Sunday, August 18, 2013


In its efforts to reward its loyal followers on Twitter, Akhtaboot - the career network announces the launch of its twitter competition 2013 – #CompanyFix – to begin today Sunday, August 18th, 2013.

Participants can compete by tweeting their most creative answers to the question “If you were the owner of the previous company you worked for, what would you change?” within a period of 2 weeks (18/08/2013 - 31/08/2013). After this period, the 5 most creative answers will be chosen by Akhtaboot’s competition committee and placed on akhtaboot.com for people to retweet within 2 weeks (08/09/2013 - 21/09/2013). The answer that gets the highest number of retweets wins a “Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus” mobile phone.

Conditions for participating in the competition:
  1. Participants should first follow @akhtaboot page on Twitter.
  2. Answer with 1 creative tweet to the question “If you were the owner of the previous company you worked for, what would you change?”; make sure you include @akhtaboot and #CompanyFix in your tweet.
  3. The top 5 most creative answers will be chosen by the Akhtaboot’s competition committee. The answers will be announced and added to akhtaboot.com for people to RETWEET.
  4. The answer that gets the highest number of RETWEETS wins a “Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus” mobile phone.  


    Tuesday, August 13, 2013




    What is a dream job? Do you know someone who actually has a dream job? Is there really such a thing as a dream job? Great jobs usually develop out of hard work and dedication, not just dreams. This is not to say that you can't create or find a great job. It all depends on your personality, desires and dedication.

    So how can you identify the dream job that suits YOU? Start by identifying who you are as a person, what your natural talents are, what your personal values are and then get into a job where you get to apply your talents on a day to day basis and where your personal values go hand in hand with the company you work for. In other words: you have an opportunity to do your very best every day and you look forward to coming to work on a daily basis.

    Always remember:
    1. There is only one job that would fit you - you may have many options but you can't do them all.
    2. Your dream job might not exist out there - you may have to invent it.
    3. Change is the only constant - your priorities and talents may change over time.
    4. A dream job is one that you'll do even if you're not paid for it.

    Written by:
    Fadi Alaeddin
    Country Manager - UAE at Akhtaboot - the career network



      Your holiday is over and now you've got that back-to-work feeling we all dread. No one likes to go back to work, deadlines, presentations, and etc. after a long, relaxing holiday. Time to try Akhtaboot’s simple tips on how to beat the back-to-work blues!



      Tuesday, August 6, 2013


      Find out which type of career best suits your personality.

      Many people choose their career paths for all the wrong reasons; they could be influenced by their parents, or they could be passing time until they figure out what they really want to do but end up in the same job for tens of years. When it comes to identifying a suitable life partner, we all look for someone with compatible personality traits. You should do the same thing when choosing your career. It’s a known fact that your personality type may be better suited for one career path over another and more often than not, if you choose a career that doesn't suit your character you become confused, unhappy and will end up switching jobs. Allow Akhtaboot to help you dig deep inside yourself to help you identify what you’ll be good at based on your personality type, instead of choosing a career based on what you think you should do.

      Identifying your Interests

      Your personal interests have already influenced many of the choices you made in life: your choice of university degree, the things you like to do in your spare time and the holidays. Your interest may also have been responsible for many of the friends you have made and helped you to develop your personal skills. The same personal interests are likely to have a similar influence on your career. For some people, an interest is of such importance in their life that it is the main influence on their career choice. Identifying the activities you enjoy doing and like to spend most of your time on can help you make a wise and fulfilling career choice.

      Identifying your Skills

      We all have skills that can be valuable in our work role. Without ever having had a job, or any related training, you are qualified to perform many jobs. Skills that are gained from voluntary work, personal hobbies, education, or any other life experiences are just as important as those skills gained from work experiences. Does owning a blog have anything to do with work? Well, almost all companies need people who write frequently, stay in touch with the media, and can produce original, creative content on the spot. Having a blog is a great way to sharpen your writing skills. Once you start identifying the skills you have, your areas of strength, your areas for growth, you can form an idea on the job type that suits your career ambitions.

      Identifying your Personal Values

      We all have several values that are important to us. In order to discover your own personal values, you must first understand who you are and what you’re bringing to your workplace. Start by asking yourself the following questions: What do you stand for? What do you believe in? What is important to you? It might take you some time to figure out the right answers for you, however doing so will definitely help you figure out what your core values are. There’s something about actually writing down your values that makes you more committed to try to follow them when pursuing a career.

      Identifying your Personality


      Research shows that if your personality type matches your job you will achieve greater job satisfaction and career success. Those who succeed in finding a job that is compatible with their personality are usually highly motivated and energized by their jobs. They are eager to get to work because their career lets them take advantage of the natural preferences and strengths of their personality. A good way to determine your career personality type is to take a psychometric test such as MBTI (Myers-Briggs©) which analyzes a candidate’s personality in a career context. You can find out more about your personality with the MBTI on Akhtaboot.com for free.

      Tuesday, July 30, 2013


      Being disorganized can impact both the quality and efficiency of your work. This doesn’t mean that you should turn yourself into a neat freak; however, being organized and well-prepared can definitely work for you. Akhtaboot is here to the rescue with a number of organizational tips that will help you reach your long-term goals at work and simplify your workdays.




      Monday, July 29, 2013




      What is it & how to achieve it?

      In psychology, maturity is defined by the person’s ability to react to the environment in a learned manner, rather than instinctively. Maturity has nothing to do with age; it’s all about knowing the right time and place to behave in a certain manner, and according to the culture one lives in. Just as it is the case in life, success at work depends on a lot of factors. Some think it’s all about luck or fate, but for the majority of us it all comes down to our ability to demonstrate professional maturity no matter what might be your position or career level.

      Since employers constantly observe their employees’ behaviors, displaying professional maturity can only work in your favor. Since this is easier said than done, what exactly do you need to do become professionally mature?

      Professional maturity in short, is related specifically to how an employee acts, reacts and behaves in the workplace. Professionally mature employees are able to control their personal feelings when it comes to work related issues. For example, if they make a mistake, they accept responsibility for it. They don’t shift the blame to others or give excuses. Some examples on the obstacles that can stand in the way of your own professional maturity are: gossiping, backstabbing and negative office politics. It is strongly advised to stay away from such behaviors, even if you don’t have anything nice to say about the people you work with!

      Key elements that will help you reach professional maturity are time management skills and excellence in performance; you should always respect deadlines and complete your tasks on time as it shows the high sense of urgency that you possess towards your job. Moreover, you have to respect authority and believe in the greater good of your company. This means that when the final decision is made, even if it’s not in line with your personal preferences, you should follow through.

      In conclusion, professional maturity is all about your ability to separate emotional feelings from the issues. It’s also about preventing the temptation of instant self-gratification from interfering with your quest for long term career success.


      Written by:
      Tala Al Qudah
      HR Specialist at Akhtaboot - the career network 

      Tuesday, July 23, 2013



      Is it possible that you are somehow sabotaging your own career success without you even noticing? If your job isn’t going as well as you’d hoped, you may be unintentionally doing something that is holding you back from achieving your career ambitions. Akhtaboot is here to shed light on the less obvious things that you might be doing that are unintentionally hurting your career.


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