Years spent getting your communal degree are finally over and you’re stepping into the dreaded world of the job hunt. It’s almost routine for all graduates to wake up early, shower, dress up and sit at your computer. Open job websites and scan for suitable positions. Apply to all trainee positions but no reply. Depression sets in, you move on to printing multiple copies of your CV and posting them to all potential employees.

Broke, no job prospects and depressed am sure this is something most graduates go through. Pressure from the family members to step it up and get some income gets you to your wits end. What are you doing wrong? When is your big break? Well then you need to change how you operate. Running the same routine and expecting the same results is just futile. Using the same CV to apply to all job positions is not advisable.

Get your CV revamped using tips from websites such as lifehacker.com. Your cover letter should not be pages long, no employer wants to read your whole life history, let your CV do that for you. Even after all this most Kenyan graduates still can’t catch a lucky break, next best thing to do is engross yourself in volunteer work,  keep busy and active to give your life meaning or go back to your studies.

Don’t stop improving your CV and always have a positive outlook on life. A mantra that I personally live by is that ‘When life gives you lemons make lemonade’. 

Best thing to do is to learn a new skill, never programmed before? Get on the internet learn some java script and C++. Always wanted to know how to make abstract art, get on the internet and learn how. Learn how to make some origami and sell them to your neighbors. Keeping busy will keep you sane and active. You will have an open mind to try new skills which might eventually land you your new job.

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