Top Tips for CV Writing

The most perfect/wonderful/killer/sublime/compelling/seductive CV – ever!

Search for CV writing and you’ll get nearly 5 million results. So why are grown-up men and women still making fundamental mistakes? Common reasons are that they:
-       rush at it and don’t plan
-       don’t take advice
-       don’t put themselves in the place of the employer who will be reading CVs
-       think one version of a CV will suit all jobs
-       don’t read any of the above 5 million articles
Here are some questions to ask yourself, with some possible answers from the perfect candidate….

What’s your CV for?

No job in mind yet, just want to get a draft together to help me realise what I’ve done and what my experience and skills are. I review it every six months to ensure I’m thinking critically about my skills and achievements, then I’m not caught out if I see a job with a short deadline. Even if they need an online application form, I’ve got all my employment history to hand. The process of reviewing a CV is as important as the end product; it’s really made me realise what I’m good at….and also where I need to develop, so it’s helped me with my Professional Development Plan.

…and a speculative CV? 

...to introduce myself or pitch for work – again, tailor to the organisation, do your homework, find out if there is a desired format. Make it just one stage in a process: the other stages could be: initial phone call, email, follow-up call.

What do you want an employer to notice?

That I’ve got the basics; to give them an overview. Also, to make a good first impression, so really striking use of language, ‘action’ words (eg negotiated, managed, delivered, revised’ etc) succinctly describing my achievements. And to be as concise as possible if it’s going to get 30 seconds of their time

Same CV for any job?

No, I have to match my experience and skills to a specific job; I currently have about 10 CVs, probably with about 80% of the content in common. I show it to people who know my work to check I’m doing myself justice; it’s too easy to miss the wood for the trees.

How should CVs link with covering letters?

I need to make sure my CV and letter dovetail and complement each other effectively. The covering letter typically fleshes out the examples from my CV which best show I can meet the job and person specification of the role I’m applying for. And I have the chance to write in full sentences, so I can show I can write well and perhaps convey some of my personality.
And I always imagine an employer is looking over my shoulder asking, ‘why are you telling me that?’ If I can’t justify something  it needs re-writing or removing.

Top Tips 

Style: concise, succinct. Think report style not novel.
Layout: keep it clear and accessible. A jumble of underlining, bold, italic and 98 different fonts will give anyone a headache.
Typos: proof-reading is an art. You need to read one word at time. Print out your CV, mark any mistakes, read each word slowly and separately out loud, then ask someone to do the same, then do it again.
Gaps in CVs: health, prison, raising a family – prepare an explanation which does not have to be an apology or defensive.
Jargon: unless you know the reader understands the jargon of your current or recent roles, KISS: keep it simple, stupid!
Opening personal statements/profiles: including one at all increases a reader’s expectation that it’s going to mark your CV out from the next one. If you can’t think of a paragraph that’s really going to set you apart, don’t bother.
Interests and hobbies: a list of sports teams you were in, countries you’ve visited, films you’ve seen, do not on their own, convey you are an interesting person whom everyone will love and bond with. Be specific and relevant.

Curriculum Vitae writing tips

Keep your curriculum vitae simple. Your curriculum vitae must be concise. Your curriculum vitae must be easy to read. Your curriculum vitae must sell you. And your curriculum vitae must be tailored to what the reader is looking for.
These CV and letter principles apply to all career moves. Having a good CV is essential for full-time jobs, part-time, internal, external, promotions, new jobs, career changes, internships and work experience placements - wherever an employer or decision-maker is short-listing or interviewing or selecting applicants.
Short-listed and successful candidates are invariably the people who provide employers with the best CVs and best covering letters.
A CV does not have to be a text document. It can be a video. If a picture tells a thousand words, imagine what moving pictures can convey about you. The technology exists now for anyone to create a video CV, and to upload it onto a website - including this one.
These notes are therefore not restricted to text-based CVs. The principles are good for your video CV too. Text or Video - the same principles apply.
How you perform at the interview or group selection is of course crucial, but only the people with the best CVs and letters get to that stage.
CV writing is a form of marketing or advertising, when the product is you.
This is especially so now when you can publish your CV - and/or video CV onto websites.
Opportunities increasingly enable you to create an impressive 'new-media CV' and then to proactively market yourself to employers where you can be seen, and also referenced by you in letters and hard-copy documents.
Your CV must sell you to a prospective employer, and compete against other applicants who are also trying to sell themselves. So the challenge in CV writing is to be more appealing and attractive than the rest.
This means that your curriculum vitae must be presented professionally, clearly, and in a way that indicates you are an ideal candidate for the job, i.e., you possess the right skills, experience, behaviour, attitude, morality that the employer is seeking. The way you present your CV effectively demonstrates your ability to communicate, and particularly to explain a professional business proposition.
Put yourself in the shoes of the employer: write down a description of the person they are looking for. You can now use this as a blue-print for your CV. The better the match the more likely you are to be called for an interview.
If you find it difficult to match your own CV description to the requirements of the role, then perhaps the role isn't for you. There's little or no point distorting or falsifying yourself in order to get a job. If you falsify yourself in your CV you'll be unlikely to provide the necessary proof of your claims at interview, and even if you manage to do this and to get the job, then you'll not be able to do the job enjoyably without stress.
Obviously lying in a CV is a risky strategy, especially about qualifications, and you should avoid any such temptation. Better to be proud and confident of who you are. Integrity and reputation are more important than qualifications. A CV with a lie is an embarrassment, or even a dismissal, waiting to happen, sometimes years later when you've a lot more to lose.
Blow your own trumpet, emphasise your characteristics, your capabilities and achievements - this is all fine - but know where to draw the line. Positive emphasis and strong presentation is good; falsehoods are not.
On the point about 'blowing your own trumpet' (presenting yourself within the CV in a very positive light) - many people find this difficult, especially those with strong 'sensing' personalities, who see life in terms of bare facts (make time to see the personality section, and read Jung, Myers Briggs, etc - it will help you understand a lot about yourself). If you are one of these people (in fact many people are) try to get help from someone creative and enthusiastic to assist you in interpreting and writing very positive phrases and descriptions about you for your CV. In your CV it's important to emphasise your attributes in strong, relevant and expressive terms; modesty doesn't work particularly well on any CV.
Additionally, there is a widely held school of thought that writing such statements - powerful descriptions about yourself, your personality and your strengths and capabilities - actually helps you to become even more like the person you describe. It's related to NLP, self-talk, self-belief, and positive visualisation: we tend to live up to our claims when we write them down and commit to them. Creating a positive CV for ourselves helps us to grow and to become how we want to be.

Banking Careers Branch Managers

Banking Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Several Banks. Our various bank clients wish to recruit the following:
Branch Managers
Job Ref MN 5856
Due to their expansion plans, our various bank clients in Tier 1, 2, and 3 wish to recruit Branch Managers countrywide.
Applicants should be serving already as Branch or Assistant Branch managers.
Please indicate whether you are in a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 bank currently.Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.
You SHOULD disclose your current salary.
Apply before 22nd November to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Personal Brand: Perfecting Your Professional Image

In every workplace, professional image is very important. Your appearance comes first followed by your voice then behavior. What you wear indicates how seriously you take your job, recognize your position and pay attention to detail.
How to Self Sabotage
1. Wearing clothes that you purchased 5 – 10 years ago. If you don’t keep up with trends you are perceived to be non creative, lack innovation and paying little attention to things around you.
2. Wearing clothes with multiple floral. This shows lack of coordination, style and inner ability to plan. Stick to black, grey, navy, white, charcoal, red, deep pink and green.
3.  Poor fitting. If your clothing appears too big then you will appear sloppy and insecure. If it’s too tight then it will look like you do not care to notice details and amends.
4. Wearing faded shirts, shoes with worn out heels, worn out leather belts or carrying an overused bag, indicates a lack of attention to detail and fashion trends.
5. Being too cool or too casual: If you work in a formal environment and continue to appear in jeans and simple tops then you appear not to value professionalism. Ensure that you dress appropriately.
6. Grooming skills: Too much perfume may be offensive while too little shows poor grooming. Chipped nails or nail polish shows that you do not care and are insensitive. Unkempt hair creates the worst impression.
7. Makeup: If you do not put on makeup it makes you look dull and unprepared for professional presence. On the other hand, too much makeup indicates sloppiness and seeking unnecessary attention.
8. Repeat clothing: there are issues of hygiene and cleanliness when clothes are re-worn repeatedly. It is an easy way to be silently stigmatized in the office.
Steps to a Successful Professional Image
1.    Identify the image that suits you best.
2.    Do a self assessment on how you perceive yourself.
3.    Recognize areas for change.
4.    Invest in your personal self: clothing/ presence/ knowledge.
5.    Let success and ambition be your ultimate goal.

Top 10 Tips for Writing your CV

 Use a confident tone and positive language

1. Concentrate on your achievements not your responsibilities. This means listing things you have done - such as products launched, sales increase, awards won - not rewriting your job description. Quote figures whenever possible
2. Make your most relevant experience and skills prominent to encourage the employer to read on
3. Keep it to the point and concentrate on the quality of your achievements, not the quantity
4. List other skills that could raise you above the competition such as languages and IT skills
5. Your CV can be far longer than the normal 2 pages of a non academic CV but your first page should include all the best bits
6. Check thoroughly for correct spelling and grammar - spotting errors is a quick and easy way of weeding out weaker candidates when faced with a mountain of CVs to read
7. Appeal to your online audience, ensure you have relevant keywords in your CV
8. Capture immediate attention, Prioritise the content and detail the most relevant information first. 
9. Make sure that you include all Education and prizes awarded, research interest, funding awarded for research projects, other research experience and your publications.

Top tips for CV writing

In the new world of social network and search, managing your business or career profile can be a mammoth task. It becomes very apparent when you see the volume of CVs that we do that it's easy for even the best people to get it very, very wrong.

We have worked with people who have forgotten that those very amusing but slightly risqué pictures of them on Facebook might send out the wrong signals to a prospective employer, and are easily picked up by the most perfunctory of searches. We have patiently pointed out that people's career history on Linkedin bears scant relation to the one on their CV, or that the dates don't quite 'match'.

We have also noted politely that this is a small industry, and that being rude about your previous employer in any public medium might be inadvisable. And we have lovingly dried the tears of those whose inappropriate status update has turned the atmosphere in their current working environment decidedly sour.

That's all before we get onto the CV itself, where the crimes against career progression are many and various. The great lengths that people feel they need to go to describe a career spanning a mighty 18 months (I think our record is six pages of A4) – the lists of skills so long that they might as well note the ability to breath in and out.

Then there's the list of achievements so numerous that even your mother would get bored in the telling, and interests, that are many things but certainly not interesting (please everyone, socialising and food do not qualify as interests; they barely qualify you as human). There are also the fundamental crimes of bad spelling, grammar and syntax, combined with terrible layouts, font and design.

But with some time and effort, a bit of careful attention (and if necessary some help from your friendly neighbourhood headhunter), it's perfectly straightforward to create an attractive, hard-working, and successful profile. So here are Copper's top tips for a top CV ...

Consider the bigger picture

Remember that any potential employer who takes the CV you send them at face value would be a fool. Make sure that your digital presence is up to date, accurate and consistent with the traditional CV that you put together. If you have a website or blog that you're proud of, reference it on your CV – if you have anything up on a social site that you wouldn't want a potential employer to see, check, check again and double check that your privacy settings are up to date. Or even better take it down. Google yourself if you haven't already, and see what comes up.

Keep it short

The sad truth is that most people will spend just moments glancing over your CV, so be ruthless about what you include. One page is ideal.

Get the basics right

List your work experience in reverse order. Explain any gaps. Put dates in the same format. The further you are into your career the more brutal you need to be with the stuff at the beginning (no-one is that interested in your GCSEs). Keep contact details short and to the point – employers usually ask for referees if they need them – and check your spelling and grammar, and if that's not your forte, get someone else to check it for you.

Think about how it looks

Find a typeface that works for you, and then think carefully about how you structure headings, sub-headings and bullets if you use them. Think about whether a dash of colour might be in order. If you see a CV design that you like, borrow it, or even better, get a friendly designer to have a look at it for you – it's a good investment. When you're happy with it save it as a .pdf to make sure that no-one can fiddle with the content.

Prioritise achievements over responsibilities

Unless the role you're listing is likely to be very unfamiliar, there's little point in including anything that amounts to a job description in a CV. Instead, think about what you've achieved: quality of work, relationship, profitability. What are you most proud of? Think about your personal contribution, not just what the team or organisation delivered.

Write a personal profile

They are difficult to write, but can be very effective. To work they need to avoid the 'team player who is happy to work independently' clichés – avoid the third person as well because it sounds forced. If you find it too uncomfortable then just let your experience speak for itself, but it is worth having a go.

Make your interests interesting

If they're not, leave them out. They're interesting if they say something about your personality, are particularly memorable, or are extremely relevant to a future employer. Most people like travelling, eating out and occasionally going to the cinema or a gallery – not many people play the trumpet or make their own clothes.

Seek feedback

Read your CV as a potential employer would, with a critical eye, then get someone else to do likewise.

Good luck, and happy job hunting.

10 steps to a successful CV

Writing a good CV can be one of the toughest challenges of job hunting. Most employers spend just a few seconds scanning each CV before sticking it in the 'Yes' or 'No' pile. Harsh.

But never fear! We've compiled our Top 10 hints on how to show the world 'this is me!' and get that all-important interview.  

 

1. Keep it real!

Usually a CV should be no more than two pages – and that's two pages of A4 paper! Employers spend, an average, just 8 seconds looking at any one CV, and a surefire way of landing yourself on the no pile is to send them your entire life story. Keep it punchy, to the point, and save those niggly little details for the interview.
If you want examples then check out our free CV templates

2. Tailor it

We've all done it. Whizzed the same CV out to lots of employers to save time... Stop! Take the time to change your CV for each role that you apply for. Research the company and use the job advert to work out EXACTLY what skills you should point out to them. They will appreciate the obvious effort.

3. Include a personal statement

Don’t just assume an employer will see how your experience relates to their job. Instead, use a short personal statement to explain why you are the best person for the job. This should be reflected in your cover letter as well see our tips to the perfect cover letter

4. Don't leave gaps

We are a cynical bunch and leaving obvious gaps on your CV immediately makes employers suspicious – and they won't give you the benefit of the doubt. If you’ve been out of work it can be a worry but just put a positive spin on it. Did you do a course, volunteer work or develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork or project management? If so, shout about it!
For more information, check out our CV template for the currently unemployed

5. Keep it current

You should keep your CV up-to-date whether you’re looking for a job or not. Every time something significant occurs in your career, record it so you don't later forget something that could be important.

6. The error of your ways

Employers DO look for mistakes on CVs and if they find them, it makes you look really bad. David Hipkin, head of recruitment and resourcing at Reed Business Information, warns, 'With most employers experiencing massive volumes of applicants right now, giving them the excuse to dismiss your application because of avoidable errors is not going to help you secure an interview.' If you're unsure then use a spellchecker and ask someone else to double-check what you've written. And don't ignore the most common CV mistakes

7. Tell the truth

Everyone lies on their CV, right? NO! Stop! Blatant lies on your CV can land you in a whole heap of trouble when it comes to employers checking your background and references. The last thing you want is to start work and then lose your new job for lying. You also may get caught out at the interview stage when you suddenly can't answer questions on what you claim to know. And that can be VERY awkward!

8. The maths

This may sound dull but by backing up your achievements with numbers it makes selling yourself much easier. When writing your work history, don’t just say that you increased sales; tell them you increased sales by 70% over a six month period. Get it? Big numbers are especially good (although don't forget point 7 of our list!).

9. Make it look good

We live in a world where image is everything, and that also goes for your CV. Take some time to pretty it up... Use bullet points and keep sentences short. Use the graphic design trick of leaving plenty of white space around text and between categories to make the layout easy on the eye. Alternatively, get creative with your job application!

10. Make it keyword friendly

If you’ve uploaded your CV to a job site so recruiters can find you, keywords are very important. Job titles and job buzzwords will help a search engine pick out your CV from the pile. Confused? Don't be. A marketing candidate might mention SEO (Search Engine Optimization), direct marketing and digital marketing among their experience and skills, for example... If you're not sure, have a search online and see what words are commonly mentioned when you input your job title.

Cover Letter Essentials For Graduate Trainees Jobs

A convincing cover letter should always accompany a CV for a graduate vacancy. The only purpose of the cover letter is to get someone to want to read your resume. Therefore, it is NOT a recap of your resume or a short story of how you moved from job to job.
It’s your opportunity to show recruiters your most relevant skills and demonstrate your motivation and enthusiasm for the job and the employer. Since employers spend only a few seconds glancing at your cover letter, it should be short, easy to read and compelling.
Here’s is a guide of selling your skills in a cover letter for a graduate / Management Trainee.
1. The opening
Tell the graduate recruiter which job you are applying for, where you saw the advert and why you are applying. If the job has a reference number, it is always good to include this.
Tip: always address your covering letter to a named contact. Give the organisation a call to find out to whom you should address your job application if a name isn’t given on the advert. Get the person’s title (and gender!) right: Mr, Miss, Mrs or Ms? Or would another title be appropriate: Dr, for example? People may feel quite strongly about how they are addressed, and it would be a shame to fall at the first hurdle.
2. Why them?
The first paragraph explains why you are interested in the job and the organisation. This is your opportunity to target your covering letter so that the recruiter knows you are interested in their graduate job and you’re not batch emailing standard CVs and covering letters to all and sundry.
Re-read the job advertisement or job description and make sure you have done some background research into the organisation. This will help you tell the recruiter what attracts you to working for them and why you are interested in the particular job.
3. Why you?
The next paragraph or two are about you. Tell the employer why you are a good prospect. Respond directly to the job advert/job description illustrating how your skills and abilities match what the employer wants. Mix evidence of specific skills and knowledge related to the job with work experience examples and personal skills.
At graduate level remember that it’s fine to refer to work experience that isn’t directly related to the profession you are applying to. You need to show how your current experience ‘transfers’ into the job. Examples from part-time jobs, extra-curricular activities and academic work will all help to demonstrate how you have used and developed skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, organisation, time management and commercial awareness.
Do you live in the area where the job is based? If not, is the recruiter likely to wonder if you’re going to have problems getting into work in the morning? You may need to explain that you would be willing to relocate.
Tip: avoid copying statements direct from your CV. Think about how you can rephrase the information or expand on particular skills and achievements you have that are right for the role.
4. The ending
The closing paragraph should be strong and clear. Reaffirm your suitability for the role and your enthusiasm about the prospect of working for the employer. State that you look forward to hearing from them and are happy to provide any further information they need.
Don’t forget to sign the letter if you are sending it through the post, or to print your name if you are sending your covering letter by e-mail.
Tip: brush up on how to write a business letter and current format practices. For letters addressed to a named contact, finish: Yours sincerely. Dear Sir/Madam letters finish: Yours faithfully – but it’s better to get a named contact.

Reasons Your CV is Not Getting Employers Attention

In a competitive job market one has to have an outstanding CV so as to even get an interview let alone a job. Below are some of the mistakes that could make a potential employer ignore your CV.
1. Generic CV; never copy and paste ideas from samples, it will only make your CV look like a circus. Try to be specific and discrete.
2.  Lists of duties without accomplishments; every job has its share of responsibilities. So focus on what you were able to achieve during your stay at the job.
3. Numerous spelling and grammatical errors; Do not construct your CV in a hurry. Always cross check every word and spelling.
4. It’s poorly formatted; Try not to use excessive styling on your CV. Stick to clear fonts e.g. Arial, and make it simple.
5.  It’s too short or too long; do not round up your resume in three lines or over-exaggerate. Try to strike a balance, at most two pages, and keep it interesting.
6. It includes irrelevant details; Stay clear off details that are unrelated to the job e.g. I’m very religious. Simply don’t disclose any information that will not give you an edge over others.
7.  Ridiculous email address; Give resumes a professional email. An address like sexy&ready@gmail.com seems silly.
8. Weird hobbies; never write a hobby that raises more than a few eyebrows. Let it reflect your passions, not some bad joke.
9.  Inaccurate dates; ensure that your CV corresponds with your records. Wrong dates can attract questions concerning your character.
10. Unexplained employment gaps; don’t forge imaginary jobs to fill the period you were unemployed. Instead, lay emphasis on the experiences gained.
11. Lack of cover letter; always include a cover letter when submitting your CV.
12. Boring cover letter; be specific in your cover letter. Let it grab the attention of a recruiter who’s scanning through to see if your CV is worth reading.
Now you know that the secret is not in the length of the CV but in the details and presentation.

Cv writing tips

What could possibly be the worst mistake you could make when it comes to your CV?

Not targeting it to the kind of job you’re looking for is a biggie. Leaving out keywords that a scanner can pick up is another no-no. So is failing to list your achievements in ways the reader will find meaningful.

But the biggest error of all in putting your CV together is simply this: being sloppy.

A spelling mistake here. Forgetting to leave out information that could be used to discriminate against you there. Sending it in the wrong format. Small bits of sloppiness add up quickly. They can end up getting your CV tossed into the “don’t call us, we’ll call you” pile in a flash. So here are three tips to prevent this from happening.

Tip 1. Don’t rely entirely on spell check when proofreading

Think your word processing software will fix all the mistakes on your CV? Well, mine couldn’t figure out that in the previous sentence I should have written “all the mistakes” rather than using the singular form of the word “mistake.” Instead, it told me to write “fix the entire mistake on your CV.” So much for letting your computer proofread your CV for you.

What should you do as an alternative? Check out how to get others to go over your pre-final draft and catch the errors. Either free or for a fee, a few more pairs of eyes on your work can spot what you – and that pricey word processor of yours – didn’t.

Tip 2. Customise your wording to the job you’re applying for

Generic CVs are a dime a dozen. You may be able to get away with a “one size fits all” approach if applying for lower paying jobs such as retail clerk or warehouse worker. But for the higher paying jobs, an employer expects you to put in some extra effort.

Try your best to match the requirements listed in the job ads you’re applying for. And create a dynamic Summary section atop the first page.

Tip 3. Send it in the proper format

In our era of electronic job postings and e-CV submissions (sending your application via e-mail and online form), don’t guess which CV format the employer prefers.

Follow their instructions on the job posting carefully. If sending directly to an employer via their e-mail, include your CV as scannable text within the body of the e-mail itself; then attach a version with nice layout and fancier fonts too, just in case they want to show it around to other staff.

2 Vital Tips Of Getting Lots of Job Interviews

By Tabitha Makumi,
For most Kenyan job seekers, the odds are against them when it comes to getting that much needed job.
“I cleared campus/college three years ago and I am yet to get a job.”
“I have applied for three jobs this month and I haven’t been called for a single interview.”
These are the everyday responses which you will get from most job seekers.
The odds here are that our Kenyan job market does not have much to offer to the majority of job seekers. For starters, not every job seeker went to a big name school which every employer wants to hire from and worst of all, most job seekers do not have connections in the industry they are hoping to work in.
So how does one do it? How does one make sure that they do not remain in the jobless corner for another year or numerous years for that matter?
Is it luck? True, there are those people who you clear school with and within a few months they already have a job.. so yeah, luck have a little to do with it.
But I will tell you what; it takes more action, hard work, and willpower, than anything. Don’t be caught up in the wave of entitlement where most Kenyan youth tend to think they are entitled to something…you want something really bad…you work hard for it.
Here are some few tips on how to accomplish being called for more job interviews and hopefully land that job.
1.Treat your job search as a job
I am sure this is not the first time you are hearing this ‘Kutafuta kazi ni kazi’What you will have to do is set a time DAILY to focus on your job search. The morning hours are particularly the best because you have clear head then but if that doesn’t work for you, go for mid morning, afternoon or evening and dedicate it to your job search process. Make it a habit.
Make sacrifices and direct all your energy consistently on that one thing you want. Looks for jobs on job sites such this one and several others out there. Peruse through the newspapers and see if there are vacancies which you are qualified for and apply.
If you set a time each day, you will find that you will never miss an opening since you are always looking. Don’t be that guy who sees a job they are qualified for a month after it was advertised and still expects to get the job.
Rely on word of mouth too, someone somewhere may know of a position. Keep your ears wide open, network on line, check back with the places you interned before and see if they have any openings, check back with alumni who are working and connect with them.
And need I say if you are serious about your job search like you say you are, then you should be aware of all HR firms in Kenya or otherwise known as recruitment agencies who are hired by several companies to recruit for them. It’s upon you to check their websites DAILY and see if they have any vacancies which you are qualified for.
2.Focus on volume
As many as possible here is the key thing. Don’t apply for two jobs in a span of two months and you are still crying foul.
But in as much as you want to have a heavy volume of job applications out there, make sure you apply for positions which you are fit for. Otherwise this method will just backfire on you.
You will be surprised by how this method can yield results.
And while you are at it, make sure you have the right tools…what do I mean by this? A perfect cover letter accompanied by a well written CV. You can never bargain with these two important documents.
All the best in your job search.

Chief Executive Officer Jobs Kenya

Director Jobs in Kenya
Chief Executive Officer
Job Code:CEO/BE/131114
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Board of Directors
Location:Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary:
Our client is a Pharmaceutical Company whose primary business is the production of high quality Artemisinin, a key ingredient in the production of anti-malarial treatments.
Education
Relevant degree (general science, agriculture, chemical engineer, food science, herbal sciences, etc) or a professional qualification (business)
Evidence of management development over the last few years
Experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience of organizational leadership and management within the manufacturing sector preferably agro/chemical based
Evidence of experience in developing and implementing business strategies to effect change and add value
Evidence of knowledge of agricultural processes including working with outgrowers and other such communities
Evidence of experience with chemical extractions and purification technologies preferred
Proven track record of working collaboratively, building productive relationships with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to achieve agreed targets/objectives
Experience of working within a multi-cultured international organization
Understanding of financial planning and management at a senior level
Skills/Competencies
Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop staff within a constructive culture
Ability to innovate and to find creative, practical solutions to complex issues and ensure delivery of results as planned (good implementer)
Ability to think critically and to exercise sound judgement and decision making
Excellent communications skills at all levels including internal and external stakeholders
 
Attitude/Personality
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Collaborative working style that empowers others and develops and sustains productive relationships with management, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders
Enthusiasm with a “can do” attitude
A team builder
How To Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Executive Officer

Business Devt & Marketing Jobs in Kenya

Marketing Jobs in Kenya
Business Development & Marketing Officer
Our client, a Business Improvement Consulting Company specialising in the Resources Industry seeks to urgently fill the above position.
Our clients  is currently working with a variety of clients in the Mining and Oil and Gas sectors including Baker Hughes, Lucas Drilling, Schlumberger, BHP Billiton, Swala Energy, British Gas, HWE, Woodside Energy, Rio Tinto and FLSmidth.
Our client expertise includes advising organisations throughout business value chain. This includes strategy and strategic planning, transformation (business effectiveness, supply chain and High Performance culture), Project management and safety & Lean Six Sigma training.
 
Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator Africa and with oversight from Managing Director, the role of the Business Development & Marketing Officer is primarily responsible for gathering and analysing information to help identify and define marketing opportunities.
This position will be based in Nairobi Kenya and will service Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Mozambique and South Sudan. You will be required to maintain close contact with the clients and stakeholders in the Mining, Oil and Gas and other business sectors.
In addition you will be required to maintain effective public, website, media, and community relations and serving as  marketing, public affairs and media communications liaison.
Key responsibilities of the position include
Provide strategic direction to  marketing programs and identify potential clients
Develop, implement and organise marketing activities
Conduct marketing research
Do promotions
Liaise with employer and industry group to identify training needs
Organise and attend onshore marketing events or conferences
Produce and distribute promotional material including website information
Create and maintain digital presence
The successful applicant will ideally possess the following
A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Education, Communications Journalism or similar
A minimum of three years experience in a marketing consulting company including communications writing and editing public relations materials
Demonstrated marketing experience in Consulting
An established working relationship with industry body and client
Experience in planning and managing events targeting promotion
Experience in graphics, websites and multimedia
Highly driven, self-motivated and keen to take initiative
Highly developed organisational skills and an ability to prioritise tasks
The ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of  Lean  and six sigma is desirable
Good understanding of Tenders application process and funding programs
Excellent computing skills
A valid driver’s Licence
If you meet the above minimum requirement, kindly email your cv(Include your current and gross salary) to;
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham
Emails: hr@frankmconsult.com cc Hresourcefrank@yahoo.com