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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…
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…
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…
Have you ever walked out of a presentation and realized you only remembered one or two things the speaker said? It’s not because the speaker didn’t talk enough. In fact, sometimes the opposite is true. Many speakers believe that the…
Effective project management has become more crucial than ever before. Project Management Professionals (PMPs) serve as the key players in successful projects, ensuring that initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and to stakeholders’ satisfaction. PMPs must cultivate diverse skills…
There is a project manager somewhere wondering why, despite having reports, indicators, and regular meetings, their project still seems to be struggling. Because on paper, everything looks right. The log frame is complete, data collection tools are available, progress reports…
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…
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…
PMP certification may sound like something meant only for project managers. Many people think that at first. But there is more to it than managing projects. Have you ever looked at a CEO or director and wondered how they got…
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…
Excel is one of those tools that almost everyone has heard of, but have you ever stopped to think about how much more it can do beyond simple calculations and tables? Many professionals use Excel every day, yet only a…
Ruth had basic knowledge of advanced Excel skills, and she sought advanced Excel jobs, thinking that her basic knowledge would open doors for her. She had relevant experience as a finance officer, but she was overlooked because her CV didn’t…
You come across a Project Manager vacancy at a well-known NGO. You meet the academic qualifications. You have years of experience coordinating activities, managing teams, and delivering projects. You submit your application feeling confident. A few weeks later, you receive…
A few years ago, writing a CV was considered a skill. Today, anyone can generate one in minutes. A few prompts into AI, a quick copy and paste, and suddenly you have a document that looks professional. The problem? So…
Forget the heavy textbooks and formal certifications for a second. When you’re actually in the thick of it, dealing with real people, unexpected workplace drama, and big team goals, the job looks completely different. You quickly realize that the most…
There was a time when being an accountant meant sitting behind a desk with stacks of receipts, invoices, bank statements, and spreadsheets. Hours would be spent entering figures line by line, double-checking calculations, and making sure every transaction was recorded…
You know that moment you’re in an interview and you know very well that you need a break, maybe to take some water, catch your breath, or use the washroom? But you don’t know how to go about it because…
I know many of you can relate to how job interviews can feel like auditions you didn’t rehearse for. Imagine how you walk in. Smile and feel a little anxious. And you’re thinking, ‘how do I make them remember me?’…
Digital marketing helped James get a promotion that many people thought would go to someone else. He was not the most experienced person on his team. In fact, several colleagues had worked at the company longer than he had. Yet…