Job Search 'Tarmacking' Advice For Fresh Graduates | Career Point ...

You have just cleared with the 8-4-4 syllabus, wore that gown an you are given the ?power to lead? after the ?power to read?. Very happy, everyone is set to go out there, get a good job and start driving or even own a good house. However, what awaits you in the job market might be totally different from your thinking. The challenges of getting a job, even internships are now a challenge.

Some graduates will go to ?shags?, while others will hook up with friends in town and rent a house as they look for a job. Going to ?mashinani? is sometimes suicidal for these reasons.
1. Coz you may not access Internet to search for jobs or companies hiring.
2. Coz opportunities of networking are lower than in urban.

3. Surrounded by people who lack a common goal and you end up thinking like shags guys.
4. Only B.O.G teaching jobs- 12k are easily available and you become a village laughing stock.

Why would you purse engineering, law, medicine e.t.c then go sit at home and expect to get work experience? Worse, you have no one to challenge you there no opportunity for growth. Take an example of the late Samuel Wanjiru, I think if he came to Nairobi n see what people like ?CK of Haco Tigers? own, he would be challenged not to run over market goods and then pay a mere 3k or break stuff in pubs and then pay for destruction.... rather, he would make good investments with the money..... (R.I.P)

Some do not know where to start. The secret is to plan ahead; what you want in your career and how to get there. Get your jobs searching techniques right. Take initiative and be open-minded. I will discourage ?tarmacking? very strongly; do not start writing a hundred CVs and drop them in banks, media stations, colleges, hospitals, law firms, ministries e.t.c ?bila mpango?. In fact, these are just shredded or put to dust bins as soon as you leave, the human resource manager may never see them. Most firms have embraced IT and it?s much easier for the HR to get your CV if you sent it directly to her email, or the company?s email. However, some may keep hard copies but chances are they may call you much later if a position arises.

A smart job seeker requires a professional CV, not just a skeleton which most graduates have. Consult a friend to polish your CV or a recruitment agency that offers professional CV writing at a fee. It?s worth it. With this, assess your strengths and weaknesses focusing on the skills and abilities that will take you to the next job. Think of a career line that you could take and of course relate it to your skills and training.

?Job hunting? is a project in itself, so it requires initiation, planning, execution and closure. Developing you own marketing plan, familiarize with how you introduce yourself; be confident, clear and concise. How you respond to questions e.t.c. Also, acquaint yourself with interview questions and come up with a list of target companies you would like to work for and at least a contact in each company.

The first easiest job search technique is networking; though friends, relatives and direct contact. 60- 90% of jobs are found informally. Try to exchange information, acquire advice and referrals that will assist you in your job search. Attend social events like professional seminars/dinners, career fairs or even join a professional body where you increase your network. Of course be updated with what is happening in your field, world, Kenya e.c.t. Just be ?informed?. Do not fear to talk to friends, acquaintances or neighbors about your job search. In fact ?fear is the beginning of failure?. Also remember to keep a record of your contacts and nurse them.

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