Careertunity Blog

How Motivated are YOU?

2011-11-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

Motivation keeps you going. Below points guide you on motivation:  Clarify your goals – Have a clear mission under your current position. Know the targets that you need to achieve as an employee of the firm. These objectives can be found either in your job contract or your job offer letter. If you fail to have any of these, then having a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor will

How to Choose your Career, Job, and Company

2011-11-07T23:00:00.000-08:00

Different companies offer different benefits. Every career or job in the Middle East has something different to offer. Marketing jobs vary from organization to organization, as do engineering jobs, sales jobs, IT jobs. That is why deciding where you want to work and what job you want to do can be so confusing. Choosing between two competent job offers can be difficult. One has to consider a

Assess your training requirements

2011-10-13T05:04:00.000-07:00

Every job has its own set of training requirements. A sales job will differ in its training needs from that of an engineering job, whereas an IT job will differ in its on-the-job training from that of a marketing job. Training means an activity that leads to skilled behaviour and optimum knowledge of the professional industry you’re in. Any kind of training leads to increased awareness and opens

Organize your work space

2011-10-13T04:58:00.000-07:00

A clean workspace signifies your ability to function in an organised manner. It speaks for you in terms of clearness and precision. So, tired of papers, files, stationery, and Post-Its on your desk? Organisation is a skill that one achieves over a period of time. The first step towards being organised is to give a structure to your work station, because this is the place from which you prepare

Finding a Place to Stay in Dubai

2011-09-06T00:18:00.000-07:00

This article is for people who have just arrived in the UAE or started their careers in Dubai. Apartments here are currently plentiful. Your challenge is to find one that satisfies your specific requirements. Apartments in Dubai are available in various sizes and locations. They are air-conditioned, provide parking, mostly have either one, two, or three bedrooms, and your family can move in

Rewards and Recognition

2011-09-01T03:01:00.000-07:00

Everybody likes to be recognised and rewarded for their hard work. But for corporates the big question is HOW to effectively do this. The underlying philosophy of most motivation schemes in organisations is that employees must be offered rewards in order to motivate them to be more ‘productive’. In fact most organisations have some form of incentive program built into their overall compensation

How to Save in the UAE

2011-08-04T02:29:00.000-07:00

‘Live it up and live large’ is a motto that many of us follow living here in the Middle East. Nonetheless, financial savings form the back bone of our future and in these current volatile times thinking of the future is essential. The expat influx into the UAE is due to the robust potential careers on offer, especially in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The region has not disappointed us in terms

Plan your Day

2011-06-27T02:53:00.000-07:00

‘’Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least’’, Goethe. How many days have you woken up in the morning with a vague sense of what you want to accomplish, only to find yourself disappointed at how little of what you had planned was actually accomplished? Many of us start our days very motivated and determined to reach our goals for the day, however we still

Dress for a ‘casual’ corporate event in the UAE

2011-06-14T06:37:00.000-07:00

Whether you already have a job in the UAE or are looking for one, you can't go wrong with registering at careertunity.com, one of the leading job portals in the GCC that has successfully placed candidates in the UAE and beyond. Your career growth is not only related to your work and target achievements but also on how you carry yourself. As an employee attending an Event, you represent not only

Say ‘Thank You’ at Work

2011-05-19T04:02:00.000-07:00

Thank you is a great phrase. According to Psyblog, saying thank you is more than just good manners. According to positive psychologists, saying 'thank you' is also beneficial to the self.To take the best known examples, studies have suggested that being grateful can improve well-being and physical health, can strengthen social relationships, produce positive emotional states and help us cope with

Internal Communication plays a pivotal role in determining the health of an organization

2011-05-10T22:32:00.000-07:00

Internal Communications form the back bone of your organisation. Employees are more productive when they are well-informed about your organisation. Internal communications are direct two way communications between employers and their staff. Effective internal communications are essential for establishing credibility, providing direction and generating enthusiasm in order to make things happen.

The importance of Staff Parties

2011-04-13T02:40:00.000-07:00

The staff party is one event that employees look forward to. It’s an event where an employer arranges a grand get together to give back to its employees, in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The HR Department is usually the organiser and it gives a chance for various departments to interact. Staff parties have many positive attributes that affect the employees. A staff party brings

How to negotiate at work?

2011-04-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Effective negotiation is vital for the success of any business. Many conflicts can arise if we do not follow the rules of proper negotiation; how to influence others and prevent conflict in our interactions can be major issues to deal with. Negotiation is the process of two individuals or groups reaching joint agreement about differing needs or ideas. Oliver (1996) described negotiation as "

The Importance of Retaining Employees

2011-03-08T01:54:00.000-08:00

Human resource departments work hard to retain valued employees. Be it in economic booms or economic recessions, attractive career packages have always attracted professionals and affected the loyalty of employees towards their organisation. A recent conference, held in Bahrain, stressed the need to retain valuable employees: ‘Companies in the Gulf lose millions of dollars annually due to

Asking for a Raise in Salary

2011-03-02T21:25:00.000-08:00

Focal Point It is also necessary to identify your needs in terms of your raise. It is only when you know what you want that you can ask for it. If your performance and achieved targets permit, there is no harm in holding a high aspiration in terms of asking for a raise. Moment in time There are certain ‘don’ts’ that need to be considered while planning your move, these are: Do not ask for a

Finding a Job in the UAE?

2011-02-27T21:35:00.000-08:00

Most kinds of job search are not very simple; the same applies to job searches in the UAE – whether in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or in the Middle East as a whole. While the job scene within the region has certainly tightened due to the economic downturn, it is now picking up slowly and steadily. The UAE - Dubai, Abu Dhabi – are two of the most attractive places in the world, where one gets a chance to

Customer Delight and its Relevance in Today's Life

2011-02-22T05:44:00.000-08:00

Customer Delight means more than just feeling great about a product or service. Companies strive to achieve customer delight by applying various attitudes and strategies in their services. The feelings of delightfulness result from optimum service provided to a customer, which no other competitors have provided in a long time. It is also about exceeding their expectations. Research shows that

How to: Remain motivated at work

2011-01-18T21:44:00.000-08:00

There many things people want to achieve during their career, many things they want to accomplish and many ambitions they have, all of which they hope to achieve some day. Yet, how many of those people actually do achieve these things and satisfy their ambitions? Furthermore, what is the difference between those who do satisfy their ambitions and achieve their career goals, and those who don’t?

The Importance of Retaining Employees

2011-01-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

One of the most challenging aspects in an organisation, and in the business world as a whole, involves retaining employees. Rather than looking for ways to keep their existing employees, organisations often opt for letting them go and recruiting new employees instead. However, recruitment and selection can be a lengthy and very costly and risky process that doesn't necessarily guarantee whether

Balancing Professional and Personal Life

2010-12-05T03:40:00.000-08:00

How many times have you come to work feeling that you never had a weekend? If you've had that feeling more than a few times, then it is worth considering if you have achieved a balance between your working and personal lives. ‘Work-life balance’ has become a common phrase in recent years. This is because of the increased demands from work and home and the many responsibilities people face today

A Career In Corporate Communication

2010-11-16T01:32:00.000-08:00

The ever growing need for corporate to maintain and uphold the brand image has led to an explosion of the need to communicate. Target audiences today are varied – internal as well as external. The workplace is a constantly flowing matrix of information. Employees today are being constantly bombarded by a volume of material that may or may not be work related. Regular team meetings and constant

Dubai Metro: Streaking across the Dubai skyline

2010-11-14T01:43:00.000-08:00

The Dubai Metro is the first rapid rail transit system in the Middle East region. Introduced with the vision of easing traffic problems in this metropolis, the 70km long Metro today is the world’s largest automated train system. A total of 13.68 million passengers have been carried on the network between 09 Sep 2009 and end March 2010 (dubaifaqs.com). The Metro currently operates from 5am to 12:

Social Networking Trends

2010-10-21T01:57:00.000-07:00

Digital media trends are changing at a rapid rate. A social networking site is a place online place where users can create a profile and build a personal network that connects them to other users. These sites contain many features all rolled into one, providing avenues for both content creation and evaluation. Members share photos, thoughts, opinions and news. The sites also allow users to choose

Effective Salary Negotiation

2010-10-19T00:24:00.000-07:00

Salary negotiation is an important step for any jobseeker and if not done appropriately can result in lost opportunities. The process of salary negotiation is intended to arrive at a situation that is mutually beneficial to both the employer and the employee. Plan your case methodically by familiarizing yourself with the terrain. Ask your colleagues and others in the same industry about current

Social Media Network – Helping to Stay Connected

2010-10-07T04:43:00.000-07:00

The concept of a ‘social media network’ dates back 3 decades; however the revolution we have witnessed in this domain in the last decade is unparalled. Traditionally, these forums allowed people to stay connected with friends and family, and people with similar interest to share and learn. Over the years, these have progressed to becoming a good medium for professional networking as well. Further