave nothing to chance.... Read More ...

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You’re Fired!

2010-11-02 / / 1 Comment

Akhtaboot presents 5 Hidden Reasons for Getting Fired!

Most people get paid just enough money not to quit and work just hard enough not to get fired, yet, there are a number of hidden reasons that you might not be aware of that can lead to your dismissal. Although there are plenty of legitimate reasons to fire someone, many of which vary by the company culture and employer expectations. All in all managers have no right to fire employees unless they have a valid reason for doing so. Most of the employees who have quit their jobs think that they have left the company by choice, but in fact it is very possible that the company was considering letting them go before they resign willingly.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot and TAG Knowledge Host a Successful Job Fair with over 8,000 Visitors

2010-10-24 / / 2 Comments

Akhtaboot – the career network in partnership with Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Society hosted their first job fair at TAG Knowledge Center in Amman, Jordan to help connect employers with individuals looking for jobs. In total, the event drew 8,000 job seekers and 35 top regional and local employers looking to fill positions within their organizations.
The not-for-profit Job Fair was held as a CSR initiative of TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative under the Patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Jordan, Mr. Samir Al Rifai, deputized by HE Mr. Samir Murad Minister of Labor who said at the opening: “The Ministry always supports the various initiatives aimed at providing job opportunities for job seekers in accordance with the royal directives in granting a decent life and appropriate work environment for the Jordanians.”... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot and TAG-Knowledge Promise a Unique Career Opportunity at 1st Job Fair

2010-10-14 / / 41 Comments

Under the Patronage of H.E. Mr. Samir Al Rifai, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the first job fair organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) and Akhtaboot (http://www.akhtaboot.com) kicks off October 19 at TAG-Knowledge headquarters opposite the University of Jordan.

Set for October 19-20th, the job fair promises a unique experience for job seekers who are looking for a “genuine” opportunity to find a job and start their career.
There is a definite demand right now for new ways to research and secure genuine job opportunities as well as gain leading industry insight on career tips and advice,
TAG-Knowledge Executive Director Mr.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot’s Latest Video: ” Shukran Akhtaboot”

2010-09-21 / / 1 Comment

Check out Akhtaboot’s latest Video “Shukran Akhtaboot – شكرا أخطبوط” featuring the Akhtaboot Team as well as real life testimonials from some of our loyal users.

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Akhtaboot Signs a Partnership Agreement with the German Jordanian University

2010-09-13 / / 319 Comments

Akhtaboot – the career network and the German Jordanian University (GJU) have signed a partnership agreement on the 16th of August, 2010 on GJU campus. The agreement focuses on strengthening the relationship between Akhtaboot and the German Jordanian University through providing GJU students with Akhtaboot career-related services as part of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative, Akhtaboot’s corporate social responsibility arm.

The agreement aims at enhancing and refining the skills of GJU students and graduates-to-be through equipping them with all the necessary career-related tools and knowledge to prepare them for any challenges that might face them when approaching the job market. Akhtaboot will give university students the chance to regularly stay in touch with professional career consultants who will be available through a dedicated office at the University campus to give advice to students on the best way of writing an attractive CV and successful interview strategies.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot-TAG Knowledge First Job Fair – 19th and 20th of October 2010

2010-08-31 / / 2 Comments

Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Jordan, Mr. Samir Al Rifai, Akhtaboot and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) are proud to invite you to take part in Akhtaboot-TAG Knowledge 1st job Fair to be held at TAG-Knowledge Society October 19th and 20th, 2010.

The not-for-profit Job Fair is held as a CSR initiative of TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative and any proceeds resulting from any Job Fair organized in the future will be used to fund Akhtaboot and TAG Knowledge CSR Programs.

Recognizing a need to bridge the unemployment gap all over the Middle East job market, the Job Fair is to be held at TAG-Knowledge Headquarters in Amman, Jordan with the participation of a number of leading Jordanian companies and educational institutions covering different industries.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot Signs Microsite Agreement with Al-Zaytoonah University

2010-08-05 / / 1 Comment

In yet another step towards the betterment of the Middle East job market, Akhtaboot – the career network (http://www.akhtaboot.com) singed a Microsite agreement with Al-Zaytoonah University on August 2, 2010 at Al-Zaytoonah University campus in Amman, Jordan.
The purpose of this partnership is geared towards providing Al-Zaytoonah University with Akhtaboot’s Microsite Solution, free of charge, as part of the Akhtaboot Cares Initiative, Akhtaboot’s CSR arm.

Akhtaboot’s Microsite solution features a fully integrated job board, branded with the University logo and content with highly targeted jobs powered by “The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative”. Al-Zaytoonah University job seekers and site visitors will be able to benefit from the full features of http://www.akhtaboot.com... Read More ...

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Professionalism is for Everyone!

2010-07-19 / / 40 Comments

Akhtaboot presents to you 5 keys to being a true professional.

We hear the words professionalism and business professionals every so often in our daily working lives. But only few people understand what really constitutes a true professional. To the surprise of many, it might actually be more than putting on a neat suit and managing an agenda. It actually takes people a lot of effort and work to gain the privilege of this title.

Almost all true professionals have an aura that sets them apart from the norm and gives them a killer edge over their peers within the same field.... Read More ...

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When Clients Attack!

2010-06-17 / / 1 Comment

Akhtaboot presents 5 types of clients that you most probably will face on the job and how to effectively deal with each one of them.

Clients are one of the most important assets to a company. However, some of your most profitable clients can be the most annoying as well. Like any other relationship, client relationships can be peppered with moments of confusion and frustration. Yet, with a good strategy in place you can bring harmony to your client relationships and create long term partnerships with them. Most employees who have direct contact with clients regularly face many types of clients; therefore, they should be able to handle different kinds of clients effectively.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot at AIESEC’s Career Development Seminar – Al Yarmouk University

2010-06-08 / / 1 Comment

For the second year in a row Akhatboot – the career network participated in AIESEC’s Career Development seminar, which was held at Al Yarmouk University on the 7th of June, 2010.

As a learning partner for the years 2009 and 2010, Akhtaboot delivered 2 sessions on CV Writing and Interview skills to around 100 university students and AIESECers who showed great interest in the discussed topics. Both sessions aimed to provide graduates to be with the best ways to effectively tweak their CVs in today’s competitive job market while giving them advice on the best tactics to use when it comes to job interview preparation.... Read More ...

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