Arab News Saudi Arabia- Saudi deputy foreign minister receives newly appointed US ambassador
- Saudi-led project clears milestone 400,000 landmines in Yemen
- Makkah municipality recruits 22,000 people for Hajj
- Violations by Sudanese parties greatly impeding delivery of aid: Saudi-US statement
- Saudi Arabia, Malaysia sign deal for mutual recognition of halal certification
- Hajj cybersecurity exercise held in Jeddah
- Saudi Arabia, France discuss economic cooperation in private sector
- South Korean festival introduces country’s culture, history to Jeddawis
- Saudi astronauts conduct space kite experiment with students
- Ninth Saudi aid plane arrives in Sudan
Marius van Staden
Monthly Archives: July 2012
8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees – Forget good to great. Here’s what makes a great employee remarkable.
Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers… they possess a wide range of easily-defined—but hard to find—qualities. A few hit the next level. Some employees are remarkable, possessing qualities that may not appear on performance … Continue reading
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Tagged great leaders, job descriptions, leadership, Living in KSA, performance appraisals, plain vanilla, politics
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5 Ways To Get Paid What You’re Worth
What are you worth to an employer? Quick, come up with a number. OK. Now, let’s come up with a realistic number. Negotiating salary is, for most of us, as difficult as getting past phone screens and interviews to the job … Continue reading
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Tagged business, economy, Living in KSA, negotiating salary, salary issue, salary negotiation, salary negotiations
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World of Opportunity: Launching An International Career
Feliz Navidad. Merii Kurisumasu. Oh, and a Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa greetings too. And wishing you a wonderful Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a beautiful Solstice. Anyone who’s trying to become a global employee needs to get comfortable … Continue reading
Career Change Advice: 3 Things To Think About When Embarking on A New Path
After several years at a job, it’s common for people to contemplate a new position within their organization, leave the company for something new or even strike out on their own to try their hand in an entrepreneurial stint. The reasons for their … Continue reading
Job Interviews: Tips for Turning an Interview into an Offer
The way we hunt for jobs has changed drastically in the past decade — thanks in part to the continuing growth of the Internet, the social-media revolution, and the new ubiquity of mobile computing. Of course, some job interviewing tips remain … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, blogging, Living in KSA, marketing, science, technology
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Minding the Gap: New Initiative Takes On Workforce Skills Shortage
Among today’s most baffling unexplained mysteries – the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, who killed Kennedy, the ongoing success of ‘Two and a Half Men’ – there’s one that is dominating the news lately: Despite the fact that more than 14 … Continue reading
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Tagged aviation, business, climate, leadership, Living in KSA, politics, transportation
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“Um, What Company is this Again?” Candidates’ Most Cringe-Worthy Interview Mistakes
Employers know as well as job seekers do that it’s still tough out there, and it seems they would be kind to overlook job seekers’ most innocent of mistakes, like spilling coffee on the boss’s suit, or letting it slip that … Continue reading
4 Mindsets of a Successful Leader
Are you trying to climb the corporate ladder while the company is working through the recession? In other words, are you aiming to be a leader? Well, behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, … Continue reading
9 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
When interviewing, many candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. Failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine interest in the job. Asking foolish … Continue reading
ACC — where every employee counts
Everyone within ACC have a sense of pride and the motivation to drive the company forward. However, motivation cannot be forced upon an individual. Motivation has to come from within. Showcasing an individual’s level of importance is to listen to … Continue reading
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