Don’t set yourself, and your job search, up for failure. Use LinkedIn the right way. Getting a job–especially one you actually enjoy–can be extremely difficult. Which is why job seekers need to go above and beyond to stand out. If you’re not utilizing your LinkedIn profile, you are missing out on a lot of opportunities. Since […]
Month: April 2018
Kuwait: Not resolving GCC crisis is destructive to region
FILE PHOTO. AFP Al Jazeera Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister said the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-states were determined to resolve the ongoing crisis in the Gulf because not doing so would be destructive to the region, the official KUNA news agency reported on Tuesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah who met Qatar’s foreign minister, H […]
Mobile radar to monitor seven Qatar roads (Tuesday, April 24)
File picture used for representation only. The Peninsula Online Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at locations with high risk of speeding has helped reduce the number of accidents say officials. Here are the locations for the radars today […]
Pakistan hockey hero Mansoor Ahmed seeks heart transplant in India
This photograph taken on April 22, 2018 shows Pakistani former field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed being treated at a hospital in Karachi, following complications stemming from a pacemaker and stents implanted in his heart. AFP / Rizwan Tabassum AFP Karachi: Pakistan’s World Cup winning field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed Monday reached out to India […]
Qatar road network increased three times between 2013-18: Ashghal
File picture of a road network in Qatar used for representation. QNA Doha: President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) Dr Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi reviewed with the Advisory Council on Monday, the infrastructure projects being implemented and developed in the highways, local roads, asset affairs and building sectors. Al Muhannadi said that the length […]
‘Qatar firms need 6 months to be VAT ready’, says expert
Ernst & Young Qatar Partner and VAT implementation leader Jennifer O’ Sullivan says Qatar’s legislative framework “is ready for the VAT implementation.” Six months is enough for Qatari companies to prepare for the implementation of value added tax (VAT) in the country, an expert said during a seminar held at the Qatar Chamber on Monday. […]
ExxonMobil former CEO wins lifetime achievement award
Raymond’s landmark achievements include acquiring rival Mobil in 1999, and propelling the company’s market value fourfold to $375bn by the end of his tenure in 2005, overtaking BP as the largest global oil company and displacing General Electric as the largest US Corporation. Lee Raymond, the former chairman and chief executive of ExxonMobil, will be […]
5 Reasons Why Your Employees Are Quitting
As an employer, it’s important to treat your workers with respect. Image credit: Shutterstock This story originally appeared on Personal Branding Blog Retaining talent is as important as attracting new talent because job-hopping can actually be very costly for the employer. Therefore, employers should always be in touch with their employees and understand why their employees stay […]
4 Red Flags to Watch Out for on a Resume
Here are some of the most common signs to look for when hiring new employees. Image credit: graphicstock This story originally appeared on Personal Branding Blog As an employer, you probably receive hundreds of resumes every day, especially if you are the hiring manager of a well-known brand. However, do you know the red flags to watch […]
6 Great Time-Management Apps and Tips That Boost Productivity
Get more done each day and achieve your goals with these time savers. Image credit: Tim Robberts | Getty Images Starting a business is hard, and it takes a ton of work. But if you manage your time well and make every hour count, it’s possible to find success. In order to do that, you […]