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Read More ›Introduction Have you ever been for an interview and the salary question just pops up. Gbam! You were puzzled and wondering how you will answer this question without being seen as greedy [..]
Read More ›Introduction Having a work experience is quite essential in getting a job in Kenya today. However, why previous work experiences may be very important in getting a new job, for recent gr[..]
Read More ›Sharing your CV in PDF format allows people to view the document regardless of what word processor they are using. More importantly, it prevents formatting errors from cropping up due to wor[..]
Read More ›Most times students and even graduates run away from volunteering because they can’t just understand why they would work for free for anybody most especially when they come from very privi[..]
Read More ›If you’re really serious about fast-tracking your career, you can’t just ‘do your job,’ you need to OWN your career. You need to be intentional and focused to get there. Remember, th[..]
Read More ›So you just saw your dream job posted and you’re super excited but then, there’s just one problem: You literally have zero relevant work experience which is a requirement for the job. Sh[..]
Read More ›Making a great first impression is imperative to landing your dream job, building great relationships and success. Whether you are in an interview, trying to make sales or carrying out no[..]
Read More ›You are most likely to succeed in life if you use your talents to their fullest extent. Similarly, you’ll suffer fewer problems if you know what your weaknesses are, and if you manage thes[..]
Read More ›What do you want to do as a career? It may surprise you to know that some people who have been working for decades cannot answer this question. But sometimes we’ve known all along what we [..]
Read More ›You don’t have to be a professional athlete or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company to set goals. Instead, what you do have to be is an individual who desires success — whether in your caree[..]
Read More ›You’ve weighed the pros and cons and carefully assessed the impact. After in-depth consideration, you’ve decided to accept that new job, or launch your own business, or take time off to [..]
Read More ›You've been searching for a new job for the past six months, but you can't seem to find the right fit. With the new year, maybe it's time to throw out your old approach and try something d[..]
Read More ›No, it’s actually not normal to feel exhausted all the time. It’s pretty much a given that as a manager, you’re going to have more high-level responsibilities than the employees y[..]
Read More ›You may feel like shouting a triumphant "yes!" when the recruiter offers you the job, but you need to play it cool. After all the work you’ve done researching, applying and interviewing[..]
Read More ›1. Make Yourself a “Smack-in-the-Forehead” Obvious Fit When you apply for a job via an online application process, it’s very likely that your resume will first be screened by an app[..]
Read More ›1. Be a Referral Needless to say, it’s a powerful position to be in when someone has referred you to a company. He or she thought highly enough of you to suggest you to an employer, and[..]
Read More ›Have you ever done everything you could to get a job, but still didn’t get it? Truth is, sometimes, no matter how badly you want it you don't get the job. And while i[..]
Read More ›“So, what are your expectations in terms of salary ?” asks the interviewer. What you ask for during a salary negotiation doesn’t just influence how much you earn, it also tell[..]
Read More ›As a professional who is an expert in their field, or an entrepreneur who runs their own business, no matter what type of services you are selling, you are a brand, therefore you need to lea[..]
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