Beyond Degrees, Unveiling the Secret to Employability 

Hakuna job, or job ni tricky kuget kwa hii country kama hujui msee…. These are sentiments you are likely to come across regarding availability of jobs in the country not just among the youth, but kila pahali. 

Lakini swali ni moja, what determines how employable you are? Is it your education? Skills? or character? Hizi qualities zote ni muhimu and will come in handy as prospective employers will use them to evaluate your potential. 

One way ya ku-increase your chances of acing that interview ni ku-increase your skill set. You can do this by gaining work experience. Yes, internship sio za mafala, it’s where you get hands on experience about the job. If you don’t land an internship unaweza amua ku volunteer. 

Once you start your internship or volunteer role, try and learn additional skills. Youtube ni sare and it’s packed with knowledge, so punguza music and movie trailers. Kumbuka, your ability to learn and adapt quickly enhances your employability thus making you eligible to various job opportunities.  

Additionally, while you strive for continuous growth there may be instances where you get opportunities that are out of your skillset, never turn them down, just give them a try. Sometimes we don’t know we’re good at something until we try it. 

Ultimately employability ni combination ya strengths zako and you can only develop them through experiences you get from personal commitment to growth.