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By Lisa Osiako “Two years ago, I had to quit my job and move to a different town to take care of my ailing mother. She is now feeling much better. As such, I would like to get back into the job market. However, I have applied for several jobs now without much success. Not even an interview invite has come my way. Could it be because of the employment history gap on my CV? Do I stand a chance at getting a job as compared to those who have been in the job market most recently? Also, is it possible for me to cover the gap on my resume and at the end of the day make it look appealing to a potential employer?” Your CV is usually the tool that makes you stand out to a potential employer. It is either the first or last impression you get to make to an employer. You may have left work for various reasons, you could have been fired, you could have decided to travel, or even to take care of your child. Whatever your reason may be, your CV needs to give you confidence when you are rea...

By Lisa Osiako 2018 is coming to an end, and with its end, comes 2019. We all have different thoughts on how the year has been. Some have had amazing years, while others have had not so good years. Getting into 2019 however, there are some things we need to leave behind, and start on a clean slate come the New Year. Here are a few: 1. Being conned for jobs Many of us can attest to the fact that the rise of conmen in the country has risen. Innocent individuals are taken advantage of simply because they are desperate. “I was once asked for money and without thinking, I simply sent it. I was asked for more, to ‘bribe’ this person’s boss, and make me get the job. I only realized it was a scam when I went to the offices and was told that said man did not work there. By then, he had switched off his phone and disappeared with all the money. I learned my lesson the hard way.” Never pay to get a job. Counter-check and ensure that the interviews and jobs you are bei...

I have been working for a manufacturing company in Nairobi as a procurement officer for the last two years. Last week, however, my boss announced that starting January the company will be conducting lifestyle audits on all its employees. Is this legal and I’m I compelled to give my boss access to my bank details and details on my side hustle? I don’t want the fact that I have a business to hurt my chances of retaining the job. In the last few months, lifestyle audits have become a sort of trend, especially in the public sector because of the rampant increase in corruption. This has been welcomed by many Kenyans and some private companies are also looking to implement the same. First, it is not legal for employees in private firms to be subjected to lifestyle audits unless the company provides a good reason as to why they want to implement one such as in cases of fraud or theft of company money. However, there are circumstances in which it is completely okay for the employer ...

By Lisa Osiako “I recently lost my job, and I am looking for one now. I have seen people posting on social media and job recruitment agencies that they are looking for a job. I am not sure what approach to take so as to notify my network that I am job searching. Is using social media a good idea? How do I do that without my contacts feeling like they are doing me a favor?” It is okay to let people know that you are looking for a job, and what exactly you are looking for in the job. In many cases, it is your networks that will in one way or the other help you. You never really know who in your network may know about an opening that is a perfect match for you. Also your chances of being considered for a job increase when you have someone connected to the company or job. Make the best out of your connections, not leaving behind your social media networks. SEE ALSO >>>   7 Commandments Of Networking You Didn’t Know You Are Breaking How then do you go abou...

By Ruoro Kairu “Hi. My name is John. I’m not sure if I want to be working here in 2019. I really do not like my job, I look forward to leaving work and be anywhere else. And each morning, I get anxious about the fact that I have to go to work. Don’t get me wrong, I work in a decent place, but I just don’t think it’s for me. Should I quit and look for something I like, or should I hang in there since getting a job nowadays is pure agony?” This message was recently sent to our inbox and I have been pondering on the best way to respond.   Dear John, Being in a workplace you don’t enjoy can be a dreadful thing. Most of your active time is spent at work, so the bare minimum should be you tolerating your workplace. Being in the wrong career is not an uncommon practice. According to Africa Check and various other statistic firms, there are seven million unemployed people in Kenya as of 2017. Out of this figure, 1.4 million have been actively looki...

By Lisa Osiako “ I had been eyeing a promotion for the longest time. Ever since I got into this company five years prior, I knew I was now ready to advance in my career. Three trials later, I was still at the same place in my career, despite being overly confident that I stood a chance at securing the promotions that were open. Those who had worked in the company for a shorter time came and within two years of them joining the company, they would be promoted while I was left out of it all. It became frustrating as I did not know what the problem was. Was it me or were my bosses just trying to frustrate me through this whole process ?” These are the words echoed by many individuals who despite feeling they are ready for a promotion, they do not get it. We take a look at some of the issues that many be the reason behind you missing out on that promotion, and how to counter them: RELATED ARTICLE >>> How I Landed A Promotion Four Months Into A New Job 1. You do not...

Would you say 2018 has been a successful year for your career? Maybe you have been putting in the hours, meeting your targets and following the employee handbook to the letter. Still, as the year draws to a close, your efforts seem wasted because you didn’t get the promotion you were hoping and your performance review results were just average. If this sounds like you, it is important to realize there are things you can do as an employee that will give you the kind of results you are looking for. Over the years, as an entrepreneur, I have come to identify a few characteristics that my most valuable employees share. 1. They Think Like Managers When you think of yourself as your own boss, you begin to take charge of your career in a powerful way. Your goals become more defined and you find a way to plug into the company’s goals so your contribution is noticeable. My best employees have self-drive, they show initiative and they like to put themselves in my shoes, coming up with...

Getting a job at Red Cross Kenya is a big dream for most people. This is mainly because they offer a work-life balance, pay well and give amazing benefits. However, getting a job there is not an easy thing. I spoke to Brenda who managed to get a project assistant position at Red Cross and this is what she had to say about how they managed to land a job there. How did you start working at Red Cross? I had been a member of Red Cross throughout University so when I was about to graduate I decided to volunteer at the organization. I studied Psychology so I knew I wanted to work for an NGO. The first thing I did was find out what they needed in order for someone to become a volunteer. They wanted a CV and certificates but in my case, since I hadn’t graduated yet, my transcripts. So I just dropped them at the office in Kisumu and hoped for the best. Well for the volunteer post there was no interview really, what happened was after dropping my application I had to wait for around two to...

In his 24 years of ruling the country, he was a man everyone revered and feared. Nobody wanted to cross his path for fear of facing the music. However, just like every coin, he too had his other side. There is much more to this man than what we knew. At 94, Kenya’s second president Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi has for a long time been believed to be living healthy by having vegetables from his vast Kabarak farm as his meal. However, sources reveal that is not the case. In real sense, he is a ‘carnivore’, slaughtering a sheep every day for his meal. One would therefore wonder how at his age, he appears to be so strong. Perhaps his longevity can be attributed to genetics, and not food. His family is after all known for longevity. Diet aside,  Lee Njiru  shares some of the valuable lessons he got from his boss, Moi: Laughter is the best medicine He laughed very often, even in public. Whenever comedians such as the late Ojwang came to perform at State House, he laug...