Alvin is an Industrial Engineering graduate and was working in the US as an Operations Excellence Leader before relocating for work here in Kenya. Wanting to come back to his homeland, Alvin knew the first thing he needed was to find something substantial to come home to – he needed a good job.
Like most Kenyan job seekers, finding a job would not be a walk in the park for Alvin. After going through a series of frustrations and disappointments, he came across a job advertisement that led him straight to Corporate Staffing Services and to the job he has today.
He shares his story in 4 questions;
Asked about his job search experience, Alvin says, “It was an extremely difficult process, especially because I was still living in the U.S. Employers were not responsive on the job ads that were placed and I was not getting any response to the inquiries I had made on emails.
“It was a tedious process that I had to endure for 6 months, but then I approached CSS (Corporate Staffing Services) and all that changed”.
So, what made you seek Corporate Staffing for a job?
I saw the job advertisement they had, and at that point it was just another ad I had stumbled on, but when I called and got in touch with Perminus Wainaina, that was the turning point for my career. (Perminus is a Recruitment Manager at Corporate Staffing Services)
I was able to schedule a meeting with him to discuss the job opportunity while on holiday in Kenya, and he promised that he was going to bring me back home. He lived up to his promise and that is how I landed the job I have today.
What can you tell others like you who would like to come back to Kenya but don’t know where to begin?
Just seek the guidance of the recruiters. It will eliminate a lot of head aches and save time and energy. Once the recruiters understand your skills and your value addition potential, they will do the hard work for you and the transition will be much smoother.
It’s a process that people in the diaspora are used to, but still in the infant stages in Kenya. Hopefully more employers will start using the services and eliminate the risk of losing out on skilled employees due to misunderstanding.
Job seekers in Kenya are skeptical about recruitment agencies, based on your experience, what can you tell them?
It’s like a market with willing buyer willing seller but with an agent who knows what your skills are and he / she can sell you to the potential employers. Through recruitment agencies, you meet the right employers who already know what you are capable of and how you will be adding value to their organization.
Being called into the interview then becomes just verification for both parties, since the time spent in the hiring process for employers and potential employees has been eliminated in the screening that was already done by the recruiting firm.
When asked if he would seek Corporate Staffing Services in a later time, Alvin says, “Most definitely”.
Alvin is now in his sixth month at Mobius Motors, Kenya working as a Supply Chain Manager and like him; you could get your job by seeking the services of a recruitment firm either directly or through recruitment personnel.
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I would love to talk to someone from C.S.S. if thats what it takes like Alvin. I’ve a BCom Finance and continuing with CPA. Many jobs need a business related course but it hasnt been easy for me.
Hi I have been working as a lecturer though it is not my line of profession,i am currently pursuing a degree in finances and banking did my CPA. But since my experience reflects so much on lecturing I am not being called to interviews for accounting and auditing. What can I do to change this .Barbara
Hallo guys,am a Diploma holder in Human resource management, I graduated last year and am yet to secure any job…help please
Hello,
I am a bachelor of business administration – accounting option graduate and CPA II certification plus 2 years 4 months experience in accounts and audit firm. I really need a job where I can advance career wise and contribute immensely to the organization. I am currently paid peanuts by Asians.
Hello, I am a Bsc Computer Science graduate, as at 04.12.2015, with excellent performance and have not yet got a job of my career where i can exercise my knowledge in IT field. How much do you charge for the whole process, up to that time when I get that dream job please.
Kindly let me know how I can get my Curriculum Vitae looked into,Am currently pursuing a Degree in Business Administration and Management.Human Resource Option.
Thank you
Regards
Susan M Nderitu
Hello Susan,
Kindly email a copy of your CV to cvwriting@corporatestaffing.co.ke explaining you want a CV review. One of our career advisers will get back to you.
Hae,am Sheila I Graduanted 3 Yrs Ago And Since Then No Job,i Ve Advancd Dip In B,nss Adm And Mgt,plz Help Me Get Job Thanku.
AM looking for a job a have a diploma in business management form Kenya institute of management.Kim and also a certificate in food production ,beverage sale and services.
Hello Bonface,
All our positions are posted on the website. Kindly visit our sit to see open positions and make an application for one that meets your qualifications.
Hallo I have read Alvin’s story which is inspiring and I believe that I too can get help from you. I did Dip in Business Administration and have been looking for a job with no success kindly assist me thank you.
Quite inspiring. CSS are really doing a good job.
i do have much experience regarding my job.am agood driver
who like facing challenges and seeing them through.now who can give me the job today?i need a job urgently.douglas mwangi..
hi css, have been applying various job and have not received any invitation for interview, how can you assist me.
I would like corporate staffing to help as l am having the same issue here pliz.is there any process n any charge attached.
Hallo team Corporate,
I am finding it tough getting a job with a diploma in Human Resource Management. Your help is of utmost importance. Thank you.
Please i would like to testfy like Him.please can u review my cv
I come for an interview,waiting for your positive response
Comment I urgently need an accounting job I have responded to various adverts without success your institution had my CV.kindly assist.
Very admirable story. Kindly please do consider me as I have a degree in personnel management and diploma in supply chain management. Currently am a procurement manager in a chain of laboratories’ organization with a healthy of experience ready to better my career.
I would like to get a big job as a procurement manager in an established organisation. Currently I work in a health facitu with over 10 branches in Kenya. (Kindly consider) as I have a lot of potential in procurement.
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i also have a problem in landing to a good job .i have a diploma in projects management how can you help
Kindly help me get a job. I graduated December 2014 with a diploma in Chemical and process engineering. Have never seen any company which needs a Chemical engineer
Hallos m also trying to get you but ts becoming hard may yu help m to get a job plis if you don’t mind I stay in Nairobi
Hello Yvonne,
Kindly visit our latest jobs section for positions you are suitably qualified, then make an application.
I hope to have a success story such as Alvin’s
hi…am Anne with bcom finance plz help get a job
I need to be connected to firms looking for experienced Operation managers.I have many years experience in operations with a financial institution at a managerial level
Good after noon?
i graduated last year with a diploma in mechatronics engineering. please help get a trainee job for more experience in engineering firm.
regards Denis kithinji
hey. thank you for sharing this story. It has really enlightened me.
I am a diploma holder in Business Management kindly assist me get a job too.
This is a motivating story!Thanks for sharing,at least now as a jobseeker I know what to do!
Regards
Also me am another person who have diploma in sales and marketing. please help
Hi! am a last year form four leaver, can I get any manual job as i await to go for further studies please?
Hi! am a last year form four leaver who is willing to do any manual job as I await to go for further studies, can I get one please?
Hi guys I would want to have a testimony like that of of brother Alvin please
Hey i wish you look into my cv and assisted in getting a job.Thank you
I have just read through Alvin’s story. I was a bit sceptical on recruitment agencies in Kenya, but now am willing to try it out. I recently winded my masters in Germany and planning to resettle back home through finding a suitable job.
i woud like my cv to be looked into and also get a better job. how can i be assisted? any charges, please inform.
BEST REGARDS,
MAIRA PHILIP
Hi. How can you please help me get ajob thru your company? Igraduated last year and am currently lookng for ajob. Am aholder of Bachelor of Science degree-chemistry option.
please,am also having the same problem of searching the job.i have diploma in business admin and degree in purchasing and supplies.please help me get a job.