Have you noticed a gap in the management team? Have you recently promoted an employee to a supervisory position? Do you want to be that exemplary leader that every company or team needs? Going through leadership successfully is one of the biggest challenges that you can face in any modern company or organisation. In today’s…
Have you noticed a gap in the management team? Have you recently promoted an employee to a supervisory position? Do you want to be that exemplary leader that every company or team needs? Going through leadership successfully is one of the biggest challenges that you can face in any modern company or organisation. In today’s…
For the first time, a Kenyan is finally set to occupy one of the biggest seats in the country – that of East Africa’s most profitable company, Safaricom. From a humble background in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, Mr Peter Ndegwa has risen to beat all odds and prove that he is capable to hold this…
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 I know some of you are thinking; it’s a life-time away, I don’t need to start planning for it just yet! But is it ever too early to start securing your future to financial independence? Not in my opinion. The best time to start retirement planning is the day you receive your…
Are your lack of skills hindering you from getting the right job opportunities? Are you looking for a practical short course that will help you advance in your career? Career growth and development is a continuous process, you have to keep learning and acquiring relevant skills that will help you stand out in this competitive…
Have you heard of the ‘old way’ of job hunting that most of our parents used? They would march into an office with their CV and wait until they could meet someone to express their interest in a job. Although it was not the most effective way to go about landing a job, they were…
Yes! You have finally managed to craft the most compelling, detailed, original and convincing job advert ever. But what is the point of doing all that if nobody sees it? As a recruiter, you must put yourself in the job seeker’s shoes. What will make them see it? So, let’s look at some simple tactics…
Are you a qualified HR professional but lack practical HR skills? Do you possess an HR qualification but work in a different profession? You could be qualified in HR but work in sales etc. Are you a recent HR graduate looking to gain the important skills that employers are looking for? Could you be missing…
By Perminus Wainaina “I need to schedule a session with you as soon as possible. I’ve quit my job.” This was what read in part when I received Jonathan’s email recently. Unlike many others that I receive in my inbox in regards to career coaching, his almost sounded like a desperate cry for help. “I…
By Audrey Korir Are you an accountant looking to grab a job at the company of your choice? Are you a recent CPA or Bcom graduate who is trying to navigate the job search process? If yes, then you must be prepared to go through various stages such as looking for that perfect job opportunity,…
Hiring great talent starts with attracting the right talent. Therefore, an effective, engaging and inclusive job description is key. With a little effort, you can craft just the right job description to bring a wide range of highly talented candidates into your pipeline — and ensure you’re not turning off talent before they even apply….
Mention accounting anywhere in Kenya, and I assure you that you are bound to find thousands of people working as professionals in the industry, are pursuing it as a course or are recent graduates. What should this tell you? It is a saturated job market which makes it highly competitive. You need to have an…
On Monday, former Othaya MP Mary Wambui, 69, was appointed to chair the National Employment Board – the agency responsible for tracking employment trends for a youthful Kenya. This drew anger from a section of Kenyans who felt slighted by the hire on account of her age and expertise. Her appointment mirrored that of former…
A CV and Cover letter will always be a requirement for the hiring process but sometimes what’s on paper does not match who the candidate actually is. How then do you ensure you get the perfect candidate? Let us look at some effective ways you can do this; 1. Tests A good example of these…
By Audrey Korir I know using the words “should” or “never” comes off as though I am taking an authoritative place in steering your financial decisions, but sometimes using the word “no” just does it when trying to address an issue. If you are an employee, then one of your major incomes is your salary. …