When To Decide You Need a New Job!!!!

In the current economic climate, job listings come few and far between. News reports are constantly telling the story of how jobs are becoming increasingly competitive, with hundreds of applications for a single position. However that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t probe around the job market if you are unhappy or just want a change – take a look at these tips to identify if you need to be on the hunt for a new job.

1. Your performance has declined
A clear-cut sign of needing a change of job is a decline in performance. That isn’t to say that just having a bad day (or even week) is a sign of needing a change – we all have bad days when we feel like giving up work. You may find yourself unmotivated due to a lack of excitement or being overworked, but either way you can start looking for jobs while in your current position if you feel that you no longer perform to the best of your ability.

2. You can’t picture a future

Not being able to see yourself in five years’ time in the company is a sign that you need to move elsewhere. It’s unlikely that you’ll be in your perfect job, but you should be able to imagine some progression in your current career. Going on the jobs search for a career in which you can progress can really make a change to your whole lifestyle, so take a look at what’s out there.

3. Look at the pros and cons of the job
Although it may seem cliché, make a list of what you like and dislike about your current job. After that, it’s a simple case of subtraction – are your cons outnumbered by your pros?

4. Your skills have stagnated
If your current position has given you no chance to improve your skills, you may want to turn to the job listings page of your newspaper. Being challenged and improving in your job is important for the motivation of any employee, so if you aren’t receiving that basic requirement then perhaps it’s time to go.

Under no circumstances do you have to resign from your current job before looking, so start looking for jobs while in your current position. Good luck!

Front Desk Receptionist

An immediate vacancy exists for a Front Desk Receptionist at a Beach Resort in Mombasa. 

Candidate must be fluent in English & Swahili. 

Duties include normal Front Desk operations with over 3 years experience. 

Travel and Tourism Certificate holders will be given preference.
 

Interested candidates should send their applications and Resumes to:personnel@pangoni.com.
 

Closing date 17th June 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Receptionist Intern Contract duration: 3 to 4 months

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Starting Date: 10/06/2013

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a short term Receptionist Intern

Reporting to the Administration/HR Officer, her/his specific duties will include:

• Welcoming, greeting and directing visitors to their destinations.
• Receiving phone calls, determining the nature of the calls and directing callers to the appropriate departments
• Arranging appointments and meetings when requested
• Filing, records keeping and performing a variety of other office tasks
• Tidying and maintaining the reception area
• Performing other relevant duties such as assisting the fleet officer organizing for cars.

Required profile

• A diploma/certificate in secretarial, front office operations, Business management or any relevant field is desirable;
• Experience/knowledge in receptionist & customer service;
• Should be computer literate; IT proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must have knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods;
• Must be very pleasant with a warm and outgoing personality;
• Good written and spoken communications and interpersonal skills;
• A high level of organizational skills;
• Precise attention to detail;
• Ability to multi task.

How to applyTo apply, please send your updated CV with cover letter and professional references if available tokenya.jobs@acted.org not later than 20/06/2013.Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Vacancies

Urgently Looking for 
1. Senior Accountant CPA(k) + University degree (finance related) 5 yrs experience working with hotels, Ecxellent with SUN accounting package, Material Control & Opera.
2. Senior F&B controller: CPA part 2, Min 3 years working experience Working knowledge of Material Controls, POS, SUN Accounting & Opera or Fidelio.
3. Income auditor: CPA part 2, Min 3 Years experience, Working knowledge of Material Controls, POS, SUN Accounting & Opera or Fidelio.

If you fit the bill send your CV to lawrencemus@yahoo.co.uk.

21 Suggestions For Success

Words can’t make changes in our lives for us. They can’t make us take action or appreciate the things we have and take for granted. Even so, there is no denying their power. A simple quote can have a powerful effect on our outlook and mindset. Words can inspire you to take action and improve your life.

Every single one of us has changes we would like to make in our lives. A few probably come to mind
as you read this. Hopefully, this inspirational piece will help you in some way.

University Of Nairobi Clerk Vacancies

Clerk Job Vacancies In Kenya 2013. 
University Of Nairobi
Applications are invited for the following positions:-

Clerk 
Grade III, Director’s Office, Students Welfare Authority
1 Post AD/6/263/13- (SWA)

Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE D+ or KCE Div. III with credits in English and
Mathematics or equivalent and have at least three (3) years experience in Grade II in a busy Registry of an academic institution.

Please note that the position is full-time and on a one year contract renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Note:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for nonacademic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
Codes
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi

SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CEES The Principal, College of Education & External Studies, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CAE The Principal, College Architecture & Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, June 21, 2013.

7 Money Management Tips To Make Ends Meet In Your First Job

Salaries are exciting, I remember I stared working near the end of the month I had just enough money to take my Mum to the movies, I never felt more proud. She spoke about that movie for 5 years. Chances are that when you get your first salary you find yourself thinking; now I can get all that I have ever wanted. This and many reasons make it tricky managing money. Here are some tips to help guide you in the process.

1. Quantify all your basic expenses
Once you understand the money you have and the payments you need to make you find that you will
have more leeway and you may be pleasantly surprised that you can actually do more than you ever imagined.

2. Start paying off your debts
This helps improve your credibility and also encourages you to live within your means.

3. You can treat yourself

There are days when you just need to unwind, get out and have fun. Take the time and do it but try and limit it to once.

4. Resist the new swag attraction
I was always amazed by people who constantly had their fingers moving on the little keypads and touch pads of their phones. A friend of mine always had a different car ever week or so. It is easy to get caught up in the yes I have arrived, I made it. Spending without considering the future repercussions in terms of spending for airtime, other important things that your may be forgoing is easy but the effect can be dear.

5. Resist getting the new awesome house 
Yes it may be great to live alone but are you ready to start catering for that little fridge that needs to have your own food, the cleaning lady that needs to come in and help you out especially when it comes to doing large loads of laundry and ironing.

6. Make sure you set aside money for savings, emergencies and future investments
You had better get an emergency fund started if you do not already have one.

7. Get insured
The simplest insurance policy is Personal Accident. It is a couple thousand a year and it caters for inpatient hospitalization due to accidents and covers the bill if you happen to die.

It is a great thrill to get your first salary out of college but remember it is an initiation not an invitation to live large.