5 Ways To Find A Job In Kenya Through Networking

By Lilian Wamaitha

Has it ever occurred to you that you can actually land a job simply by networking?

Networking is a territory that every job seeker should trend. They say that it’s not about what you know but who you know.

You may apply for so many jobs but the quickest way to land a job in Kenya, according to Ms. Lucy Mutungi, a Career Coach at Corporate Staffing Services is by knowing people. But as Ms. Mutungi would tell you, it’s not just about knowing people but knowing the right people.

But what if you don’t know people who can help you land a job or climb that career ladder? Don’t worry, you just have to network. Attend events where you can mingle with people in your know will help you make that leap of faith.

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So now that you know how to create networks, it’s time to know how these people can actually help you land your dream job.

How The Right Networks Will Help You Land A Job In Kenya

Landing a job in Kenya as some would say is like trying to find a needle in a haystack but it doesn’t always have to be so hard. Through the right networks, you can find a job in your industry. Here is how;

1. Create the perfect CV

Before anything else, you need to draft the best CV. According to Ms. Mutungi, having a professional CV that you can give to your networks will work to your advantage.

Ensure that your CV is worthy of the job market today.

“Having your CV professionally written will save you a lot of headaches because the CV will be tailored to fit the current job market.” Says Ms. Mutungi.

2. Try connecting with the few people already in your circle

You may think that you don’t know anyone but you do. You don’t have to know the likes of Bob Collymore to say you have the right networks.

Think of those people you have in your contact list, your former classmates who already have jobs, university lecturers, family members.

Approach these people first and inform them that you are looking for a job. Convince them to vouch for you or connect you with others that could help you in your job search.

3. Grow your network

After you have approached people in your inner circle, don’t just stop there. Ask them to introduce you to people in their circles as well. Ask them to arrange a meeting or to call these people and introduce them to you. Expanding your pool of networks will be beneficial in the long line.

As your networks grow, so will your chances of landing a job. The mistakes that most job seekers make is just stopping at the people they already know and hoping for the best. These people may not help you land a job but they could know others who might.

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4. Keep your networks active

Once you have the right contacts, don’t just keep quiet. Set aside time within the week to contact them.

Keep it polite though, don’t stalk them but at the same time don’t be afraid to remind them of that contact they had said they would introduce you to but haven’t done that yet.

5. Measure your progress

They say that you should treat job search as an actual job and I think the same applies to networking. If you are serious about it, you may find that you have created over ten networks from a single contact in a matter of weeks.

Then sit down and evaluate your success. How many for these networks have actually worked for you or you see working for you in future? You need to track your progress because you don’t want to keep contact with people who are not helping you progress in your job search.

In conclusion

We are almost ending the year. Have you been successful in finding a job since the year started? If your answer to this question is no, then maybe it’s time you changed your job search tactics. Instead of going at it alone, create networks who matter who can help you cross that line once and for all. And after you have found them, you need to make them help you find a job.

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The writer is a Communications & Digital Marketing Officer at Career Point Kenya. Contact her through lilian@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke