Written by In Kenya’s competitive job market, your CV is often the first impression you make on an employer. Recruiters may spend less than 30 seconds scanning it before deciding whether to shortlist you or move on. That means how you structure, write, and present your CV in 2025 can determine if you get called for interviews … Continue reading “How to Write a CV That Gets You Interviews in Kenya (2025 Guide)”
Written by A curriculum vitae, or CV, outlines your educational and professional experiences and qualifications. A CV is the standard document required by employers and recruiters during the recruitment process and can be a decisive factor in the advancement of your career. As a recent graduate or young professional with no more than 3 years experience, your … Continue reading “Formatting CV Tips for Young Professionals”
Hiring managers have limited time to review each application closely. Cluttering your resume with unnecessary information makes it difficult for anyone to find that wow factor. It is rule of thumb that a resume should be error free. The slightest aberration is unforgivable. But I’m sure you are aware of that. Let’s talk about what … Continue reading “Information You Should NEVER Include In Your CV”
When sending out your job application, there are cases where you are not asked to send a clear photograph of yourself. In such a case, your first impression to potential employers is your cover letter. A cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview or having your resume ignored (don’t you just … Continue reading “Secrets to making your Cover Letter stand out”
A cover letter is a document sent together with your CV to provide additional information on your skills and experience to prove to a potential employer that you are qualified for the job that you are applying for. When writing your cover letter, be sure to take time to personalize it. This is because it … Continue reading “Step by Step Guide to writing a Cover Letter”
Want a good CV? Something that can get you that dream job? To make you stand out? I believe that a good cv is like an advertisement. It needs to be long enough to get the message through but short and straight to the point. It is a pity that while in school we are … Continue reading “What Makes a Good CV/Resume?”
A CV is essential when applying for an internship. It must clearly display your personal details, experience & skills. Your CV should be appealing, easy to read and informative. An Internship enables you to gain an invaluable insight into the type of role you may be likely to undertake once you have actually graduated. Indeed, many companies … Continue reading “Writing a CV for an Internship”