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Returning to Employment After Your Startup Fails

Attempting to establish your own startup is a risky gamble that certainly demands much of your time and effort, and offers no guarantees for success. While many don’t mind taking a shot in the dark, most people are incapable of contending with the repercussions of failure that may follow. The painful truth is that witnessing the failure of your startup can be psychologically devastating and can take a toll on your financial resources. However, although it might feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, bouncing back from such a failure is a very possible, yet quite challenging endeavor. It involves not only replenishing your emotional stamina but also working on arming yourself with the skills you acquired from this experience and transferring them into your desired employment field.... Read More ...

أمور عليك تجنبها في وظيفتك الأولى

هل تشعر بالقلق بسبب التحديات التي ستواجهك في وظيفتك الأولى؟ من الطبيعي أن ينتابك هذا الشعور في البداية تمامًا كيومك الأول في مدرسة جديدة، حيث تحتاج لبعض الوقت للاعتياد على البيئة الجديدة، ومن الطبيعي أن ترغب بإعطاء انطباع جيد تجاهك. إذن ما هي الطريقة السليمة للبدء؟ وما هي الأمور التي يجب عليك تجنب القيام بها في وظيفتك الأولى؟ أخطبوط يعرض عليك بعض الأمور التي ينبغي عليك تجنبها:
الامتناع عن طلب المساعدة!
تشعر في بعض الأوقات بعدم الارتياح عند طلب المساعدة من الآخرين، حيث لا تريد إظهار عدم معرفتك بكيفية إتمام مهمة معيّنة أو إظهار حاجتك للمساعدة، ومن الطبيعي أن ترغب بإظهار ثقتك بنفسك ومقدرتك على إتمام مهامك في العمل لاسيما في وظيفتك الأولى.... Read More ...

YouTube-ing as a Career: How to Start

 

Everything is available on YouTube, from funny pet videos, to advice on how to ace your job interview! With no doubt, it’s one of the world’s top websites with enormous content! Before we go further on how you can use YouTube to build a career in the video industry, here are some quick facts about the website:

YouTube Started in 2005, now it’s the second most visited website in the world!
There are 1.3 BILLION people using YouTube!
Around 300 hours of video are posted on YouTube each minute!
Around 5 BILLION videos are watched on it every day!

With that being said, it’s clear why many people turn to YouTube to achieve fame and profit!... Read More ...

Computer and Internet Skills you Can’t Go Without

Advance your career with the most in demand computer skills in the job market.

No matter what type of job you have, you’re likely to use a computer. Whether you work from an office or from home, sharpening your computer skills can be a valuable addition to your personal portfolio and can increase your work efficiency by allowing you to finish tasks faster and smarter.

Owning a computer doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re tech-savvy; there are actually a number of skills that you need to master if you want to advance your career. If you already possess these skills, make sure that you help others in your team.... Read More ...

What Hiring Managers Would Like to See in an Applicant’s CV

Hiring managers were asked about the things they prefer to see in an applicant’s CV. The answers were no surprise; however, many applicants to this day aren’t aware of these things.

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How Social Media Can Impact your Career Prospects

You might think that your personal and professional lives don’t mix, but this is not completely true. Did you know that hiring managers actually Google your name to see how you behave on Social Media platforms? If you are currently employed or looking for a job, you need to make sure that your online brand is professional and paints you in a good light. So what are the mistakes that you can do on Social Media that can cost you your current or potential job? Akhtaboot sheds the light on a number of behaviors job seekers do on Social Media and could negatively affect their career prospects.... Read More ...

Starting a New Job? Here’s What Not to Do

Your first day on any new job is always tough, and trying to fit into an unfamiliar culture can be overwhelming.  Most of your first days will be spent observing the dynamics and the unspoken rules of the office. You might feel like you have to prove yourself worthy of the job, that’s why you need to get things right or you can risk making a bad first impression. Akhtaboot is here to highlight the most common rookie mistakes you need avoid when starting a new position.

Being Too Critical

If you’re a critical person by nature, you must try to control your urge to criticize before it ruins your prospects at the new job.... Read More ...

Boosting your Confidence at Work

Self-confidence plays a crucial role in many aspects of our lives. The lack of it can obviously stand in the way of your career success. If you usually come across as nervous, hesitant, and overly apologetic, chances are you’ll miss out on so many opportunities at work. On the other hand, if you have the ability to convey your thoughts and opinions in a persuasive way, you will pave your own way to success. The good news is that you can boost your confidence and build on it. Akhtaboot provides you with some confidence-boosting tips to help strengthen your personal brand and boost your morale at work.... Read More ...

مُقابلة: مقوّمات النجاح مع سعادة السيد كريم قعوار

التقت أخطبوط الشبكة الوظيفية مع السيد كريم قعوار، السفير الأردني السابق في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية والمكسيك، ورئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة قعوار للتحدث عن رأيه في سوق العمل الأردني وكيف ساهم منصبه كسفير في تشكيل رؤيته لتطوير الاقتصاد الأردني. ‎
أخبرنا قليلاً عن يومك المعتاد؟

أحِبُ الاستيقاظ باكراً، وأبدأ يومي بفطور صحّي. كوني أدير عدّة أعمال، فإنّ يومي المعتاد يتضمّن الكثير من الاجتماعات. أجتمع بكل رئيس تنفيذي وفريقه على حدىً لأطّلع منهم على آخر المعلومات حول أحدث التطوّرات وأزودهم بما يحتاجونه من الدعم،.فهم في نهاية المطاف من يسيِّرون الأعمال.
هل تتذكّر أوّل وظيفة شغلتها؟ ما كان منصبك؟
أسّست شركتي الأولى في العشرين من عمري حيث شغلت منصب الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة ’أيدِيَل دايمنشنز‘ – أوّل شركة توزيِع لمنتجات ’آبل‘ في الأردن.... Read More ...

Creating the Best Workplace

When describing the perfect company often look at external factors such as the size of the company, the job description and the compensation package. But we underestimate the importance of evaluating the actual workplace. Instead we should assess the company based on how it nurtures individual differences and most importantly fosters amicable relationships amongst all employees. At the end of the day, the workplace becomes your second home, and that’s why it is imperative to feel that you are accepted and in harmony with the company’s dynamics. Akhtaboot highlights the different aspects that will allow an organization to create the most productive and rewarding working environment.... Read More ...

Career Suicide Mistakes

There’s plenty of advice out there on how to increase self-productivity, climb the corporate ladder, and succeed. But a few articles talk about the top career mistakes that you might not be aware of doing that certainly sabotages your professional career. Since finding your dream job is a lifelong journey, avoiding career mistakes is important to your career success. You should always be aware that you can easily destroy your career if you make them. Akhtaboot is here to highlight the top career suicide mistakes that can destoy your career and stand in the way of your future job prospects.

Mistake #1: Letting Your Work Speak for Itself

When it comes to building a successful career, hard work is the answer.... Read More ...

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