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How I Landed A Finance Manager Job Through CSS

When the year began, you may have hoped and planned to get a new job, change careers, or even quit your job and start a business.

Were you able to follow through with your plans?

Raphael Mutisya applied for a job in January and reported to work in March, just before the pandemic took a toll on the job market. I recently had a chat with him and this is what he had to say.

On 24th January 2020, we advertised a Finance Manager job for our client, Uplands Premium Dairies on our website, and other partner websites. We received over 500 applications. Of those, we shortlisted 20 for the first interview, where we recommended five candidates for the client interview, and ultimately one of them got the job!

What has your career journey been like?

I am a Finance and Administration professional with over 10 years of experience in the ‘Finance world,’ if I may put it that way. I started out as an accountant in the fruit processing industry. Thereafter, I was appointed the chief accountant of a locally owned brewery. I worked there for five years before moving to my previous role, at a logistics company, this time, as the finance and operations general manager. I was here for about 8 years. At the beginning of this year, I decided that it was time for a change.

Where did you hear about Corporate Staffing and the job opportunity?

I have known about Corporate Staffing for a long time. Through their website, I see the job opportunities that are available. Every time I saw a job opportunity I thought I qualified for, I would apply and wait for feedback.

That is how I came across the Finance Manager job advertised on the Corporate Staffing website and decided to apply. At the time, I was still employed, but decided to give this job opportunity a try.

How was the application and interview process?

The application process for me was very smooth. Because I had seen the job advertisement on the Corporate Staffing website, all the details on how to send my application were there. I sent my application and a few days later, got the call inviting me for the first interview. The interview process was also smooth as details were provided beforehand. There was good communication. After the first interview, I was later invited for the second interview with the client. I was later informed that I had been their preferred candidate. I have now settled into my new role, and I couldn’t be happier!

Did you think you would get the job?

The thing about applying for jobs is that you can never be really sure that you will get it. However, I am a very optimistic person. And that is what I held on to, right from the time I submitted my application.

Many job seekers are losing hope in applying for jobs during this time. What can you tell them?

Although the economy has taken a hard hit with the ongoing pandemic, it is still running. As such, you may find jobs that are relevant to your area of expertise, or you may need to enhance your skillset to keep up with the current job market. If it is short courses you will take, you do that. Because when you get that job, you will realize that all you did was not in vain.

All in all, always be optimistic because something will surely come through.

29 Comments

  14. Kindly subscribe to our daily job alerts. This way, you will be notified whenever there is an opportunity in your area of expertise.

  15. i have over 8 experience in customer service and sales having worked with best companies in Africa as customer service manager ans in the field of sales.also would like to follow raphael route.has been visiting your website to no avail

  16. I’ m also glad to read this..hopefully with many trials we will one day land to a good gesture..all the best Mr Raphael and to CSS God bless u for good work done

  17. Very encouraging and patience pays. Thanks cooperate staffing for always giving us range of job opportunities, am optimistic I will get a potential job in Human Resource or Administration.

  19. Corporate Staffing doing a wonderful job of connecting candidates to potential employers. God bless you

  20. Congrats on landing the job , hopeful mine on the pipeline too . Cooperate staffing keep up the good work.

  21. Am optimistic that one day I will land my dream. Job I’ve been applying Jobs advertised by corporate staffing for more the 5 years. I have never been invited for interview even on applications I feel I qualified for. Am encouraged by the above message. My day will come.

  22. This is so encouraging.
    The economy is still running despite its’ hard hit by the ongoing pandemic.
    Thanks CSS for the good work.
    Also hoping to make a career shift.
    Asst Accountant,
    Sarova Hotels.
    Bcom, Accounting.
    CPA.

  24. not bad!On my side i have been submitting applications to the corporate staffing,i have never had the opportunity to be invited for the interview.I almost thought recruitment agencies are not real.
    anyway,will keep trying.

  25. A motivating story from Mutisya and good work corporate staffing for the job updates .

  28. This is so inspiring.

    Myself I’m looking for job for long not getting one.i hope to be like Raphael.

    I have 7 years years experience B.COM FINANCE and CPA finance.

  29. This is quite encouraging message from Raphael Mutisya. I am also happy of cooperate staffing services for updating job seekers on range of job opportunities. I am also optimistic as I always visit this page for potential job opportunities in the field of Agriculture and Agribusiness

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