By Susan Gitonga Being called for an interview is the defining stage that determines whether or not you’ll get a job. After applying for many jobs and finally getting an interview invitation, it’s safe to say you are…
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You hate your job and can’t wait to be anywhere else—except twist, you have to stay for at least a little while longer. Maybe the hours allow you to care for a sick loved one, that promotion you’re in line for will set…
Throughout our careers, we may find ourselves in a role that takes more from us than it gives in terms of money, happiness, or energy–sometimes, it’s all three. At first, waning job satisfaction might not be noticeable,…
5 Deadly Cover Letter Mistakes You Have Been Making
By Michelle Wanjiku You have seen a job advertisement that you would really love to apply for. You have a compelling CV that you are sure will give you a competitive edge. The challenge now becomes how to draft the…
Job Interview Tips No One Ever Tells You
By Selipha Kihagi When preparing for an upcoming interview for a job, it is only natural that you will go to browse various job interview tips. You will also go the extent of asking the people around you for tips that…
“So, tell me about yourself.” What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview. What, exactly, should you share—not just to build rapport, but to show that you’re the perfect…
One of the most common questions I get asked by job seekers is: How can I transition into a new field when I don’t have any experience in it? It’s a great question—and a frustrating situation. You know you have the…
By Lilian Wamaitha The very concept of networking has been emphasized again and again. Be it a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, the importance of networking is indispensable. Of course when we talk about…
By Lilian Wamaitha, If you have been to an interview, you know how stressful it can be. With the saturation in the Kenyan job market today characterized by few jobs to compete for, acing that interview becomes your best…
By Selipha Kihagi, Interview Questions can be tricky, especially when recruiters or employers want to catch you off-guard in order to see how you react.If you do not prepare extensively for the interview, you risk…
By Susan Gitonga, The hustle of getting a job in Kenya is one rite of passage that Lecturers and parents don’t prepare graduates for. Looking for a job is a full time job in itself and the waiting game after sending…
8 Confidence-Boosting Habits You Should Adopt ASAP
We all know confidence is a big factor of success—it’s the determinant of achievement, the drive that keeps you going. But we don’t always have as much it on hand as we need. Most people will tell you to “fake it ’til…
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 Selipha Kihagi Ever taken time to think carefully about your current job title? You may be okay with your responsibilities and daily tasks, but are you satisfied with your job title? Most people make the mistake of…
By Lilian Wamaitha So you have gone through all the hustles of a job search and have finally landed your dream job. How do you move on from here? How to you grow your career to rise to a management position? All these…
By Selipha Kihagi How long have you been working in your current position? Do you know if there are growth opportunities in your current job? Do you sometimes feel that you need a new job in order to grow in your…
1. Accepting CVs! Al-Futtaim, Deloitte, Huawei Technologies, ICRC, KWAL, Plan International Click Here to Read Details 2. Ongoing Recruitment at Girl Child Network (10 Positions) Click Here to Read Details 3. Now…
Apply For Graduate Internships at Kenya Airways 2016 Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Airways Internship Program. Three (3) Month internships are available in most of our business units which include Finance,…
By Susan Gitonga, You can land a job you applied for last week, today. You can make it to the shortlisted candidates’ page. It can happen sooner than you expect, and even overnight! Get it first hand, from a person who…
By Lilian Waimaitha, I know what you’re thinking, it’s impossible to make the job search process less stressful. After all, job searching is not a traditionally fun process. Try asking anyone who is job searching right…
By Selipha Kihagi “I have been applying for jobs I qualify for but never get called for an interview, what could be wrong? My CV is okay, I usually apply on time and I always make sure I am qualified for a role before…
By Susan Gitonga You were having coffee with an old friend over the weekend and as you were catching up, they mentioned how they were having the time of their lives in their job. They work for a good company that pays…
By Lilian Wamaitha, As the old adage goes ‘you never get a second chance to make a good first impression’. This is the same case when it comes to job search. And in most cases, your first impression on a hiring manager…
By Susan Gitonga Consider the workplace your new home once you join a company. You will meet all sorts of people from different backgrounds who share different values and beliefs and its so crucial that you maintain a…
