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By Dorcas Karuana, Ever started a new job then you figure out that the employer painted a different picture than the reality during the interviews? Put yourself for a minute in the shoes of this job seeker who made a…

By Selipha Kihagi In a tough job market like Kenya’s, you cannot afford to sit around waiting for a job to come your way. You have to wake up every morning and look for open positions like it is your daily job. And once…

By Selipha Kihagi, While having a professional CV that is well formatted is the first step towards getting the interview, how you write your achievements in the CV is even more important. Recruiters and employers are…

1. Massive Recruitment at LVCT Health (33 NGO Jobs) Click Here to Read Details 2. Ongoing Recruitment at Kilimall – Receptionist, Administration Assistant, Fashion Category Jobs Click Here to Read Details 3. Ongoing…

By Susan Gitonga, Imagine walking into restaurant and you ask for a fatty piece of meat, only to be brought a bowl full of soup. Imagine the flat taste and the disappointment that would stay with you. Well, that’s how a…

There are few things worse than being in a place where you feel stuck, complacent, stagnant; like you could be getting somewhere much better, much farther in your career, so much faster. And while some employers do…

By Selipha Kihagi Networking is the most effective way of getting a job in Kenya. You can do your job search, apply to random positions you find, but only when you have a recommendation does the process become easier.…

Like the dreaded “Tell me about yourself,” the question, “Why are you interested in this position?” is sure to come up in an interview. And, even if it doesn’t, if you want the job you should get this sentiment across…

Out with the old, in with the new is a great approach when you’re cleaning out your fridge, but it doesn’t always work when you’re updating your resume. Why? Cutting old jobs and adding recent positions keeps your…

This may seem like a softball, get to know you question—but really it’s your chance to make an unbelievable first impression. So don’t just spout of random anecdotes about your life or—worse—recite your resume (they…

By Sera Kazungu How long have you been looking for a job? The longer you have been searching, the more you know that there is a need to keep your job search relevant. This is because after a while,the hustle becomes a…

A career objective is a great way to sell yourself to a potential employer and help you stand apart from the competition. “Ideally, your objective is the last bit of your profile summary and should not be more than 30…

By Jane Okoth Know how the important interview tips as a fresh graduate in Kenya The main purpose of a job interview is for employers to find out whether you posses all the right skills and qualifications needed for the…

Competition in the workplace is normal, if not necessary, in some cases for survival. When discussing how her lack of competitiveness held her back in her career, Muse writer Kat Boogaard says, “I’m a firm believer that…

Ask anyone who’s recently searched for a new job and he or she will tell you that it was a time-consuming endeavor. Scouring the internet for relevant postings, searching for hiring managers to connect with, and filling…

When I first moved to New York, I was a cover letter machine. I wrote to every sir or madam with a job opening. I expressed my interest in positions for which I had none. I waxed rhapsodic about companies I’d never…

By Jane Okoth For Catherine Mwikali, struggling to find a job as a fresh graduate has been a real nightmare. “Nothing for me seems to work anymore. I have applied for countless jobs but still no success. Worse still,…

By Selipha Kihagi Ever been to a job interview where you forgot to carry an important document that was required? You will be surprised how often that happens. A job seeker walks into a job interview only to go blank…

By Jane Okoth How many times have you ever spotted a job advert and thought you were the best fit for the role? In a typical recruitment world, the qualified candidate will get the job. However there are many reasons…

“When a job application asks for my salary expectations can I leave it out and would this affect my chances of landing a job? And most important, where should I quote my salary expectations?” asks Ms. Valentine Mukholwe…

By Selipha Kihagi Based on the current trend, it is no news that getting a job in Kenya is almost a nightmare. You have all the necessary qualifications but for reasons you cannot seem to grasp, other people get hired…

No one likes to hear or be told they are the reason something they want is not working out for them. I don’t either. But let’s face it, to apply for a job and get it demands that you follow certain guidelines and avoid…

Source: The Muse Many of the job seekers are stuck in their careers right now. Why? They’re playing an old set of rules. They are struggling to find jobs or to get ahead in their current ones because they haven’t…

Peering out of the window of a skyscraper in New York City at the people hurriedly rushing to their jobs, I felt a sinking feeling in my gut. Just moments ago, I was one of them, and this had been my routine every day…