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Tailor Job Vacancy

A new and fast growing fashion house is looking for a qualified, committed and readily available tailor

Position: Tailor

Duties and responsibilities

1. Interpret designs, draft and cut them.
2. Any other job as required.

Person requirements

• Have experience in sewing.
• Have good speed and be precise.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
  
  
• Be self driven and innovative.
• Be transparent and accountable.
• Be resourceful.
• Be creative.
• Be able to work under deadlines and meet targets.

The tailor will be paid on commission.

If you posses the above qualities please send your CV immediately to

addilifordesign@gmail.com

Only serious applicants required.

What is a Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a letter that you send to accompany your CV when you apply for job, whether advertised or when you are sending an unsolicited application.

Do not over look this tool as it can be a great asset in your job hunt.

There are different types of job related letters:

1.Letter of inquiry: In this type of query you are enquiring about possible job opportunities that fit your skills. You have to give a general area you are interested in working in.

2.Job Application Cover Letter or Response to an Job Advertisement: Answering a particular job advert. The important thing in the cover letter is to show that your skills match those for the job advert.

3.Thank You Letter: A thank you letter shows the interest you have in a position you have been interviewed for.

4.Acceptance Letter: In this letter you state that you are accepting the job offered.

5.Declination Letter: You inform your employer that you are no longer interested in the position offered.

Ten Tips on Career Advancement

Nowadays, it’s up to you to take control of your professional future and make sure that you are progressing wisely down the right career path. Here are 10 proven strategies to help you get started:

Talk to your boss. Sit down and have a very direct and pointed conversation with your boss about your future in the company. Stress that you want your job performance to meet the company’s goals. Share your own career goals with him or her. Your boss will respect this display of confidence and maturity.

Ask for more. Volunteering to help out other departments or teams — or simply asking for more responsibilities — increases your value within the organization. Asking for additional work shows an interest and desire to help your department and company to succeed. It also puts a spotlight on your value to the business.
Volunteer for boards. If you have your career set on something beyond what you are doing in your present position, seek out opportunities to volunteer or serve on advisory boards, where you can build a reputation as someone who is passionate and dedicated to your particular industry.

Sharpen your people skills. Strong interpersonal skills play a crucial role in gaining the respect of your boss and coworkers; they will also attract the notice of outside influencers who might open new doors of opportunity for you. Be friendly, outgoing, and personable. Listen carefully to people, and practice being a clear and effective communicator.

Be innovative. Never be afraid to think outside of the box and put your business acumen to work. Stay on the lookout for creative solutions to problems that will make you — and your boss — look good.

Find a mentor. Develop mentoring relationships, either inside or outside the company. Recent studies have shown that four out of five promotions are influenced by a mentor higher up in the company. Mentors are also great sources of information and career guidance.

Sell yourself. Learn the fine art of self-promotion. If you have had major accomplishments or created successful programs, make sure people know about it — especially those in influential positions who could help you advance professionally. Let it be known that you are seeking a promotion or the next step up in your career.

Keep learning. A proven way to advance in your career is to be continually acquiring new knowledge. Stay on top of trends or developments in your field and make sure that your current résumé reflects those needed skills.

Network. Strengthen your personal network and join professional organizations, attend industry conferences, or even volunteer. The more people who are aware of your strengths and abilities, the better your chances of hearing about any new opportunities that might arise.

Build your reputation. In business, your reputation is the most valuable thing you own. Be known for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part by dressing professionally. Make a name for yourself by attending conferences, delivering speeches, or writing articles.

Kenya Diploma Students To Access Helb Loans

Students pursuing diploma and certificate courses in university colleges will also benefit from government loans and bursaries in a move intended to strengthen middle-level training in the country.
Higher Education permanent secretary Crispus Kiamba said the ministry was working on a bursary programme for students not covered by the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb).

Prof Kiamba said this followed complaints that the government had sidelined middle-level colleges, turning most of them into universities and giving a blind eye to students pursuing certificate and diploma courses.
“This country cannot develop without middle-level training and that is why we have factored it in the budget and very soon students in that cadre will be benefiting from government funding.
“I would like to allay any fears that such cadres will be done away with in the university colleges that are coming up.
“The important thing is to ensure that students pursuing such courses are assisted to proceed with higher learning,” he said.
Prof Kiamba was speaking at the Pwani University College in Kilifi during the launch of the institution’s strategic plan and service charter.
The permanent secretary said the college’s progress could see it achieve full university status in three years.
The college principal, Prof Mohamed Rajab, said the demand for higher education far outstripped the available capacity in public and private universities, noting that only five per cent of those completing secondary education secured places in public university

My African Career Services : CV Writting

At My African Career we fully acknowledge that we are not the only ones with jobs. That why we highly recommend our CV and cover letter writing services to ensure your marketing yourself outside there the right way.

Applying for thousands jobs and no interview yet? Your CV could be the problem.
You are confident that you have all the qualifications for the job you've applied for, but the translation of your talents, skills and accomplishments may not have been well represented in your CV. Showcasing why you are the best candidate for the position is the first impression a potential employer may have of you. As CV writers we can help you find a balance between being too humble and bragging. We are skilled at making CVs stand out from the pile stacked on the employer's desk, which could mean the difference between getting called for an interview or getting the cold shoulder.

How We Can Help
We look at your CV and cover letter as a "marketing" document. We are polished writers that use marketing strategies on a daily basis. We "sell" candidates by smoothing employment gaps and changes, translating skills and highlighting key qualifications and achievements.

Specifically, we create a good CV's by ensuring it has the following:

• A high level of readability
• An adequate amount of white space
• A well-edited and error-free document
• A view that your CV is written for the reader
• Answers to future employers' problems and needs
  

An experienced HR consultant will study and review your CV and help you re-write to a new design and layout.

Cost is K'sh 400 (Fresh Graduates, Less than 1 Year Experience) More than 2-10 Years Experience K'sh 800. Over 10 years experience K’sh 2,000. If you need a cover letter add K’sh 300.Targeting a specific Job. We will help you write a professional CV and cover letter for THAT job. Get a professional CV and Cover letter today.

Email us an updated CV in MS word format at admin @ bidiiafrika.com And don't worry, the service is available to you and you can pay through MPESA.

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