Monday, July 11, 2011

Career Point Kenya: “Cover Letters. Addressing Salary Requirements.” plus 20 more

Career Point Kenya: “Cover Letters. Addressing Salary Requirements.” plus 20 more


Cover Letters. Addressing Salary Requirements.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 01:01 PM PDT


Today we address the issue of stating a salary in the cover letter. As a rule, you should not mention salary in a cover letter. You'll have more negotiating power after you've had a chance to communicate your value in an interview. In other words, if they don't ask, don't tell. But what if they do ask? A couple weeks ago, we launched a poll to find out how our readers would handle this situation. The results might surprise you! Our poll asked: "If you were applying for a job and they asked for salary requirements in your cover letter, how would you respond?" Interestingly, almost 80% of you said you'd acknowledge the question without giving a specific figure. Here's the...

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What Employers Think When They Read Your CV.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:25 AM PDT


By Juliah Karimi.Finding a job in today's market has been referred so many times as a job with a favorite quote being "job yangu ni kutafuta job". So many times we see a job that you can swear is perfect for you and you even start imagining yourself taking that seat and signing that offer letter. For this position that you so feel is perfect for you, you quickly submit your CV and eagerly anticipated the hiring manager's call ... only to hear nothing from the company? Unfortunately, the frustrating reality is that the majority of CVs you submit will elicit little or no response from potential employers. Much of the time, the situation is out of your control: The position may have...

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Import Export Manager Career Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:15 AM PDT


The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 1 IMPORT & EXPORT MANAGER to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Import & Export Manager will carry out the following duties;- Manage all aspects of documentation for Imports & Exports. In charge of all customs clearance Manage shipping lines Co-ordinate & Liaise with transporters, shippers, clearing agents and insurance agents Overall Responsible for administration of all shipping documentation and interfacing with accounts for all transactions. RequirementsThe following are the minimum requirements for these positions Degree in imports / exports or a relevant field 7 Yrs Experience as an Imports...

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Filing Clerks Latest Jobs Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:12 AM PDT


FILING CLERKS- 3 POSITIONS Our Client- is a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, a vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 3 FILING CLERKS to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Filing Clerks will carry out all the filing & documents management duties of the operations. RequirementsThe following are the minimum requirements for these...

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Telephone Operators Vacant Job.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:10 AM PDT


Our Client- is a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, a vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 2 TELEPHONE OPERATORS to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Telephone Operators will carry out the following duties;- Manage calls through the PABX Carry out certain aspects of office administration Correspondences RequirementsThe following are the...

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Accountant Job Opening Career.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:08 AM PDT


Our Client- is a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, a vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 2 Accountants to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Accountants will carry out the following duties;- Carry out duties in an accounting function spanning across all functions of accounting. Process data within a SAGE environment Be involved in...

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IT & Accounts Coordinators Jobs.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:07 AM PDT


IT & ACCOUNTS COORDINATORS - 6 POSITIONS Our Client, a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 6 IT & Accounts Coordinators to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe IT & Accounts Coordinators will carry out the following duties;- Process data in the accounting department Manage data / documents...

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Qualified Secretaries Job Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:06 AM PDT


Our Client- is a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, a vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 4 QUALIFIED SECRETARIES to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Secretaries will carry out the following duties;- General office correspondences Office Administration Minutes / Letter writing General Computer based operations RequirementsThe following...

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Financial Accountant Job Opening.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS - 3 POSITIONS Our Client- is a Multi-Dimensional Group of Companies, a vastly diversified organization in East and Central Africa committed to the highest international standards of business. In the last three decades, the Group has established an enviable reputation for quality, service and cost-effective technological capability, through far sightedness and sheer professionalism. The Group is looking to fill the Positions of 3 Financial Accountants to support its various functions. ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Accountants will carry out the following duties;- Supervisor and guide a team of accountants in performing day to day accounting activities spanning...

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Executive Secretary Job In Kenya. Salary 30K.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:00 AM PDT


Our client, a medium-sized organisation in the cleaning services industry is looking to fill the position of a Executive Secretary. Reporting to the Marketing and Business Development Manager, the candidate will be responsible for typing out of tender documents, photocopying, organizing and filing paper and computer files. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The main responsibilities in this role include:Typing out correspondence, letters, tenders, proposals etc. Filling the tender documents and following up till prompt delivery is realized Liaising with the Zone Managers on the costing of the tender documents Keeping track of contract's expiry dates for renewal and prequalification Typing the...

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Intern Job Vacancy Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:58 AM PDT


Are you a technology savvy individual with a passion for serving your community? Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) (www.dotrust.org) is a Canadian based NGO with operations in different countries, Kenya included. DOT programs create educational, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunity through the effective use of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) for communities and people in countries and regions that are developing, in transition, or under stress or crisis. DOT has a particular focus on youth and women. DOT's unique programs transform young people (DOT Intern's) to become leaders of change in their communities. To help achieve its objectives, DOT Kenya seeks to...

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Icipe Graphic Design Job Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:56 AM PDT


icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the job of Graphic Artist to be based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi. This is a local (national) position that offers a two-year contract that is renewable. The main objective of the position is to provide quality services in typesetting, design, layout and graphics for all icipe publications and in particular provide expertise in the graphics and imagesetting area as DTP Designer/Imagesetter. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration the Graphic Artist will perform the following duties, among others: ResponsibilitiesTypeset, design and format layouts of texts for manuscripts, newsletters, brochures...

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Human Resources Job Orange Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:54 AM PDT


Actual Job Title: Head of Employee Reward & Development Department: Human Resources Kenya. Sub Department / Group: Reward & Development Role Purpose:Head of Employee Reward & Development is primarily responsible for: the development and implementation of the company's reward strategy including Compensation & Benefits benchmarking, analysis, reporting and reviews; working with the business in the formulation and management of incentive schemes and recognition programmes; the development and implementation of the company's Learning & Development strategy including learning needs analysis, devising programs to address Organisation Development needs and monitoring...

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PCK Manager Jobs Vacancy Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:50 AM PDT


PCK Manager 2 Jobs. Western & Central Region Kenya. Our client is based in Kenya as a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company. That is part of an enlarged group that has had over 100 billion sterling pounds of assets under management. With approximately millions of life assurance policyholders, banking customers, short-term insurance policyholders and more than 1 million unit trust accounts worldwide making our client one of the top forty asset managers of the world. Our client is looking to recruit two PCK Managers who will report to the Area Manager PCK. Purpose of the positionTo provide leadership in the designated area by ensuring overall branch administration,...

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Quality Control Supervisor Kenyan Jobs.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:26 AM PDT


Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor. Company Profile:Our Client is based on Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing. Main ResponsibilitiesThe QC supervisor is responsible for implementing the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for electrical works in conjunction with installation and construction activities for building and commercial establishments Familiar in the requirements and implementation of NEC (National Electrical Code), IIEE and background with IEC procedures is preferable The Quality Control Engineer must be adept in performing cable testing prior to installation, meggering, loop testing, insulation testing, cable pulling and Hook up and termination...

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Database Programmer Job With An NGO.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 10:19 AM PDT


The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to recruit a Database Programmer. Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze, design, develop and deploy applications used for capturing and evaluating research data Maintain and improve existing applications Design and develop relational databases for new research projects Enforce and monitor both relational and temporal consistency checks in the database Write views to retrieve data for analysis as well as convert data to formats...

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Natіоn Mеdіa Grоuр Careers In Kenya. Sub Edіtоrѕ and Buѕіnеѕѕ Rероrtеrѕ Jobs.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:20 AM PDT


Edіtоrіal DерartmеntThе Natіоn Mеdіa Grоuр іѕ thе largеѕt іndереndеnt mеdіa hоuѕе іn Eaѕt and Cеntral Afrісa wіth ореratіоnѕ іn рrіnt, еlесtrоnісѕ and dіgіtal mеdіa and a ѕtrоng рrеѕеnсе іn Kеnуa, Uganda, Tanzanіa and Rwanda. Thе grоuр ѕееkѕ tо соnѕоlіdatе markеt lеadеrѕhір bу rесruіtіng thе fоllоwіng роѕіtіоnѕ іn thе Edіtоrіal dерartmеnt. Sub еdіtоrѕThіѕ роѕіtіоn rеquіrеѕ a natural lіnguіѕtіс flaіr, ехсеllеnt соmmand оf Englіѕh and an abіlіtу tо uѕе languagе іn іntеrеѕtіng and рlеaѕant waуѕ. Thе іdеal сandіdatе wіll alѕо havе a gіft fоr dеtaіl and an abіlіtу tо јudgе quісklу and оbјесtіvеlу. Jоb DеѕсrірtіоnAѕ a ѕub-еdіtоr, уоu wіll bе рart оf a dуnamіс and talеntеd tеam and...

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Accountant Job Kenya. Guru Nanak Hospital

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:18 AM PDT


We are a busy medium sized Hospital in Nairobi Kenya which has been in operation for over 20 years. In order to cater for the growth in operations, in the recent past, the Hospital requires to fill the following positions: Senior Accountant Qualifications: CPA (K) Experience:At least 5 years experience preferably in a healthcare facility. Must be Computer literate and with excellent communication and problem solving skills. Job SummaryTo prepare monthly Management Accounts. To ensure that the Internal Control System is working properly. Stock management Creditors management Please send your applications and C.V not later than 14th August 2011 to:...

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Real Estate Sales Marketing Jobs Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:15 AM PDT


2 Jobs.Our client is a leader in development of large infrastructure projects in Africa. They have experience and a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique and Rwanda. The group is seeking to recruit Real Estate Sales & Marketing Executives for its Kenya operations. Overall Purpose of the Job The overall objective of the position is to design and implement the organization's marketing strategy in line with the Organisations' vision and mission and to steer growth. Duties & ResponsibilitiesProspect and identify new opportunities and market penetration methods in the property sector Design any marketing campaigns and networking...

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Sales Jobs Nairobi Kenya (Salary 15k). Diploma Holders Only.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:05 AM PDT


Sales Jobs Nairobi Kenya (Salary 15k + commission) Do you come from any of the following areas?Kikuyu Dagoretti Ngong Rongai Satellite Mulolongo Kitengela Athi River Kibera Mathare Dandora Are you good in sales?Do you a sales experience of up to six months Are you honest? Then our client, a marketing consultancy firm is looking for competent sales executives who can commence immediately. Duties and responsibilities.To market the company products. To ensure sales targets are met. QualificationsAbility to work without supervision and work in a team Good interpersonal and negotiations Diploma Holders Only. Computer literate Should be able to demonstrate...

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Urgent Driver Job Nairobi Kenya.

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:01 AM PDT


Driver Duties and responsibilitiesDelivering of supplies to our customers within Nairobi and its out-skirts Maintenance of the assigned vehicle and updating of vehicle particulars. Maintaining the car logbook. Collecting / picking our orders from suppliers. Collecting company cheques and quotations from customers, as well as collect goods from suppliers as well as ensure customers receive original receipts for all payments. Daily post office operations. Any other duties assigned to them from time to time. Minimum Driver requirementsMust possess at least secondary school certification. Minimum age 28 years and above. At least 5 years experience in a similar driver position with...

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