By Audrey Korir Did you know that the average time an employer spends looking at your CV is just one minute? Sounds scary? Many job seekers tend to forget that employers have a trained eye and know what they are looking for. A fact that Ms. Rebecca Nyawira, a CV Writing Expert from Corporate…
By Audrey Korir Did you know that the average time an employer spends looking at your CV is just one minute? Sounds scary? Many job seekers tend to forget that employers have a trained eye and know what they are looking for. A fact that Ms. Rebecca Nyawira, a CV Writing Expert from Corporate…
Wearing the title, “Project Manager” does not always mean that you are handling the projects effectively. Projects can be hectic! You need to keep the project and team on track, maintaining the budget for the resources required and on top of that you have a deadline hanging above your head. Whether you are already working…
By Audrey Korir You are unemployed, the landlord has served you with a one week notice threatening to kick you out if you don’t pay the rent, your water and electricity has been cut off, it’s a tough time! Suddenly after hours and hours of going through various job boards an exciting job opening…
Accounting jobs in Kenya are the most sought-after jobs. Saturated or not accounting professionals bring great value to a company/organisation. Accountants can work in the public or private sector, or even at an individual level, doing anything from auditing and filing taxes to budgeting and financial planning. So how do you stand out in your…
By Perminus Wainaina A while back, I received an email from Risper, who works as a human resource manager in a marketing company. Risper was concerned that since the new HR Assistant – Mary, joined the organization, she had been left out of every important decision. Risper wrote, “Mary joined the firm six months ago. Immediately…
The business world is on a constant change. What is appealing today will be forgotten tomorrow. The job market changes instantly – skills that were relevant a few years ago are now a second priority. If you go back twenty years, for example, employers used to lay focus on hard technical skills. If you had…
1. Practical Accounting, QuickBooks Training & Career Mentorship Program Have you been applying for accounting jobs and not getting interviews? Are you a qualified CPA or Bcom professional but lack accounting work experience? Do you know how to file VAT, P.AY.E, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F, withholding tax and other taxes? Do you work in an accounting department…
By Audrey Korir Have you been applying for jobs and getting nothing but rejection? Well the answer could be simple; you might not be tailoring your CV to match the jobs you are applying for. Think of it this way, if the employer is looking to hire a Content Writer then they will look…
Have you always dreamed of working in a Non-Governmental Organisation? What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of working in the NGO Sector? NGO Jobs have always been the most coveted careers,ranking among the top most searched job queries. Why do Professionals tirelessly seek these opportunities? It’s simple,…
Work opportunities available to skilled and hardworking individuals have evolved substantially over the years. The availability of copying and pasting a text version CV into a form at a company’s website or uploading a Word file has laid the foundation for an easier and more convenient job search process. No longer do you need to…
Do you wish you had better relationships both at a personal and professional level? Do you struggle to know what to do when fights & conflicts arise? Emotional Intelligence is not just about controlling and understanding your own emotions but also being accommodative of other people’s emotions as well. Whether you describe yourself as a…
There is no doubt that today, a big part of marketing is done digitally. As consumers are almost always online, it is easier to reach them with your blog, website or business. With this in mind, it is best to know what marketing strategies to use, to ensure you target the right people with your…
By Audrey Korir You successfully made it through the employer’s CV screening process of countless applications and landed your first interview which surprisingly went well. But weeks go by and you don’t hear back from them. You start to ask, “What went wrong?” If this has happened to you once or twice then it could…
Eliud Kipchoge did not become the world’s greatest marathoner by chance, he practised and practised while also ensuring that he took all the necessary measures to develop his sports career. The same can be said about your accounting career. You cannot expect to be the best within a blink of an eye. Take the necessary…
By Perminus Wainaina Joyce (not her real name), had been working for five years when she decided to start a family. She then decided to quit her job with the hope of ultimately returning to the workforce, when her baby was old enough to go to school. When Joyce was ready to return to work,…