Akhtaboot and TAG Knowledge Host a Successful Job Fair with over 8,000 Visitors

Akhtaboot - the career network in partnership with Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Society hosted their first job fair at TAG Knowledge Center in Amman, Jordan to help connect employers with individuals looking for jobs. In total, the event drew 8,000 job seekers and 35 top regional and local employers looking to fill positions within their organizations.

The not-for-profit Job Fair was held as a CSR initiative of TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative under the Patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Jordan, Mr. Samir Al Rifai, deputized by HE Mr. Samir Murad Minister of Labor who said at the opening: "The Ministry always supports the various initiatives aimed at providing job opportunities for job seekers in accordance with the royal directives in granting a decent life and appropriate work environment for the Jordanians."

The Minister stressed that the government believes that finding job opportunities for the unemployed, empowering the youth and the development of human resources are top priorities.

"Such job fairs are considered a good chance for job seekers and employers to communicate. Not to forget that the effort to decrease unemployment percentage can’t be achieved but with the cooperation of the various parties and the private sector,” Murad concluded.

From his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his satisfaction with the joint efforts exerted by TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot that led to the success of the job fair: "I believe that this venue is a real chance for all those who look for work opportunities to communicate with the pioneering companies that are participating in the Fair" he said.

"The Fair also creates and enhances students' network that facilitates the circulation of information between those who attended the Fair and others who couldn’t" he added.

The Job Fair was describes by both job seekers and companies as well-organized, informative and truly helpful in linking eager job seekers with companies that are looking to hire candidates of all career levels. The event also provided career related workshops on CV Writing, Interview Skills and Successful Job Search Strategies.

Mr. Espeero Salman, Administrator HR at the Consolidated Contractors Company said:" Thank you for inviting us to your first job fair; it was perfect and well organized as expected from your professional team. I wish you the best of luck and we are looking forward to participating in your second job fair."

The job fair sponsored by LG, Umniah, AlGhad newspaper and The Online Project ran October 19th and 20th from 10 am till 7 pm at TAG-Knowledge Headquarters.

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Akhtaboot and TAG-Knowledge Promise a Unique Career Opportunity at 1st Job Fair

Under the Patronage of H.E. Mr. Samir Al Rifai, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the first job fair organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) and Akhtaboot (http://www.akhtaboot.com) kicks off October 19 at TAG-Knowledge headquarters opposite the University of Jordan.

Set for October 19-20th, the job fair promises a unique experience for job seekers who are looking for a "genuine" opportunity to find a job and start their career.

"There is a definite demand right now for new ways to research and secure genuine job opportunities as well as gain leading industry insight on career tips and advice,"

TAG-Knowledge Executive Director Mr. Tareq Hammad said:

"Our goal is to create an environment that offers face-to-face networking opportunities with reputable companies that are currently hiring in the local market. The job fair is a great opportunity to look for a job or maybe a better job in various fields and industries," he added.

Meanwhile, the Co-founder of Akhtaboot (http://www.akhtaboot.com) Eng. Yousef Shamoun said:

"The Akhtaboot - TAG job fair will bring together both employers of choice and qualified job seekers from across Jordan. Employers will get the chance to physically interact with potential hires and conduct on the spot interviews, considerably improving their recruitment cycles. Job seekers, on the other hand, will also benefit from one of the largest gatherings of top notch companies, as well as career related workshops conducted periodically during the job fair.”

The easy-to-navigate floor plan at TAG-Knowledge just opposite the University of Jordan will feature pavilions dedicated to recruiting, career services, youth employment, education and training and entrepreneurship.

Attendees will also benefit from the various lectures provided by professional staff of both Akhtaboot and TAG-Knowledge which will cover skills of writing a resume, how to sit for a job interview and strategies adopted in finding a job in addition to others.

The job fair runs October 19th and 20th from 10 am till 7 pm at TAG-Knowledge Headquarters.

About TAG-Knowledge

TAG-Knowledge is the latest initiative taken by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), the Arab organization for global professional services and the regional professional leader with 73 offices in 29 countries & over 2000 professionals.

About Akhtaboot Cares Initiative

The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative (ACI) is a comprehensive CSR program that was developed through partnerships with a number of second parties and educational institutions in the Middle East and GCC region. Through the ACI Akhtaboot maintains an ongoing presence in the region’s educational institutions and career-related events by developing and executing specific training programs that are tailor-made to educate graduates-to-be and job seekers on how to approach the job market and to smoothen their transition into the professional world.

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Akhtaboot's Latest Video: " Shukran Akhtaboot"

Check out Akhtaboot's latest Video "Shukran Akhtaboot - شكرا أخطبوط" featuring the Akhtaboot Team as well as real life testimonials from some of our loyal users.

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Akhtaboot Signs a Partnership Agreement with the German Jordanian University

Akhtaboot - the career network and the German Jordanian University (GJU) have signed a partnership agreement on the 16th of August, 2010 on GJU campus. The agreement focuses on strengthening the relationship between Akhtaboot and the German Jordanian University through providing GJU students with Akhtaboot career-related services as part of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative, Akhtaboot’s corporate social responsibility arm.

The agreement aims at enhancing and refining the skills of GJU students and graduates-to-be through equipping them with all the necessary career-related tools and knowledge to prepare them for any challenges that might face them when approaching the job market. Akhtaboot will give university students the chance to regularly stay in touch with professional career consultants who will be available through a dedicated office at the University campus to give advice to students on the best way of writing an attractive CV and successful interview strategies. Additionally, Akhtaboot will be providing GJU students with lectures on how to approach the employment market with complete confidence.

Akhtaboot will also provide GJU with the Microsite Solution which features a fully integrated job board, branded with the University logo and content with highly targeted jobs powered by “The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative”, Akhtaboot’s CSR arm. German Jordanian University job seekers and site visitors will be able to benefit from the full features of http://www.akhtaboot.com directly on GJU website www.gju.edu.jo.

Yousef Shamoun, co-founder of Akhtaboot and Head of the Akhtaboot Cares Initiative said:

“Stemming from our continuous devotion to build relationships with top universities in Jordan and the Middle East. We are truly proud to partner with the German Jordanian University and provide its highly qualified graduates and students with our consulting services to be well prepared to face the job market. The German Jordanian University is known for its reputation as a center of academic excellence providing its students with an outstanding faculty, advanced technological resources and state-of-the-art facilities.”

The President of the German Jordanian University, Professor Labeeb Khadrah added:

“This partnership between the German Jordanian University and Akhtaboot delivers on our promise to offer our students the knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to plan their future careers. I’m very pleased with Akhtaboot’s honest concern and ongoing devotion to serve both job seekers and the business community through providing the German Jordanian University students, graduates and job seekers with Akhtaboot’s professional consultancy and user-friendly job search tools directly on the University website.”

About Akhtaboot Cares Initiative:

The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative (ACI) is a comprehensive CSR program that was developed through partnerships with a number of second parties and educational institutions in the Middle East and GCC region. Through the ACI Akhtaboot maintains an ongoing presence in the -related events by developing and executing specific training programs that are tailor-made to educate graduates-to-be and job seekers on how to approach the job market and to smoothen their transition into the professional world.

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Akhtaboot-TAG Knowledge First Job Fair – 19th and 20th of October 2010

Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Jordan, Mr. Samir Al Rifai, Akhtaboot and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) are proud to invite you to take part in Akhtaboot-TAG Knowledge 1st job Fair to be held at TAG-Knowledge Society October 19th and 20th, 2010.

The not-for-profit Job Fair is held as a CSR initiative of TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot Cares Initiative and any proceeds resulting from any Job Fair organized in the future will be used to fund Akhtaboot and TAG Knowledge CSR Programs.

Recognizing a need to bridge the unemployment gap all over the Middle East job market, the Job Fair is to be held at TAG-Knowledge Headquarters in Amman, Jordan with the participation of a number of leading Jordanian companies and educational institutions covering different industries. The Career Fair will feature a two day exhibition style job fair including Career-related courses running all days long.

About the Venue:

Located in the heart of the University Street, TAG-Knowledge Society is a world-class venue which aims to support the Arab youth community in building their professional capacities, reshaping their skills, and upgrading their qualifications through state of the art information technology tools and customized knowledge facilities in order to ensure opportunity and equality with their international peers and to benefit from the wide experience TAG-Org has gained.

About the Akhtaboot Cares Initiative:

The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative (ACI) is a comprehensive CSR program that was developed through partnerships with a number of second parties and educational institutions in the Middle East and GCC region. Through the ACI Akhtaboot maintains an ongoing presence in the region’s educational institutions and career-related events by developing and executing specific training programs that are tailor-made to educate graduates-to-be and job seekers on how to approach the job market and to smoothen their transition into the professional world.

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Akhtaboot Signs Microsite Agreement with Al-Zaytoonah University

In yet another step towards the betterment of the Middle East job market, Akhtaboot - the career network (http://www.akhtaboot.com) singed a Microsite agreement with Al-Zaytoonah University on August 2, 2010 at Al-Zaytoonah University campus in Amman, Jordan.

The purpose of this partnership is geared towards providing Al-Zaytoonah University with Akhtaboot’s Microsite Solution, free of charge, as part of the Akhtaboot Cares Initiative, Akhtaboot’s CSR arm.



Akhtaboot’s Microsite solution features a fully integrated job board, branded with the University logo and content with highly targeted jobs powered by “The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative”. Al-Zaytoonah University job seekers and site visitors will be able to benefit from the full features of http://www.akhtaboot.com directly on the university website www.alzaytoonah.edu.jo.



Yousef Shamoun, co-founder of Akhtaboot and head of the Akhtaboot Cares Initiative said:

“Recognizing the importance of building working partnerships with top universities in Jordan and the Middle East, Akhtaboot’s Microsite Solution will serve as a one-stop professional recruitment solution targeting Al-Zaytoonah University highly qualified graduates and students visiting the university website. We have always been very keen to strengthen our relationship with such a reputable University and we are looking forward to build upon their collective strengths to provide job opportunities to their students, graduates and graduates-to-be.”

Vice-President of Al-Zaytoonah University, Professor Rushdi Al-Hassan, said:

“I’m very pleased with Akhtaboot’s honest concern and ongoing devotion to serve both job seekers and the business community through providing Al-Zaytoonah University students, graduates and job seekers with Akhtaboot’s user-friendly job search tools directly on Al-Zaytoonah University website. The enthusiasm and dedication of the Akhtaboot team to simplify the job search process for all concerned parties is truly impressive and we are looking forward to maintain a successful relationship with them.”

Akhtaboot – Al-Zaytoonah University Microsite solution represents a stepping stone towards spreading the word about Akhtaboot jobs out into the larger community, particularly aiming to reach university students, Graduates and Job seekers who are browsing university websites looking for jobs.



About Akhtaboot Cares Initiative:



The Akhtaboot Cares Initiative (ACI) is a comprehensive CSR program that was developed through partnerships with a number of second parties and educational institutions in the Middle East and GCC region. Through the ACI Akhtaboot maintains an ongoing presence in the -related events by developing and executing specific training programs that are tailor-made to educate graduates-to-be and job seekers on how to approach the job market and to smoothen their transition into the professional world.

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Professionalism is for Everyone!

Akhtaboot presents to you 5 keys to being a true professional.

We hear the words professionalism and business professionals every so often in our daily working lives. But only few people understand what really constitutes a true professional. To the surprise of many, it might actually be more than putting on a neat suit and managing an agenda. It actually takes people a lot of effort and work to gain the privilege of this title.

Almost all true professionals have an aura that sets them apart from the norm and gives them a killer edge over their peers within the same field. The good news for those who are just about to start their careers is that professionalism is the outcome of your attitude accompanied with your prolonged practical experience. This is a clear indication that the “born not made” myth is finally surrendering to a more rational approach. Those who were not lucky to inherent the qualities of a true professional in their DNA, can work on their on-the-job skills to start their journey towards being true professionals.

Maintain a Professional Appearance

Business professionals always take care of their appearance when it comes to dress code and grooming. They fully understand the impact their dress code has on the level of credibility and integrity perceived by clients and coworkers. Professional appearance will not only help you gain the confidence and the ability to influence others positively but will also put you in the right state of mind. The reason is that your appearance and the way you feel about yourself go hand in hand as the way you dress reflects your identity. If you don’t take the time to maintain a professional appearance at all times, you will be presenting the image of not being able to perform adequately on the job.

Be your Own Boss

Professionals take their work seriously, they have an ongoing need to learn and improve. They always go the extra mile to deliver a really world-class job even with minimal or no supervision at all. One of the essential traits of a professional is the ability to work un-bossed. This is a common challenge for many of us. A professional is always self-motivated and self-driven without the need for someone breathing over his neck for consistent improvement. This doesn’t mean that you should ignore your boss and work solo; a true professional always shows respect to those in authority and welcomes accountability.

Sustain a Positive Attitude and Work Relationships

Professionals always maintain a positive attitude at work. They always perceive problems and challenges as opportunities rather than a burden to be swept under the carpet. They tend to approach problems confidently and optimistically and they never let indecisiveness or fear of failure get in the way of their career development and personal growth. They do the best they can with what they have and they take pride in the results. When it comes to work relationships true professionals always maintain a high level of respect for oneself and others. They treat the secretaries, receptionists, janitors and all those who make the company run with the same recognition, respect and courtesy as they would their boss.

It’s all about Integrity

The most important aspect to being a real professional is integrity. Maintaining confidentiality is integrity. Owning up to your own mistakes is integrity. Appropriately using company resources is integrity. In general, most employees prefer shortcuts when it comes to deadlines, quality of work, or taking the extra mile. The thing about being a professional is to avoid shortcuts and to keep away from any kind of corruption or deception that might affect the business integrity, goodwill or competence. As a matter of fact, the true test of professionalism comes when temptation is upon you and yet you do not stray.

Master the Art of Business Communications

A true professional is always polite, considerate and classy when communicating with clients, coworkers and people in general. As perception is reality in the business world; rudeness on the phone, in person or in social events implies lack of professionalism. Another key aspect of business communication is to answer your calls and emails properly and promptly. Nothing sends a louder message of lack of interest, disrespect and rudeness than unreturned calls or unanswered messages. A true professional perceives every caller as a business opportunity not an interruption as they could hide potential opportunities. You never know when you might meet that caller who might be a great business prospect or even a future employer.

While job knowledge and target achievement are essential aspect of an over-achiever at work, being a professional is all about choices. Choosing to spend your time gossiping with coworkers, chatting online with friends or calling your parents on you company cell phone will set your business image for years to come among your coworkers, boss and clients. Keep in mind that being a true professional is both an attitude and a way of life.

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