Better Workplace Communications

Most of us think that communication is mostly done through words. This is not actually the case as body language including your movements, eyes and even hands say things more louder than your mouth. The ability to communicate with clarity and effectiveness is an imperative skill for organizational leaders. Akhtaboot provides you with some important ways to make your communications at work more effective.

1. Provide clear and complete information; make sure that you pass information correctly and accurately to avoid work redo.

2. Always be honest; never lie about anything as most lies are eventually revealed.

3. Listen actively; listening is an important skill that is rarely done well.

4. Be respectful; this means using the other person’s name, looking them in the eye, and nodding to show that you understand what they are saying.

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How to Manage Your Manager

A good relationship with one’s manager is essential. When implemented effectively, the result is a win-win situation for both parties, as well as the company for whom they work. Boss management can stimulate better performance; improve your working life, job satisfaction and workload. Give your boss a hand and reap the rewards. Akhtaboot reveals some tips to manage up for an effective boss relationship:

1. Hold off any immediate reaction. Negativity can be perceived as rudeness, and an overly positive response may set unrealistic expectations.

2. Don’t let your emotions get in the way. Always state facts and numbers and be realistic.

3. Don’t just approach your manager with problems; approach him with solutions as well.

4. Do not assume your manager knows as much as you do, but assume he/she can understand; so educate them.

And always remember, managers are employees too.

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Bad Tech Etiquette to Avoid at Work

Technology has simplified communications for most businesses, but the increased use of conference calls, video conferencing, and instant messaging has created a new list of off-putting behaviors that could put your business in an awkward situation. Akhtaboot provides you with some tips on how to use workplace technology the smart way!

1. Instant messaging works best for quick questions and updates not for long distracting conversations. Keep your chats short.

2. Avoid bright, flashy, patterned clothing when using Video Conferencing. Play it safe, wear neutral tones in solid patterns. Treat video conferences as face to face meetings.

3. Refrain from having side conversations while on the phone. Mute your phone if you have to multi-task while on a call or better yet, try not to multitask while talking to clients.

4. Make sure you have an ‘appropriate’ online presence on all your social media channels such as Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn, as your personal image reflects your company’s.

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Akhtaboot Participates in KFUPM’s 29th Career Fair

Akhtaboot - the career network is proud to pronounce its participation in the largest university career fair in Saudi Arabia, held by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran. The 29th KFUPM career fair was inaugurated by Prince Jalawi bin Abdul Aziz bin Musaed, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, and welcomed both students and the public during the period from 6th of May until the 9th of May, 2012.

Around 120 government and private companies and agencies participated in the event, with Akhtaboot handling the CV clinic, which provided students and graduates to be with personalized, one-to-one feedback on their CVs, highlighting the areas that need to be tackled in order to prepare for the needs of today’s job market.

Several companies and organizations from the GCC states were also invited to attend this year’s event, which coincides with the university’s 50th anniversary. The fair is aimed at providing talented young college students and graduates with the necessary skills to help them become more employable in today’s competitive job market with the opportunity to find their dream job.

It is worth mentioning that Akhtaboot has recently provided KFUPM with Akhtaboot Microsite Solution as part of AKhtaboot Cares Initiative - Akhtaboot's CSR Arm.

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