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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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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

2014-05-20 / / 0 Comments

Because your life begins at the end of your comfort zone

Most people tend to lean toward the familiar, the habit and the comfort zone. This is not a bad thing as it actually gives you a sense of emotional security with your decisions and minimizes risk and stress. It also protects you from taking on more work than you are able to handle. But when you start to notice that your comfort zone is keeping you from learning, and experiencing new things that are potentially good for you and your career, you need to figure out a way to break out of your safe place.... Read More ...

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Outdated Career Advice

2014-04-15 / / 1 Comment

Common career myths with a good dash of “career reality”

There are many career advice that have been circulating for decades. While some advice can actually be quite useful, some no longer apply to our modern age. These advice can range from what to include in your CV, how to act during an interview and how to go about your job search. People often stick to it throughout their entire careers, despite evidence that it no longer works or might actually be standing in the way of their career success. Akhtaboot is here to highlight some examples of outdated advice that you need to ignore in order to thrive in this new market.... Read More ...

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Encouraging Creative Ideas at Work

2014-03-20 / / 0 Comments

No matter what industry you work in, encouraging creativity at work is always a great way to improve work conditions and productivity. Whether it’s coming up with ideas and solutions that are original and worthwhile, or figuring out how to improve efficiency, creating an environment that encourages creative thinking can dramatically boost your employees’ productivity. While most employees like to think that they are creative, the fact is that we can all benefit from a boost to our creative flair. The good news is that creativity can be nurtured and developed. Akhtaboot is here to provide you with smart ways to adopt in the workplace to boost your employee’s innovation in their work.... Read More ...

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Akhtaboot Announces the Launch of its Twitter Campaign 2014 “#AskAkhtaboot”

2014-03-18 / / 330 Comments

Akhtaboot is pleased to announce the launch of its Twitter campaign #AskAkhtaboot – to begin this coming Sunday, March 23rd, 2014. All Akhtaboot followers on Twitter will have the chance to ask all their career, interview, workplace questions and Akhtaboot will provide them with an expert answer right away.

We are giving this opportunity to all our followers on Twitter as we felt that job seekers have many unanswered questions related to their jobs, careers, workplace and interviews. Followers can ask all their questions and get an immediate answer from Akhtaboot on Twitter. All that followers need to do is to follow the simple steps below:

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Encouraging your Employees to take Ownership of their Jobs

2014-02-25 / / 0 Comments

Empowering Your Employees to Own Their Work

Job ownership is an attitude of excellence, achievement and expertise, and having empowered people is crucial to the success of any company. But if you want your employees to live up to their full potential, it’s not enough that they do what you tell them to. Ideally, you want the members of your team to see that the goals they are pursuing belong to them. You want them to be fully responsible and accountable for their work. This is what ownership is all about. Owning a task means that regardless of how trivial or mundane the task, the employee will go above and being their job description to accomplish it.... Read More ...

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How to Avoid Playing Office Politics

2014-02-13 / / 0 Comments

But still win the game! 

Many professionals feel reluctant to take part in what they call “Office Politics”. They consider all non-work related interactions a waste of time and energy. They want disagreements settled through facts and by what’s right – not by whose friends with whom, who owes whom or who wants something from someone. They perceive all that as obvious manipulation. But if you want to move forward in your career, you need to step out of your comfort zone and recognize the many faces of office politics, even if you don’t want to participate in the game! Akhtaboot provides you with some guidelines that can help you exercise influence in political environments while staying away from playing the game.... Read More ...

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Ways for Managers to Limit Employee Mistakes

2014-02-04 / / 0 Comments

Confronting employees about unintentional mistakes or a task done wrong is never a fun or easy task. That’s why many managers tend to take a reactive approach to handling employee mistakes. They have been taught how to give feedback and deal with conflict through corrective actions such as verbal or written warnings, and sometimes, termination. As a result, they either perceive handling employee mistakes as a confrontational situation and an inevitable part of being a manager. This shouldn’t be the case as most mistakes can be avoided if the right precautions are taken in advance. Akhtaboot is here to the rescue with a number of tips to help you limit employee errors.... Read More ...

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Emotional Intelligence and Career Success

2013-12-19 / / 1 Comment

Why some people are more successful in work and life than others 

What makes some people move further and faster in work and life than others? Is it really all about IQ and hard work? Although IQ and work ethic are important, they are not a perfect predictor of work success. Those who usually stand out and get ahead at work likely possess emotional intelligence – a different kind of smart. It is about knowing yourself and your feelings so well that you are able to manage them effectively at any moment in any given situation. Emotional intelligence means having personal qualities such as empathy and emotional control.... Read More ...

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Leadership Success

2013-12-03 / / 387 Comments

 
The New Paradigm for Leadership Success 

Great leaders understand the fact that employees’ careers play an increasingly significant role in their self-fulfillment and self-expression. Leadership styles have evolved over time, with a clear shift from the bureaucratic and directive leadership style of the twentieth century to a more autonomous approach. Lines are becoming more and more blurred between personal and professional goals. The new leadership paradigm works through emotions. When leaders drive emotions positively, they bring out everyone’s best. The truth of the matter is that many businesses to this day still struggle with defining leadership at every level. Far too many people in managerial positions remain unwilling or unable to make the changes necessary to create a healthy, thriving enterprise capable of enduring.... 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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