The Art of Giving Feedback

One of the key skills a good leader must possess is the art of giving and receiving feedback. It is essential in keeping a healthy work envi...

Making a Great Lasting Impression

It’s not just first impressions that count! It comes as no secret that making a great first impression will do your career and life good on ...

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, e...

Writing a Recommendation Letter

Whether you are writing a recommendation letter or requesting a recommendation letter, you should know what to include; every recommendation...

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 ...

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 we...

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 m...

Revising Your Emails Effectively

What's the secret to writing effective emails that people actually read? You begin by writing all the ideas that come to your mind and t...

Firing Employees the Right Way

The art of terminating employees the appropriate way No matter how we try to sugar coat it, there is no pleasant way to fire an employee. Ho...

Writing a Thank You Letter: An Email Employers Rarely Receive After a Job Interview

Writing a thank you email after a job interview is a must. In fact, some employers think less of those interviewees who fail to follow up pr...

Job Interview Etiquette

The first step into getting an interview is a stellar CV. Your CV has to stand out of the crowd and must look and ‘sound’ special. When you ...

Wow the Crowd with your Outstanding Presentation Skills!

Public speaking can be very stressful. It takes a lot of discipline, practice and preparation to pull off a good presentation. Becoming a co...

Not a Morning Person?

Are you one of those people who really struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Most employees hate mornings and find a hard time waking u...

Strange Interview Questions: Akhtaboot Hashtag Campaign on Twitter Concludes

As if job interviews aren’t tough enough, hiring managers nowadays are going for weird and hard to answer interview questions that can put a...

Learn How to Manage Job Stress

The ability to manage stress in the workplace can not only improve your physical and emotional health, it can also make the difference betwe...

Being a Great Leader

Some people believe that leaders are born with the necessary qualities that make them successful as leaders. While others believe that leade...

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 ...

Staying Happy at Work!

If you’re looking for a happier time at work, don’t immediately go looking for another job. Never be a quitter! Akhtaboot is here to provide...

The 3 True Job Interview Questions

The only 3 true job interview questions are: Can you do the job? Will you love the job? Can we tolerate working with you? That’s it. Those 3...

Motivating your Employees without Breaking the Bank!

Many employers to this day still believe in the good old saying that “more money equals happier employees”. But, contrary to popular belief,...