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Common Communication Mistakes

2013-11-12 / / 22 Comments

Avoid business communication mistakes and misunderstandings 

Having great communication skills is crucial for everyone in the professional world. Communication is definitely not only about the words you say; you can have an excellent vocabulary and still be a bad communicator. While some people are naturally gifted when it comes to communication, others need to work on it in order to be viewed as potential leaders and get promoted into top jobs. Even the best of us sometimes make communicate mistakes, miss the point, cause an unintentional reaction, or avoid a messy discussion altogether. Who hasn’t left a discussion thinking that things went into the wrong direction?... Read More ...

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Working Abroad

2013-11-04 / / 43 Comments

Steps to finding a job overseas

Working abroad is a common preference for many people in today’s business world. Finding a job abroad presents many significant benefits, especially if you are working in a niche industry and are struggling to find a relevant job in your home country. With the economy becoming more insecure, working abroad can sometimes be the only choice for someone who wants to work in a particular field. Even a short time abroad can be beneficial; it can expand your cultural horizons. The benefits of international work experience can be huge, but you need to follow the right steps to find and land the right job abroad as this is a struggle for many.... Read More ...

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Do’s & Don’ts of Job Searching While You’re Still Employed

2013-10-29 / / 0 Comments

Employees leave companies for a variety of reasons, whatever might be the reasons for leaving, job hunting while you’re still working in your current position can be a double-edged sword. Candidates who are employed are typically more attractive to employers. However, it can be a dangerous move and could end in a disaster.

Here are some job search tips to help you stay on good terms with your current employer:

DO plan your job search: Because you have a job, your time is limited, so you must organize your search, explore your options and get your resume and cover letter customized for each job you want to apply for.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot 4th Job Fair Successfully Concluded with 15,000 Visitors

2013-10-28 / / 1 Comment

(Amman, Jordan)

Akhtaboot 4th Job Fair has successfully concluded for the 4th year in a row with the attendance of more than 15,000 job seekers from various sectors and career levels. With the participation of 70 local and international companies, the job fair was held at Amman Grand Hall, Al Hussein Youth City on the 23rd and 24th of October 2013.

The job fair was under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labor Dr. Nidal Al-Qatamin and was attended by the Advisor of His Excellency Mr. Musa Khalaf. The not-for-profit job fair is held as a CSR initiative of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative – Akhtaboot CSR arm.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot Announces 4th Job Fair

2013-10-08 / / 80 Comments

(Amman, Jordan)

Under the patronage of Jordan’s Minister of Labor, H.E. Dr. Nidal Al-Qatameen, Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce the launch of the 4th Akhtaboot Job Fair. This job fair is considered to be Jordan’s leading recruitment event that offers the perfect platform to link hiring companies with qualified professionals and job seekers. The 4th edition of Akhtaboot Job fair will take place on the 23rd and 24th of October 2013 at Amman Grand Hall, Al Hussein Youth City (Gate 1).

Building on last year’s success, the 4th Akhtaboot Job Fair is expected to be attended by over 15,000 job seekers with the participation of around 70 leading national and international companies covering a wide range of industries.... Read More ...

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Infographic: Assessing Employee Relationships in the Workplace within the MENA Region

2013-10-03 / / 46 Comments

83% of employees in the MENA region claim that having good relationships with their coworkers contributes to their performance at work. The way employees treat each other at work and the relationship they have with each other can have a direct effect on their job satisfaction, productivity and ultimately the company’s retention rates. Akhtaboot surveyed job seekers from all over the MENA region to assess the nature of the relationship between coworkers in terms of: work performance, teamwork and their behavior with one another in general.

Take a look at the infographic below for some interesting facts on Employee Relationships in the MENA region from Akhtaboot.... Read More ...

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Critical Team Members for an Effective Team

2013-09-29 / / 0 Comments

Building a team doesn’t mean putting a random bunch of people together to work on an assignment; it’s about having the right players in all the crucial positions. The importance of each team member varies with the type of work the team is working on, but each player is necessary. One of the key things a lot of organizations doesn’t seem to understand is that building a team isn’t about creating a team that works well with a boss whose job is to keep a hawk’s eye on them at all times, but rather creating teams that to almost no degree need a boss at all.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot Announces the Winner of its Twitter Competition 2013 #CompanyFix

2013-09-26 / / 0 Comments

Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce Mohammed Khlaifat as the winner of its twitter competition 2013 – #CompanyFix. The competition attracted hundreds of eager participants from all over the Middle East who shared their creative answers to the question, “If you were the owner of the previous company you worked for, what would you change?”

Mohammed Khlaifat was one of the 5 finalists whose creative tweets were posted on Akhtaboot website for people to ‘retweet’, and after receiving the highest number of retweets from members, friends and viewers, Mohammed was announced winner of #CompanyFix.

Ms. Rana Qubain, Community Manager and Social Media Strategist at Akhtaboot said:
“We are happy to announce the winner of Akhtaboot’s Twitter competition, “#CompanyFix”.... Read More ...

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How to Resign from Your Job in Style!

2013-09-05 / / 0 Comments

Many employees quit their jobs for a variety of reasons. But what seems to be interesting is that their approaches to declaring such news seem to be somewhat similar! While most employees leave without fully articulating the real reason for leaving; a number of employees can’t resist the urge of pointing fingers and backstabbing colleagues on their way out. Neither is a good way to end a working relationship, no matter what might have been the actual situation. Quitting is obviously the last resort in today’s highly competitive job market. But if you do decide to quit, how can you do it in a way that doesn’t burn your bridges?... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot to Power National Net Ventures’ Recruitment

2013-09-02 / / 69 Comments

Akhtaboot- the career network is proud to announce the launch of N2V’s Career Connect solution, “Powered by Akhtaboot”, which will provide N2V with their own fully integrated and branded jobs section with the ability to post unlimited job postings and receive job applications directly onto their careers section on their own website.

As part of Akhtaboot’s relentless efforts in providing world-class recruitment services to its clients, N2V will be able to make the most of their Career Connect solution with a single point of contact for all of their recruitment needs with a variety of CV filtration and organization tools, making the hiring process simple, efficient and as cost-effective as ever.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot to Power First Insurance Co.’s Recruitment

2013-09-01 / / 3,996 Comments

Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce the launch of First Insurance Co.’s Career Connect solution, “Powered by Akhtaboot”, which will provide First Insurance Co. with their own fully integrated and branded jobs section with the ability to post unlimited job postings and receive job applications directly onto their careers section on their own website.

As part of Akhtaboot’s relentless efforts in providing world-class recruitment services to its clients, First Insurance Co. will be able to make the most of their Career Connect solution with a single point of contact for all of their recruitment needs with a variety of CV filtration, and organization tools, making the hiring process simple, efficient and as cost-effective as ever.... Read More ...

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Overcoming Over-Preparation During Job Interviews

2013-09-01 / / 35 Comments

The importance of preparing for a job interview cannot be underestimated. However, being too prepared can sometimes work against you! During interviews, especially when it comes to sales-related positions, you want your true personality to shine to give the interviewer an insight on how you would act and behave with your boss, coworkers and clients in the different situations.

While being impolite, disrespectful or having the wrong answers will come in the way of your potential employment, it has been shown that being over-prepared and sounding too idealistic may also harm your chances during interviews. Over-preparation is an easy trap to fall into, particularly if you are keen on a job and want to give it your very best shot.... Read More ...

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