Take a look at your CV. What words stand out? For most professionals, phrases like “was responsible for” or “worked on” are probably in there somewhere. These days, employers want to know what you can achieve for their company .simply utilizing job descriptions on your CV is not enough. If you want to make your…
Take a look at your CV. What words stand out? For most professionals, phrases like “was responsible for” or “worked on” are probably in there somewhere. These days, employers want to know what you can achieve for their company .simply utilizing job descriptions on your CV is not enough. If you want to make your…
By Ruoro Kairu Every interview you attend will be a little different and unique. You cannot expect to be asked the same questions every time. However, some of the questions are predictable, and you can prepare for the interview. Practice your answer to increase your chances of passing the interview and getting the job….
Looking to advance your career as an HR professional? The most important thing is to differentiate yourself from the competition and be aware of how you can be of most value to your employer. The best HR professionals have the technical know-how to do the job, while also having the people skills to work well…
By Ruoro Kairu “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The first impression normally creates a person’s opinion of you. While writing a CV, you want to make the impression that you meet the qualifications, skills and experience the employer needs. There are various ways to showcase yourself as the most…
By Lisa Osiako The proverbial phrase, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade,” has never sounded better than in Mwangi’s case. When his parents could not afford to pay for his university fees, he decided to try out something else, just to see his dreams come alive. This is his story… “We need more workers…
We spend most of our lives at work, and conflicts are bound to arise between colleagues, making the work of a supervisor, team leader or manager a bit of a challenge. Being in a management position, you may often be called upon to diffuse and resolve workplace conflicts, and you need to effectively employ a…
Think a brand is just for big businesses? Think again. Branding is critical for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Many small business owners underestimate the power of personal branding. They have the notion that branding should be reserved for big companies like Safaricom amongst others. Why bother? Your brand is what the outside world…
How much of your typical work week do you spend stressed about not having enough time to complete a task or reach a goal? Truth is, it’s difficult to take control of every single minute of your day especially when there are too many distractions around. The good news is, there’s no need to feel…
Project failure is every project manager’s worst nightmare. Whether the project is small or large, there is always a possibility of project risks cropping up causing it to fail. Even with risk management strategies, you can never preempt what the impact will be should tragedy strike. So this begs the question, why do projects fail?…
In today’s job market, employers receive over 200 applications for every open position. With so many applications flooding their inboxes, many employers skim through a CV in a minute or less, before deciding whether you are a perfect fit for the job. With your job application facing the one-minute CV test, it is important to…
Do you get intimidated by negotiations? Contrary to popular belief, being a negotiator does not require you to have a tough-minded personality, be pushy or demanding. Skilled negotiators are usually quite concerned about finding a solution or an arrangement that is satisfactory to both parties. They look for what are called “win-win” situations, where both…
“I am grateful for the digital marketing course.” This was Rosemary, a business owner, speaking as she graduated from the Digital Marketing Training. The training objective was to enable individuals to master how to market, acquire and retain customers online. This training saw students, business owners and digital marketing professionals join to sharpen their skills…
By Audrey Korir Are you guilty of these 6 common interview mistakes? We asked recruitment experts from Corporate Staffing Services, a leading HR Firm In Nairobi for the common mistakes to avoid during interviews, together with some helpful tips to ensure that it does not happen to you, have a look; 1. Under Preparing for…
As a customer care agent, Ann’s job was stressing her out. Even though resolving people’s problems was rewarding, she was losing her mind from dealing with angry customers who would yell at her for things she had no control of. Talking to multiple people in a day repeating the same thing over and over again…
For every college graduate, leaving the campus gates with the degree in your hands gives you enthusiasm for the career you want to build. But what happens when you start looking for employment and things don’t go as planned? Reality is, even with that Accounting degree, securing that that dream job is not a walk…