How To Make The Gaps In Your CV Work For You
The volatility of today’s job market has brought about much job-hopping and time after time gaps. It has been said that gaps in one’s career will work against you; this is not always the case. Gaps in career might be as a result of unemployment, time out to raise children, go traveling, or to just…
What Is The Difference Between Application Letter & Cover Letter?
Belinda Wandera, a recent graduate at Mount Kenya University has had a recurring problem with applications since she began job hunting. “I applied for a Human Resource job and was later called for an interview. However, I was told to report to the interview accompanied by my cover letter which made me confused. My impression…
Best CV Format For The Kenyan Job Market
By Joan Igamba Wondering what a Kenyan CV format should look like? There being a hundred or maybe a thousand other candidates who are applying for the same jobs as you, you need your CV to stand out from the pool. Remember your CV should give the recruiter the best impression of you even before…
CV Writing Tips: 4 Ways To Catch HR’s Attention When Overqualified For a Job
Morris Mwenda* was an Accountant Manager in his previous job which he lost to retrenchment. With the high level of unemployment in Kenya, he has been at home, jobless with nothing to do for about two months. Fortunately, he came across an Account Assistant job which he says he is fully qualified for. “I know…
Mistakes That Make Your CV Look Unprofessional
Wondering what some of the mistakes are that make your CV look unprofessional are? Well, how many times have you seen a job advert and your first thought was that you were a 100% match for the job only for you to apply and never get a call from the employer? Well if this is…
3 Keys CV Sections You Must Change To Fit The Job You Are Applying For
By Lilian Wamaitha I have worked in a recruitment company for a long time enough to know that there are so many factors that contribute to the success of your job search. And the most important is your CV. Are you still struggling to find a job despite sending numerous applications? You have probably heard…
3 Reasons Why Your Job Search Is Not Working
Job searching can be daunting and the phrase, “Looking for a job is a full-time job,” can leave you feeling overwhelmed, underqualified and exhausted before you even start looking. It is a process where, as a job seeker, you need to juggle things like impression formation and management, uncertainty, information seeking and interpersonal communication. In…
3 SEO Practices You Should Follow
Search Engine Optimization, better known as SEO, can be a marketer’s best friend. Entrepreneurs, bloggers, and anyone with a web presence can benefit from making sure their website is in tip-top SEO shape. These SEO practices will help you cover all of your bases — so you can sit back, relax, and let that search…
How To Answer: “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”
By Audrey Korir For many candidates, this is one of the most dreaded questions, with good reason. It could go two ways; based on your answer, the employer may give you the job but with a low salary, or you could lose the opportunity altogether if the salary quoted is too high or too low….
How To Redirect Stress Into A Powerful Success Motivator
Chronic stress often leaves you feeling overwhelmed and fatigued. You may feel powerless when stressful situations engulf you, but stress is an inevitable part of life. Used effectively it can motivate you to accomplish more than you had imagined possible. Stress can jolt you to reach your potential. However, while a little stress can help…
3 Key Accounting Specialisation Areas That Are On The Rise
The accounting field is fast growing which offers great opportunities for those who want to advance in their accounting careers or join the industry. However, because of how saturated the job market is, finding ways to stand amongst the crowd is crucial. One way of doing this is to find a specific accounting area to…
Is It Bad To Leave A Job After Less Than A Year?
By Perminus Wainaina What would cause you to leave your dream job? You have been sending CVs for months without any success. Finally, you get an interview call for your dream job. The salary is great, the company is reputable, and you have an opportunity to grow your career. The interview process goes on smoothly,…
5 Clear Signs You Lack Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence(EQ) is not always about being the nice guy in the room. You may help that old man to cross the road or hold doors for other people to pass but when it comes down to it, does it it make you the most emotionally intelligent person? There are two fundamental questions you need…