Rose had been Head of Customer Experience for 6 years when her role was eliminated in a restructure. She spent the first three weeks sending her old CV to every vacancy she saw. Nothing came back and her confidence dropped with every
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Wairimu had been a Senior Manager for 7 years. She had led teams, budgets and major projects. Every time she applied for Director roles, she lost to external candidates. She was ready for the role. Her CV still described a manager. The
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Grace, a Nairobi-based operations manager with nine years of experience, came to us with a CV that read like a job description duties, duties, duties, no results. Within three weeks of rewriting it around impact, she had two interview invitations for regional
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By Brenda Adanga When it comes to landing a new role, excitement can sometimes cloud judgment. As recruiters, we’ve seen candidates like Esther, a seasoned customer service professional, fall into situations that raise serious red flags — and it could have been
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Strategies for Success in a Connected World In an increasingly interconnected world, professionals must navigate the complexities of the global job market. This article offers essential tips on how to enhance your employability, including building a strong personal brand, leveraging online networks,
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Executive search is often described in simple terms: “Find us a great leader.”What many clients don’t see is the depth of analysis, market intelligence, discretion, and relationship-building that happens long before a shortlist ever lands in your inbox. From our vantage point
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Elvis had been sending out applications for months. A skilled data analyst, he was tired of Nairobi’s long commutes and dreamed of a remote job with a global company. He did everything the blogs told him — polished his CV, clicked “Easy
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When Daniel, a seasoned Kenyan development expert with over 20 years in project leadership, applied for a role at a regional NGO, he was confident. His track record spoke volumes—successful program launches, millions in grants managed, and cross-border partnerships that had real
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