Community Forum

Research has shown that having poor interpersonal skills is why people don’t get promoted or even worse lose their jobs. This is because most workplac…

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The amalgamation of Nigeria of 1914 refers to the British colonial authorities' political and administrative merger of the Northern and Southern Prote…

Looking for a job can be very tasking. It takes a lot of time and energy because it is not something that can be done in a day. For some, it is as sim…

When I was a recruiter, I was asked a lot of smart questions that made me say, “Wow, this candidate is on top of her game.” But I also heard a lot tha…

How many jobs have you applied for and not heard from the recruiter? Next question….What job search methods are you using? If you been job hunting wit…

By Michelle Wanjiku An application letter or cover letter is the most important part of your job search and as such it needs to be done well and in an…

We are over with the festive and its time to focus on what is important to us this year. Well, if you did not get that job last year do not give up ye…

A CV is supposed to be a true representation of your work experience. It should be able to tell the employer about your professional history and your…

By Lilian Wamaitha Change is inevitable. And the same case applies when it comes to writing compelling curriculum vitae. Have you had the feeling that…

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My first resume was just a half-page long and the only feedback I received was that I should’ve included more work experience. When I got home, I immediately did a Google search because I (admittedly) didn’t know what I was doing. I went the other way for my next attempt and wrote my life story.

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By Selipha Kihagi When preparing for an upcoming interview for a job, it is only natural that you will go to browse various job interview tips. You wi…

You have just gone through the stress of a first interview and luckily you have aced it. The hiring manger now wants to bring you in for a second one.…

When I first moved to New York, I was a cover letter machine. I wrote to every sir or madam with a job opening. I expressed my interest in positions f…

By Lillian Wamaitha, How can I get a job without experience? Thousands of fresh graduates find themselves sooner than later asking this age-old questi…

I’ve read a lot of cover letters throughout my career. When I was a fellowship program manager, I reviewed them in consideration for more than 60 open…

Like the dreaded “Tell me about yourself,” the question, “Why are you interested in this position?” is sure to come up in an interview. And, even if i…

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This may seem like a softball, get to know you question—but really it’s your chance to make an unbelievable first impression. So don’t just spout of random anecdotes about your life or—worse—recite your resume (they already know that information!). We know it’s hard to brag about yourself, but you need to use this question to make it crystal clear why you’re awesome and why you’re the perfect person for this job.

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These are a couple of tips needed by interviewees to survive the rigorous interview sessions organised by employers. Job hunt is a very stressful aspe…

When you’re searching for a job, it can be easy to get so focused on getting hired that you overlook the red flags that can reveal a job or a company…

If you’re thinking about taking a new step in your career, your resume’s probably high on your mind. When’s the last time you updated it? How will you…