If you are a Kenyan job seeker looking for your very first job in Kenya, switching careers or reentering the job market, you must admit that job hunting is a job in itself. Below are a few ideas on where to find jobs in Kenya.
1. NETWORKING- At times the only thing that you need to find jobs in Kenya is to network. Most Kenyan companies and other companies in general tend to rely mostly on employee referrals. Make a list of your friends, relatives and acquaintances and call each one of them and ask if they know of any openings that they could have heard of or recommend for you.
2. REGISTER WITH EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT FIRMS- Some employers usually advertise with recruitment firms so it would be advisable to register with these firms. On top of these, the recruiting firms usually assist job-seekers with better CV preparation and good interview skills. Example of recruiting firms that can help you find jobs in Kenya include:
- Adept management system (www.adeptsys.biz)
- Corporate staffing services (www.staff-kenya.com)
3. USE THE DAILLIES- This is a very popular method by job seekers who seek to find jobs in Kenya. You can always be sure to find numerous job postings on the local newspapers e.g. the standard newspaper and the daily nation.
4. ONLINE/INTERNET APPLICATIONS- Most organizations and companies are going green and prefer to advertise jobs in Kenya online. With online applications one can be able send a resume via Email. Some sites will allow you to submit a resume/CV to be on file for employers to browse when they have vacancies. A few examples of such websites include:
- www.careerpointkenya.com
- www.webarazacareers.com
- www.kenyanjobs.blogspot.com
- www.soaringblackeagle.blogspot.com
The search for Jobs in Kenya by a jobseeker is full of many options as can be noted above. The methods are not exhaustive and am sure there are other methods of finding jobs. Feel free to add any method in the comments section.
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