6 Secrets To Landing A New Job In Kenya That No One Tells You

By Judith Moraa
Are you looking for a new job? Job seeking is a job in itself. A tiresome exercise indeed that never gets any better. As more flood the market, as a graduate it’s up to you to lower your sleeves and be the best at this game.
A lot of elements go into finding a new job: Networking, CVs, cover letters and research work. And when it comes to finding the right job, you want to make sure you’re addressing every aspect of a thorough job search.
So, what’s the best way to start the job search in Kenya? What’s the best approach to find companies who will actually interview you and see the value you could bring on board?
A lot has changed in the last ten years in the job market in Kenya. The Internet has reshaped the way we find jobs by offering such varied resources as job sites, search engines and social networks. However, many of the tried-and-true job-finding techniques still work.
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Let’s look at some of them.

Here Are The Tips To Landing A New Job In Kenya

1. Check Out Job Listings
This one goes without saying. The first place you should focus as a job seeker in Kenya is the resources around you. Job listings are everywhere: online, in newspapers, in trade magazines and even on the bulletin board of your local coffee shop. Look at them all!
Not only will it give you a good sense of what’s out there, but it will open your eyes to opportunities you might not have considered otherwise. Most of all don’t forget the greatest resources of them all, the internet.
2. Speak with a Recruiter
Most job seekers ignore the power of recruitment Agencies in Kenya. Having a recruiter by your side as you work your way into the industry is a great tip to breaking through the job market in Kenya.
Using a recruiter costs you nothing, since the hiring company pays the fee. Recruiters can provide you with information on unadvertised job opportunities and can tap into their lengthy contact list on your behalf. Additionally, they will make your tarmacking work easier. They will save you time since they do most of the legwork.
3. Expand Your Horizon
Don’t limit yourself. At this juncture anything that could lead you to securing a new possible should be your resource. Even though your experience may be in marketing, expand to finance and other fields in which you could apply your skills and experience.
Don’t be afraid to change the direction of your career while applying your qualifications and experience in a new way. Stretching your skills and expanding your search can help lead to new job opportunities in the same field, or a new one, depending on what you’re looking for.
4. Know Your Worth
Even at your worst, it’s a mistake to settle for less just to get the job.
An important part of your job search is to know what your worth is. It can be daunting to figure out what you should and want to be getting paid but make sure you do your research well to make sure the package is competitive within your field.
Don’t sell yourself short.
5. Work around Your Personal Network
Networking and job seeking will always go hand in hand especially with the current state of unemployment in Kenya. It doesn’t have to be confined to business contacts, especially when you’re trying to break into a big company. Any professional you meet as a job seeker is a potential network.
Finally, Do it daily
Job seeking is a continuous exercise. Whether it’s sending your CV in the jobs in Kenya websites, or sharing your job hunt chronicles with your neighbor, friend or lecturer, you should incorporate your search for work into every aspect of your daily life.
Do something every single day that is about looking for a job