Exploring your Career Opportunities

You may have fallen into the trap of thinking the sole point of work is to bring home enough money to live comfortably. While this is very important, it’s not the main aim of having a job. You need to love your job or else it will take a toll on your physical and mental health. You are more likely to be successful in a career that you feel passionate about.

1. Focus on the things you love to do; what have you dreamed of doing in the past? What do you naturally enjoy doing? Write down what comes to mind, no matter how questionable it might seem.

2. Network; tell everyone you know that you are looking for this specific job. Stay in touch with friends and contacts. Always follow up.

3. Be patient; remember that your search may take some time and you might have to go down a few different roads before finding the right career path.

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Akhtaboot as Online Recruitment Partner of the American University in Dubai Career Fair 2012

Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce its participation as the “Online Recruitment Partner” of the American University in Dubai (AUD) annual career fair “Act Now: AUD Careers Today” which took place on AUD campus in Dubai, on Tuesday the 20thof March, 2012.

The annual career fair hosted 57 major companies from varying fields, including Finance and Banking, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Recruitment, Engineering, Visual Communication, Graphic Design and Information Technology.

AUD students and alumni were able to interact with company representatives who assisted them in their career planning and professional development while exposing them to the demands and expectations of the UAE job market. Key personnel from participating companies also offered workshops for students on a range of career-related topics.

Ms. Stella Mandehou, Career Services Manager at AUD said:

“AUD Career Services had the pleasure to welcome for the first time Akhtaboot among its support sponsors at “ACT Now” 2012. Akhtaboot’s innovative online recruitment platform is an excellent tool for AUD students to get linked to the right career opportunity. We feel positive that this will be the start of a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship.”

Mais Gousous, VP of Marketing and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative Champion said:

“As part of Akhtaboot’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence as the leading recruitment solutions provider for the UAE job market, we are happy to take part in UAE’s top university career fair ACT NOW 2012 which is a true fulfillment to the mission of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative in ensuring a sustainable growth in employment opportunities in the UAE. We are trulyimpressed with the commitment of the American University in Dubai in bridging the gap between academia and employment”.

“ACT Now” has continuously been successful in facilitating the development of relationships between the AUD student community and employers in order to meet the dynamic needs of today’s marketplace.

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Akhtaboot Participates in College of Business Career Fair 2012

College of Business Administration held its seventh annual career fair which was attended by a group of leading companies in many different fields. Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce its participate in the fair offering many job vacancies targeting Saudi women. The career fair was held on CBA Campus in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 19th and 20th of March 2012.

The 2-day event was inaugurated and held under the patronage of the Deputy Governor of Makkah Province Dr. Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah Al-Khudairi, and provided university students and prospect employees with the opportunity to meet potential employers in a professional environment. Career-related seminars were also held during the fair with numerous noteworthy speakers under the theme of “Corporate Social Responsibility”.

Ms. Fayzeh Alabbasi, Career Center Director at CBA, said:

“We are very happy and proud that we have been successful in organizing this job fair which is considered Jeddah’s top career event with the participation of over 40 leading companies. Participants have described the outcome of 2012 job fair as the best in the past 6 years.”

Mais Gousous, VP of Marketing at Akhtaboot said:

“We are proud to take part in Jeddah’s top female career fair event with a mission that goes in line with the goals of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative in undertaking the unemployment problem in Saudi Arabia by helping link the right person to the right career opportunity.”

With an ongoing dedication to employing talented, young Saudis, Akhtaboot is strongly committed to maintaining an ongoing presence in the region’s educational institutions and career events in the Middle East through Akhtaboot Cares Initiative - Akhtaboot’s CSR Arm.

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How to keep your boss happy?

Having a smooth and successful relationship with your boss is key to success at work and to help you climb the corporate ladder. Akhtaboot is here with some work behaviors that will keep your boss happy and help maintain a good fit on your boss’s time:

1. Find out what is important to your boss and make it important to you. Prioritize your tasks according to your boss's agenda.

2. Discuss your boss's work opinions and decisions, more often than not, and respect final decisions without compromising your own values.

3. Respect your boss's time and privacy; do not stand at his or her desk chattering away when you can clearly see they are busy. Catch him at another time when they’re free and in a good mood for a work-related chat.

4. Make your boss look good; finish tasks on time, dress professionally and maintain good manners with your clients and customers.

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Akhtaboot to Power Olympic Group’s Recruitment in Egypt

Akhtaboot - the career network is proud to announce the launch of Olympic Group’s Career Connect solution, “Powered by Akhtaboot”, which will provide Olympic Group 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, Olympic Group 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.

Shaimaa Fathy, Corporate Recruitment Manager at Olympic Group said:

“Our Human Resources team at Olympic Group is truly delighted and impressed with Akhtaboot’s Career Connect service. Our wonderful relationship we have shared with Akhtaboot as a recruitment solutions provider over the past few years has been both rewarding and impressive. With the Career Connect solution, we are looking forward to building on our successful partnership with this user-friendly recruitment hub that will help us find the right people to add to our existing human capital.”

With Career Connect, Akhtaboot goes beyond helping companies simply find the right candidates; it actually provides companies with a one-stop recruitment gateway that is specifically designed to cater to the employment needs of companies.

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How to Handle a Bad Boss, With No Injuries

At one point or another, you will have a bad boss. Here are some tips to help you cope.

1. Document your work – Keep track of your accomplishments and present them whenever needed.

2. Be clear about performance measures – Having unclear measurement standards makes it easier for your boss to rate you poorly. Having objective and clear standards will do you good when evaluated.

3. Keep your network active – Maintain your connections with other people in your company, or even outside your company. If you decide you want to part ways with your boss you will have other job options.

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Qualities Found in Outstanding Employees

Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers. Here's what makes a great employee Remarkable.

1. Remarkable employees know without being told there's a problem and jump in without being asked; even if it's not their job.

2. Outstanding employees have no problem in praising other coworkers in public when they do a good job.

3. Extraordinary employees keep their private life private.

4. They are self-motivated, hard workers and ethical.

After reading the tips, do you think you are an Outstanding Employee?

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Akhtaboot Cares Initiative Partners with Middlesex University Dubai

Akhtaboot - the career network is proud to announce the launch of Middlesex University Dubai Microsite Solution, a revolutionary service provided and powered by “Akhtaboot Cares Initiative” – Akhtaboot’s CSR arm, and targeted towards universities and educational institutions all over the Gulf and MENA region. Akhtaboot Microsite Solution features Akhtaboot job content in a fully integrated and branded jobs section displayed directly onto the university’s careers section on the university website.

Middlesex University Dubai website students and job seekers will be able to benefit from the full features of Akhtaboot directly on Middlesex University website through the fully branded Microsite link mdx.akhtaboot.com by creating a free account and uploading their CVs in a matter of minutes.

Mais Gousous, VP of Marketing and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative Champion said:

“We are truly impressed with the commitment of Middlesex University in bridging the gap between academia and employment. Our partnership with this educational institution is a true fulfillment to the mission of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative by ensuring that the UAE has a sustainable growth in employment opportunities and helping match the right person to the right career opportunity. We are extremely honored to partner with one of the fastest growing and reputable universities in the Gulf region.”

Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London, offering 33 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of areas including social science, arts, education, business, and IT. The Dubai campus is celebrating its seventh year in Dubai which currently enrolls over 2100 students and has more than 1500 graduates. It is also worth mentioning that Akhtaboot will also be participating in Middlesex University Dubai annual career day taking place in March 15th, 2012 at the university campus in Knowledge Village, Dubai.

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