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Akhtaboot as Content Development Partner at AIESEC’s 5th National Conference

2009-01-28 / / 1 Comment

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”.

The event was attended by over 85 second and third year undergraduates from across all Jordanian universities.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot at NYIT IT and Telecommunications Open Day

2009-01-26 / / 1 Comment

Last Saturday, the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Akhtaboot teamed up with a number of leading IT and Telecommunications Companies in Jordan to put together the IT & Telecommunication Open Day for both students of NYIT and job seekers who are interested in working within the ICT sector.

The fair took place at the NYIT campus, which is close to the 6th circle, and was hosted by approximately 10 of the top ICT companies in the country. Human resources and IT representatives from these companies were there to inform the attendees about their businesses as well as to showcase their new products and IT solutions.... Read More ...

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So you have a great business idea in your head? Want to start your own venture? Here is how!

2009-01-25 / / 1 Comment

Have you ever sat at your cubicle and asked yourself, what am I doing here exactly? Is this really what I want to be doing for the rest of my life? These are only a few questions many of you ask yourselves on a daily basis. As kids, we would dream of what we would really like to become when we grow up. Some wanted to become dentists others wanted to become businessmen. Whether you actually followed your dreams or not, you must understand that it is never too late to do so!

With that being said, it seems like almost everyone who is stuck in a cubicle is dreaming of quitting their steady job to start their own thing and get rich immediately.... Read More ...

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It’s Never Too Late to Become an INTERN!

2009-01-01 / / 1 Comment

As the job market becomes more and more competitive, job seekers are going to great lengths to set themselves apart from the crowd in order to stand out. But how can you, as a recent graduate, develop the essential marketable skills and build up your CV while testing the employment waters?

For fresh graduates and job seekers trying to gain entry into the industry of their interest, an internship can be the only means to try out a new job and gain hands on experience in a wide variety of career fields without making a permanent commitment that you might regret later on.... Read More ...

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So You Got Fired, Now What?

2008-12-01 / / 1 Comment

Getting fired is definitely not an ideal situation for a career oriented person like yourself, but it is certainly something that you can survive if handled properly. You might feel anger and hatred towards your boss or you might even feel like cursing out your boss. As much as this might sound appealing at the spur of the moment, you need to handle the situation in a completely different way. It’s totally understandable if this is hard to accept and maybe you feel rejected at the moment, but it will certainly get easier over time. You need to understand the reality of this situation; people lose their jobs for many different reasons; while some of these reasons are within your control such as poor attendance, lack of productivity or being unable to get along with your coworkers, others have nothing to do with your performance.... Read More ...

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Time to Get the Raise You Deserve? Here’s How!

2008-11-01 / / 1 Comment

There is no question that money plays a major role in our lives, yet few of us were ever provided with good examples on how to approach this topic. Remember your first interview when everybody you know warned you not to bring up the “salary discussion”, so in an effort to appear “polite” you avoided the whole money conversation?

Salary negotiation can definitely be overwhelming, especially for those without a great deal of previous work experience, but there are situations when it makes common sense to go over to your manager and say, “I believe I am worth more to this company than I am being paid at the moment; I would really appreciate a raise.”... Read More ...

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Getting Along With Your Co-Workers

2008-10-01 / / 1 Comment

Each year, thousands of students graduate from university, yet there are few qualified candidates out there. Remember the days when a university degree guaranteed instant success? Well, those were the days my friend! In these changing times, candidates are not hired solely on the basis of their academic accomplishments; a degree might be a basic requirement nowadays, but employers are looking for a wide range of other skills when it comes to hiring and retaining a certain candidate; and since this will continue to be the case in the near future, you will need to work on a number of other necessary non-academic attributes.... Read More ...

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Looking to make a career change? Akhtaboot is here to the rescue!

2008-09-01 / / 1 Comment

Many of us get caught up in the daily routine of going to work without assessing their progress on the job or carefully managing their careers. Remember the times when it was a good thing to hold on to your job for the rest of your working life even if you were unsatisfied? Well, those days are long gone. Considering a new career direction has become an option that a lot of people are thinking about and exploring as we speak.

Making a major career change is not as easy as it sounds, since we all have responsibilities and bills to pay.... Read More ...

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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Great Leader?

2008-08-01 / / 1 Comment

What is a leader? By definition, a leader is someone who leads others towards a common goal, influencing them to do things and creates an environment of trust, support, and teamwork.
Being a leader is not as glamorous as the job title may suggest; it takes tremendous commitment, dedication, and selflessness.
For centuries, people have debated whether leaders are born or made? Actually, there are several answers for this question and all of them conclude that leaders are both, BORN and MADE.
In today’s workplace, we have many managers and supervisors, but few of them are truly leaders. So what are the main characteristics that you should embrace in order to become a truly effective leader?... Read More ...

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Turn Yourself into the Company SUPERSTAR

2008-07-01 / / 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of the Pareto Principle or the 80-20 rule? This principle states that in many cases, 20% of something is always responsible for 80% of the results. You’re probably wondering what this principle has to do with the topic at hand; actually it has everything to do with it.

You may have noticed that your office or team always seems to have someone who is outperforming, delivering above and beyond what seems to be the average performance. This person may actually be you. But if you’re not, then let Akhtaboot help you turn yourself from an ordinary employee into the company superstar.... Read More ...

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5 Different Personalities That You Will Definitely Meet at Work

2008-06-01 / / 1 Comment

Interpersonal skills are just as vital as technical know-how. After all, your coworkers (ranging from an Administrative Assistant to the CEO) represent a broad spectrum of personality traits that you will eventually have to deal with in order to survive and shine in the work place. I bet you can come up with at least three coworkers with whom you really find difficulty interacting with. Since it is impossible to change these people, you must learn to accept them.

Mastering essential people skills will not only dramatically increase your chances of achieving the best outcome but it will also enable you to effectively improve the way you communicate with others at work.... Read More ...

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8 Simple Techniques to Getting Promoted

2008-05-01 / / 296 Comments

Have you been in the same position with the same company for a while now, athough you feel like you are ready to move up? Does it seem like all the employees who get ahead in your company don’t work nearly as hard as you do, but somehow they are the ones who get rewarded?

Akhtaboot is coming to the rescue by unveiling the most successful techniques that you should master in order to get noticed by your boss and get the promotion that you have always dreamt of and know that you deserve.

Whatever industry you are in, your success depends on how well you promote yourself.... Read More ...

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