Some Beliefs of Remarkably Successful People

The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. Akhtaboot takes you behind the scenes to see how successful people think and why it works.

1. Forget deadlines; at least as a way to manage your activity. Tasks should only take as long as they need to take. Do everything as quickly and effectively as you can, then use your "free" time to get other things done just as quickly and effectively.

2. Choose the right people; think about the type of people you want to work with. Think about the types of customers you would enjoy serving. Think about the friends you want to have. Don’t surround yourself with people who make you unhappy.

3. Experience is irrelevant, accomplishments are everything; remarkably successful people don't need to use any adjectives at all to describe themselves. They can just describe what they've done.

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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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Writing a Recommendation Letter

Whether you are writing a recommendation letter or requesting a recommendation letter, you should know what to include; every recommendation letter should include 3 key components:
1. A paragraph or sentence that explains how you know this person and the duration of your relationship with them.

2. An evaluation of the person and their skills/accomplishments. If possible offer specific examples that illustrate the person’s strengths and qualifications.

3. A summary that explains why you would recommend this person and to what degree you would recommend them.

The content of your recommendation letter will depend upon the needs of the person who is requesting it, but there are some common topics that you can address:

1. Potential
2. Skills/Abilities/Strengths
3. Dependability
4. Consistency
5. Character
6. Contributions
7. Accomplishments

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GJU Partners with Akhtaboot on their 2nd Job Fair

 
The German Jordanian University (GJU) in cooperation with Akhtaboot – the career network organized the 2nd GJU Job Fair under the theme of ‘Empowering GJU Students and Graduates’. With the attendance of more than 25 international companies covering a variety of industries, the 1 day event was held on Wednesday the 30th of May, 2012 at the University’s campus in Jubaiha, Amman.

As part of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative - Akhtaboot’s CSR Arm, Akhtaboot’s Recruitment Specialists provided one-to-one CV evaluation for students and graduates-to-be, highlighting the areas that need to be tackled in order to prepare for the needs of today’s job market. Akhtaboot also provided GJU Students with career-related workshops on effective CV writing and interview skills. 

Rana Qubain, Community Manager and Social Media Strategist at Akhtaboot, said:

“For the 2nd year in a row, we are truly happy and honored to join forces with one of the fastest growing and reputable universities in Jordan, the German Jordanian University, in organizing their annual job fair. Our partnership with this educational institution is a true fulfillment to the mission of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative which aims to educate graduates-to-be and job seekers on how to approach the job market the smart way”.

GJU provided the perfect opportunity for qualified students to meet companies from a variety of industries while working on sharpening the necessary skills to get an advantage in the most competitive job market in decades.

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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 Cares Initiative Powers the Career Section of the British University in Dubai

Akhtaboot - the career network is proud to announce the launch of the British University in 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 careers section of the University website.

BUiD Students and job seekers will be able to benefit from the full features of Akhtaboot directly on British University in Dubai’s website through the fully branded Microsite link buid.akhtaboot.com by creating a free account and uploading their CVs in a matter of minutes with the ability to browse and apply to many jobs all over the Gulf and MENA region.

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

“Akhtaboot Microsite Solution aims to bridge the gap between academia and employment while ensuring that the UAE has a sustainable growth in employment opportunities. We are proud to announce this newly formed partnership with the UAE’s leading post-graduate educational institution, the British University in Dubai, which is a true fulfillment to the mission of Akhtaboot Cares Initiative in helping match the right person to the right career opportunity.”

Martin Prince, BUiD’s Registrar said:

“BUiD is a Post-Graduate University where most of its students are resident professionals’ locals and expats working at middle and senior management levels. Employers considering Emiratisation and also hiring staff with sound research and analytical skills can now more easily recruit our students. 
BUiD is always keen to work more closely with innovative entities such as Akhtaboot to meet present and future demands for professional skilled and first class employees within UAE and the wider Gulf”

Established in 2004, The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East region's first research based, postgraduate university, offering a unique opportunity for higher education.  As one of the region's most innovative institutions, BUiD sets the standards for study and research that significantly contributes to the technological innovation and growth of the Arab world and beyond.

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