By Perminus Wainaina Are you working in your dream job? If you had a chance to go back, would you still follow the same career path? You might choose to change a few aspects of your journey or decide a different career altogether. Unfortunately, there’s no way to go back and change these decisions. Does…
By Perminus Wainaina Are you working in your dream job? If you had a chance to go back, would you still follow the same career path? You might choose to change a few aspects of your journey or decide a different career altogether. Unfortunately, there’s no way to go back and change these decisions. Does…
When I started writing my CV in search of a job, I always thought that having a long list of school and volunteering activities would look good on it. I later had a sit down with a professional CV Writer who explained that most of what I had listed did not necessarily need to be…
What does it mean to be smart? You may think that having a high IQ is everything but are you emotionally intelligent? Emotional intelligence is being aware of your actions and feelings – and how they affect those around you. It also involves being aware of how others are feeling and responding appropriately. It’s having…
Samuel lost his parents when he was nine years old. His aunt, who lived in Korogocho slums, took him in. Life, for him, was not easy as his aunt would do menial jobs in order to fend for both her children and Samuel. “Sometimes the jobs were hard to come by and during such times,…
Are you looking to build and advance in your career? Well, the following training opportunities will help you do just that. Enroll today to secure your chance! 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…
“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.”- Miles Davis Are you the kind of person who skips from task to task, always checking emails, organizing something, making a call or running an errand? If you are, then this means that you often subscribe to the idea that “staying busy” means you’re working hard…
By Audrey Korir Ask any entrepreneur you know for business advice and you will often hear them tell you, “Starting the business is the easier part, the hard part lies in sustaining it!” For you to run your business successfully you need to extensively plan and strategize for both good and bad times. Our Kenyan…
I had just gotten promoted to a role I had wanted since I joined the company. I did not know my promotion would come so soon, but I received it happily. The pressure soon became a daily part of my work. I was missing deadlines, was absent every chance I got to be and would…
Are you in project management? Do you intend to make a career switch and join the industry? Project Management is definitely a top career choice. Why you ask? Simple, Project managers are always in demand! No matter what the industry, qualified professionals are always needed to plan and provision the work. Project managers determine strategies…
Great Leaders aren’t born, they are made. They learn how to be good leaders through training, hard work, determination experience, intuition, and effort. How can you be one? Even in leadership it is very possible to make mistakes from time to time. However, the power lies in how you overcome them and use them as…
Technology is continuously evolving. As such marketers and entrepreneurs are prompted to dive into digital marketing, in a bid to increase brand awareness, reach their target market and ultimately, drive sales and profit. Digital marketing is becoming one of the most challenging, creative, fulfilling, rewarding and ever-changing career paths available today. Like any discipline, there…
By Audrey Korir Whenever a recruiter asks “do you have any questions for me?” Please let your answer always be “YES!” It may catch you off-guard because you feel as though you have covered absolutely everything in the interview. However, your best bet should be to respond to this question than to politely decline. Why…
Accounting jobs in Kenya are among the most sought-after job categories. The accounting sector is generally an indispensable department in any company. Despite this fact, competition for accounting jobs in Kenya is fierce. How then can you stand out? Fredrick Ocholla , a qualified accountant with over five years in the job market had firsthand…
By Perminus Wainaina Relationships. This is a term you will rarely hear in a professional setup. Relationships, however, have a part to play when it comes to your career growth and success. Anthony, during our one on one career coaching session, expressed his frustration of not getting a job for the last two years. “I…
Your CV is your only shot to present the best version of yourself, and ultimately make a potential employer want to see the rest of you. As such, you need an effective CV that will hold the recruiter’s attention and persuade potential employers that you are worthy of an interview. How then do you ensure…