Jobs in Kenya

Kenya is a force to reckon with when it comes to development in the region. The number of Kenyan graduates seeking for employment continues to grow by the day. This has made finding a job in Kenya almost a nightmare. Employment agencies are cropping up everywhere as people try to take advantage of the high number of job seekers. However, most of these recruitment agencies don’t have a lot to offer as most of the time all you find are commission based marketing jobs. Landing high profile jobs like HR jobs, IT jobs, finance jobs in Kenya, etc in big organizations can prove a hard nut to crack. Engineering jobs in Kenya are also considered high profile but are not easy to come by.

Health jobs in Kenya are considered attractive by many. Most of the students pursuing health care related courses end up working in the health care industry in the country but the level of brain drain in this industry remains among the highest in the country. This has been attributed to the poor terms in the industry.

If you are looking for international jobs in Kenya you need very good qualifications. The competition for the jobs is very stiff and most employers only hire the best. Jobs in Kenya for graduates are among the most competitive as very many graduates are seeking for employment. Banks are however, major employers of graduates with a bachelor’s degree. NGO jobs in Kenya are also a reprieve for many graduates although many end up hiring those with post graduate qualifications. Management jobs in Kenya for graduates are also very competitive and only the best end up being hired.

Most job seekers in Kenya are concentrated in the major towns. This makes it all the more challenging to land a job in these towns. Thus one has to stand out from the rest if he or she hopes to land a job. Jobs in Nairobi are the most sought after and the city teams with job seekers as they move from one office to another. In Nairobi the best way to increase your chances of landing a job is by being extra vigilant and being good in networking. It may not be that attractive to work in Nairobi if your salary is not one to talk about because the cost of living is among the highest in the country and probably in the region. Jobs in Mombasa are also a good bet for those with the right qualifications.Life in Mombasa is not as hectic as it is in Nairobi and thus it is a good place to seek for jobs for those who can’t stand the pressure in Nairobi.

It is not possible to discuss all the information pertaining to the labour industry in Kenya in one article and therefore this is just an introduction. In future specific articles on how to increase your chances of landing vacancy jobs will be discussed. It is important to be prepared before getting into the challenging job seeking arena in Kenya. By being prepared you stand a better chance of succeeding in your search.