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Akhtaboot’s 5th Job Fair 2014 Concludes on a High Note

2014-11-06 / / 1 Comment

(Amman, Jordan)
Over 15,000 job seekers attended Akhtaboot’s 5th Job Fair, the largest career event in Jordan. With the participation of 70 local and international companies, the job fair was held at Amman Grand Hall, Al Hussein Youth City on the 22nd and 23rd of October, 2014 and was launched with the attendance of Dr. Joanna Wronecka, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The not-for-profit job fair was held as a CSR initiative of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative – Akhtaboot’s CSR arm.

Akhtaboot’s CEO and Cofounder Yousef Shamoun said: “The success of Akhtaboot’s 5th Job Fair is a true testament of our commitment to helping Jordan’s youth find jobs, as well as to enhancing their employability.... Read More ...

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Tips for Acing your Skype Interview

2014-10-28 / / 26 Comments

With Social media playing an increasingly big role in our day to day lives, many companies are taking advantage of this trend when it comes to their hiring process, that’s why making a good first impression doesn’t necessarily have to be face to face. Companies are starting to use different means for early stages of recruitment such as phone and video conferencing platforms. However, Skype has become particularly popular with HR managers and recruitment agencies, and at some point in your job search journey, you just might have to learn how to utilize it for professional means and there are a few things you need to think about.... Read More ...

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Infographic: Employees’ Job Search Trends in the MENA Region in 2014

2014-10-01 / / 0 Comments

As economic growth slows down in most of the MENA region, unemployment is on the rise. Most people, whether employed or not, are looking for better opportunities to improve their career. What are the most and least important factors when considering a new job? What methods do job seekers use when looking for a job? What are the types of jobs with the highest demand?

Take a look at the infographic below to get an assessment of employees’ job search trends in the MENA region from Akhtaboot.

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How Perfectionism Can Be Bad For You

2014-09-30 / / 0 Comments

The pitfalls of perfectionism

Perfection can be a standard that most companies aim for, but once it becomes the only standard accepted within the company, this is when it becomes unhealthy. When you set perfection as the standard for all of your employees’ objectives, you are placing unnecessary pressure on your people. You stand in the way of them trying new things, taking risks, and making mistakes. The necessity of self-acceptance becomes impossible and this lack of acceptance is used as a standard for others’ performance as well. Akhtaboot is here to highlight the pitfalls of perfectionism and how it may be holding you back at work.... Read More ...

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Office Ergonomics

2014-09-29 / / 548 Comments

Give your workspace a makeover to boost your productivity!

Office ergonomics is all about designing a comfortable, functional, and user-friendly workspace. It takes into consideration the interaction between office equipment and the people that use them. For maximum productivity and efficiency, make sure that you customize your work station so that it fits your specific needs and allows for a comfortable working environment.

Chair

Sitting down in a static posture can increase stress in the shoulders, arms, and legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. Avoid back pain by adjusting the height of your chair so that your feet rest comfortably on the floor and your knees are about level with your hips.... Read More ...

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The New CV Rules

2014-09-09 / / 81 Comments

Stop making your CV look old!

Employers today receive hundreds of applications for each vacancy. That’s why you cannot make any mistakes when it comes to writing and formatting your CV. This doesn’t mean that your CV is all that matters, but it is the first impression that will help you get your foot in the door. So if you haven’t updated your CV in a while, you may be falling behind the competition. As the job market keeps changing, many job seekers believe that a CV has become an obsolete job search tool, but this is not the case. The format will change from time to time, but having a well-written CV is still important.... Read More ...

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Networking Mistakes

2014-08-18 / / 1 Comment

Networking Blunders You Don’t Even Know You’re Making. 

There’s some truth to the saying that “It’s not what you know, but who you know”. But this is only part of the whole truth. A more precise expression is “It’s not who you know, but who knows what you know.” Networking is both a way of life and a skill that can expose you to many personal and career opportunities. It’s too important to ignore if you want to land your dream job. Unfortunately, networking can be a minefield of professional faux pas if you’re not careful. Akhtaboot is here to highlight the top networking mistakes you might be making, and how to avoid each before your contacts start ignoring your calls.... Read More ...

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Reasons You’re Still Unemployed

2014-07-23 / / 36 Comments

Take control of the situation and turn it around to your favor.

It is very saddening that many job seekers have already given up hope about finding their dream job simply because they are convinced that there are no jobs out there. If you have a negative attitude, your job search efforts will not yield any results no matter how hard you try. Employability is all about having the right skills, a positive attitude and a great personal brand that will help you present yourself successfully throughout your career. Enhancing your employability therefore refers to your personal responsibility of increasing your chances of being employed.... Read More ...

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Infographic: Assessing Employees’ Loyalty to their Organization in the MENA Region

2014-07-10 / / 0 Comments

With all the recent focus on leadership best practices, companies to this day are still struggling to retain their top talent. When employees who are deeply embedded within the social system of a company leave, their departure can be costly and troublesome to the company. It is often said that employees don’t leave companies; they leave bosses. But how accurate is that claim?

Let’s take a look at the latest Akhtaboot infographic which evaluates employees’ loyalty to their organization in the MENA region.

 

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Productivity Wasters in the Workplace

2014-07-09 / / 1 Comment

There’s only so much time in the day, and it never seems to be enough. Most business owners are always on the look for ways to increase their employees’ productivity while maintaining high levels of quality. But just because your employees are at work doesn’t mean you’re getting work done. What you really need to do is to cut down on the top time wasters in the office. This doesn’t mean that you should block personal e-mail and social media websites. We’re talking about the kind of distractions that can derail productivity and stop your employees from doing their jobs. Akhtaboot is here to highlight the top productivity wasters that might be standing in the way of real work.... Read More ...

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Considering Graduate School

2014-06-08 / / 0 Comments

Smart reasons for considering graduate education

There are many reasons why professionals choose to go to graduate school. Among the most valid reasons is when a graduate degree is important for your career advancement in a certain field as it can enhance your prospects and earning potential. Graduate school can also provide you with more flexibility in terms of career options in case you want to change your current path. Whatever might be your reason, you should take the time to think about it before you take the plunge. Graduate education requires a significant investment of your time and personal resources; that’s why most of your energy and time needs to be allocated towards your studies.... Read More ...

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What Successful People Do Differently

2014-05-28 / / 413 Comments

Because it’s not about who you are, but what you do  

We all know examples of extremely successful people who we admire and look up to. But how do they do it? The answer that can initially come to our minds is that they are born with specific characteristics and talents that set them apart from the crowd. This is simple a tiny piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement and success suggests that people experience repeated success not simply because of who they are, but more often because of the things they do. What successful people have in common is that they simply did and continue to do, things that help them realize their full potential.... Read More ...

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