Written by Introduction The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, is committed to empowering youth by recognizing and certifying skills acquired outside formal education through Recognition of Prior Learning Program (RPL). Many young Kenyans have developed valuable competencies through infor-mal training, work experience, apprenticeships, or self-employment, yet these skills often go … Continue reading “All You Need to Know About the Nyota Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program 2026”
Written by Industrial attachments are a critical part of a your academic journey. Not only do they provide the much-needed hands-on experience, but they also act as stepping stones to full-time employment opportunities. However, finding an industrial attachment, especially in Kenya, can be challenging due to various reasons, such as the short-term nature of these positions which … Continue reading “Looking for an Industrial Attachment in Kenya? Start here…”
Written by The Kenyan web space is littered with countless job listing websites that try to cater for different and/or all career levels and industries. The effect of having such a high number of options could be decision paralysis, not knowing where to start and what is the best option for you. This also has resulted in … Continue reading “Top Job Search Websites in Kenya”
Aptitude tests have become an integral part of the modern recruitment process. These assessments are designed to evaluate a candidate’s cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and potential for success in a specific role. From entry-level positions to executive roles, various industries utilize aptitude tests to gauge a candidate’s suitability for a position. In this article, we’ll … Continue reading “Mastering Aptitude Tests: Types, Examples, and Winning Preparation”
Preparing for an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it’s important to put in the effort to make a good impression. Getting ready for an interview is an important part of your job search. Having a plan can help you stand out from the crowd and keep you calm during the interview. Your interview … Continue reading “Preparing for an Interview: Tips & Steps”
Each time I walked into an interview room, the questions that always linger in my head are what are they looking for? What skills should I market myself with? Each job seeker out there want the correct answer to each interview question that they might be asked. But importantly everyone wants to know how to … Continue reading “Looking for a Job? Here are the Top Soft Skills Needed by Employers”
Speculative job application is one of the most proactive way of finding a new job when you need a change or a step up in your career. What do you do when you can’t find a suitable vacancy to apply for after scouring the web for hours? Or when all the vacancies you can apply … Continue reading “What is a Speculative Application & How to Write a Spontaneous Application”
Every once in a while, A Kenyan on Twitter, usually a recent graduate or a young professional will serve the timeline some chilling thread about their career struggles. A while ago, @nzots served us this thread. Yesterday, it was @wyregi_‘s turn, and just like @nzots thread, thousands related to it… Here’s how @wyregi_, a fresh … Continue reading “Graduate Chronicles: A night in Industrial Area, how I ended up packaging bottle tops 6 Months after graduating with an Engineering Degree”
Story by Ivy Gathu Last week, I wrote about my journey in mastering rejection, which if you have not read can be found here. The ultimate test for this came in April, I had been job hunting for around 6 months in between getting some consultancy opportunities. During the months of March and April, I allocated more … Continue reading “How Not to Screw Up a Job Interview – From a Real Life Experience”
The world of job hunting is changing dramatically right now, primarily because of social media. If you haven’t been paying attention to social media, and particularly to LinkedIn, you have some catching up to do. You cannot afford to ignore LinkedIn today. I find many job seekers confuse the intelligent use of social media with … Continue reading “How To Use LinkedIn for Job Searching”