Career guides
Plain advice for finding work in Kenya, written by the team that reads CVs and shortlists candidates every day. No fluff, no paid placements.
CVs and cover letters
How to make your CV readable by applicant tracking systems
Why some strong CVs never reach a human, and the formatting and wording choices that help recruitment software read yours correctly.
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How to write a cover letter employers actually read
A simple four-paragraph structure for cover letters and application emails, with examples you can adapt for Kenyan job adverts.
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How to write a CV that gets shortlisted in Kenya
What Kenyan recruiters look for in the first 30 seconds, the sections that matter, and the mistakes that get good candidates rejected.
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Writing your first CV as a fresh graduate in Kenya
How to fill a CV when you have little or no formal work experience, using attachments, projects, volunteering and leadership roles.
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Interviews
Common interview questions in Kenya and how to answer them
The questions Kenyan interview panels ask most often, what they are really testing, and how to build an answer that is honest and specific.
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How to answer competency-based interview questions with the STAR method
A step-by-step way to answer "tell us about a time when" questions, with worked examples and a template for preparing your own stories.
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Questions to ask at the end of an interview
Good questions to ask an interview panel, the ones to avoid, and how your questions can leave a strong final impression.
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How to do well in an online video interview
How to prepare your connection, setup and answers for interviews on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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Job search
Documents Kenyan employers ask for, and how to get them
A checklist of the certificates and clearances Kenyan employers commonly request, from the KRA PIN to the certificate of good conduct, and where to get each one.
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How to spot fake jobs and recruitment scams in Kenya
The warning signs of fake job adverts and recruitment fraud in Kenya, how to check an overseas recruitment agency, and what to do if you are targeted.
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Graduate trainee and internship programmes in Kenya: how to get in
How graduate trainee programmes and paid internships work in Kenya, when they open, and how to prepare for aptitude tests and assessment centres.
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How to build a LinkedIn profile that recruiters find
Practical steps to set up a LinkedIn profile that shows up in recruiter searches in Kenya, from your headline to recommendations.
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How to find an industrial attachment in Kenya and make it count
When to start looking for an attachment, how to write an attachment request letter, and how to turn a few months of placement into evidence for your first job.
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How to follow up after a job application or interview
When and how to follow up on a job application in Kenya, a thank-you email template after interviews, and how to respond to rejection.
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Careers by field
Accounting and finance careers in Kenya: CPA, ICPAK and your first role
How professional accounting qualifications work in Kenya, which skills employers test, and how to move from accounts assistant to finance manager.
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Engineering careers in Kenya: EBK registration and building experience
How engineers register with the Engineers Board of Kenya, why programme accreditation matters, and how graduate engineers build the experience employers want.
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Nursing careers in Kenya: qualifications, licensing and getting hired
The routes into nursing in Kenya, how licensing with the Nursing Council works, where nurses are hired and how to stand out for your first post.
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Teaching careers in Kenya: TSC registration and finding a post
How to qualify and register as a teacher in Kenya, the difference between TSC, board of management and private school posts, and how to apply well.
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At work
How to resign professionally in Kenya: notice, final dues and references
How much notice to give under the Employment Act, how to write a resignation letter, what your final dues should include and why your certificate of service matters.
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Probation periods in Kenya: your rights and how to pass
How long probation can last under the Employment Act, what notice applies, and practical steps to get confirmed in your new job.
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Your employment contract in Kenya: what it must include
What the Employment Act requires in a written contract, the leave you are entitled to, and the clauses to read carefully before you sign.
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Pay and salary
How to negotiate your salary in Kenya
How to research a fair range, answer "what are your expectations", compare offers on take-home pay and benefits, and negotiate without losing the offer.
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Your Kenyan payslip explained: PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy
What every line on a Kenyan payslip means, how statutory deductions are worked out, and a full example from gross to net pay.
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