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I want to tell you something that most people in my industry will not say out loud. A CV does not get you a job. It gets you a conversation. That is its only job. To make someone pick up…
Amara was not looking for a new job. The new job found her. A former colleague had moved to a company she had always respected and had sent her a message one Tuesday afternoon. A role had opened up, and…
Amina had eight years in marketing. She had launched digital marketing campaigns that actually moved numbers, managed budgets that would make some managers nervous, and built a brand presence for a mid-sized company in Nairobi from almost nothing into something…
Derick Misango did not come to me with a long story. He came with one sentence. “I just failed a background check on a role I really wanted, and I think my CV had something to do with it.” He…
Cate had been in customer service for five years and was ready to move into operations. She had the experience, she had the drive, and she had spent the last six months applying for roles that she was genuinely qualified…
I am not here to tell you that AI is bad. It is not bad. It is actually quite remarkable when you use it for the right things. Researching a company before an interview. Drafting a cover letter, you then…
I recently had an interview coaching session with one of my clients who had received mixed signals from an interview she had recently attended. She was more than convinced that she had impressed the interview panel and was almost certain…
There is a question that comes up in almost every interview, and almost every candidate handles it the same way. Tell me about yourself. It sounds simple. It is not. And the way most people answer it is the reason…
Njeri had applied for the same level of role three times in two years and had not made it past the first round in any of them. She was not bothered by rejection; she had thick skin, but three times…
If you’ve been job hunting lately, you’ve probably noticed that interviews don’t feel the same anymore. What used to be predictable, “Tell me about yourself,” “Why should we hire you?” has evolved into something more detailed, more practical, and sometimes…
Mike, a junior accountant, was always dedicated to his work; he crunched numbers diligently and ensured the accuracy of financial records. Despite his commitment and skills, he remained stuck for long in the same role as his colleagues climbed the…
As a professional CV writer, I’ve reviewed more than 500 CVs over the years. And if there’s one thing I’ve noticed, is that the CVs I receive today are different from the ones I used to review a few years…
Many professionals who want promotions always tend to focus on meeting deadlines, producing quality work, and becoming experts in their technical roles. All of that matters, but if you’ve worked long enough, you’ve probably noticed that the people who move…
Going for a second interview is a pretty wild mix of excitement and nerves. It means you’ve already managed to impress the hiring team, which is huge, and now you are genuinely just one step away from landing the job….
The higher you go in your career, the more the interview changes. When you’re interviewing for an entry-level or mid-level role, most of the questions revolve around what you know and what you can do. But when you’re handling leadership…
Do you offer strategies on how to answer interview questions confidently? This is a question that Sammy asked when he was inquiring about our interview coaching services. What prompted him to take a step to hone his interview skills was…
Nobody truly discovers the quality of their leadership when everything is going according to plan. It’s easy to lead when targets are being met, customers are happy, budgets are healthy, and employees feel secure. During such times, even average leaders…
Most job seekers think the work of their CV is to tell recruiters where they’ve worked, what they’ve studied, and what skills they have. And while that’s partly true, it’s also where many CVs fall short. Because there’s a big…
Ever had one of those instances where someone has said, “Wow, you’re really good at this, you should teach it!”? Maybe you have been in your career for a while now, learned tons of valuable things and sit there thinking…
You applied for a position, got shortlisted, attended the interview, but unfortunately, things didn’t go your way. Then, a few weeks or months later, another opportunity opens up within the same organization. You apply again and, to your surprise, they…