The End Of Robert Alai? Dennis Itumbi Sues Robert Alai And Wins!

Dennis Itumbi has managed to teach Robert Alai a thing or two about irresponsible speech regarding other individuals!
The law suit stems from a tweet Alai made alleging that Dennis Itumbi had authored (read forged) the
"U.K Dossier". Robert Alai who is known for his wanton venomous twitter tirades and attacks on individuals -such as myself- now might just have to pay Dennis itumbi for any damages he may have suffered as a result. On July 2nd there will be a hearing to prove worth.

<The photo Robert Alai alleged was of me>

When i heard this story, I contacted Dennis Itumbi and this is what he had to say:
"The matter is still in court. Let the process end."
At the core of the matter, the issue is, Robert Alai was served with notice but neglected to file a response for the last 8 months. According to my source who happens to be in the legal fraternity, Dennis Itumbi therefore asked for judgement and it was handed in his favour.
And when you hear the nitty gritties of the case, you cannot help but be astounded by the douchebag behaviour displayed by Alai who was simply asked for an apology to settle the matter but he refused ergo the move by Dennis Itumbi to go to court. And when in court, he couldn't substantiate his allegations even after asserting that he could.

And this is actually a legal landmark. It has set a precedence in defamation cases. it's the first to be concluded by the Kenyan Judiciary. My friend whom I will not mention has whispered that Dennis Itumbi could be handed as much as...
As much as...


40 MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS!

Alai will either pay or have his property auctioned. And this is a warning to all you Subaru tweeting pseudo-intellectuals quick to take jibes at people without substantiating what you claim...Social media isn't no man's land! The long arm of the law will catch up to you! Uncle Chim Tuna Obiajulu has spoken!

Jaguar Addresses The Haters: The Car And Plane Are...

Jaguar recently released pictures of his car and Cessna plane and the internets went wild with naysayers running to twitter to talk all types of smack. They went on to rubbish Ghafla for the report that the plane was his.

I wanted to release the troll hammer aptly dubbed "rungu" on every last one of the haters but Bab Ghafla told me not to step off the throne to deal with those that know not the meaning of noble. Beat them with facts said he.

So I reached out to jaguar who said that the only things he doesn't own on the set of his video shoot was the airport! Jay Z tings! Read about all his other cars here.

Yeah, the cessna cost him a paltry 18million Kenya shillings, the Bentley? I shan't divulge. and all this is from the horse's mouth so for heaven's sake, get off that hating tip and do something with your lives!

And if you think all these toys are just vanity, if you think Jaguar is a prideful braggart, you are sorely mistaken! He was recently on a charity mission to St. Catherine's Children's Home Kibera with Grand Pa Records and he rode in a matatu!

Exclusive: Jaguar's New Video Is Out!

It's probably the most anticipated video this year thanks to the much hype it has generated during its shoot where a Bentley and a plane were involved.

Am talking about Jaguar's fresh video for his latest single that just dropped a few minutes ago. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, I give you "Kipepeo" the video;

Are you about to get fired, resign from a job or are you jobless?

There are various situations that occur which may lead you into losing your or starting to hunt one. For example the financial year is over and no one is getting a bonus, performance reviews came and went with no adjustment of salaries, and your company's main competitor recently laid off half its staff. You've noticed the bosses going into closed-door meetings and the human resources director seems awfully busy. With the recent power management, you start wondering……….

Pufffffffff, something is not right or is there? Maybe you're paranoid, and there's nothing to worry about or maybe not. With thousands of workers laid off in a broad range of industries and an economy doing poorly, it seems that no one is safe from the threat of being downsized, terminated, laid off, or let go. If you've been hearing rumors at the office about imminent layoffs, it might be wise to act as though they may be true.

To some people, this signifies the end of life but no, the interesting part has just began. Experts propose the following steps:

1.   Keep working: If you work harder now than you ever have before, your work ethic may rub off on your coworkers and together, you could pull your company out of its pit. Seriously, your supervisor could notice the valiant effort you're putting forth in the face of uncertainty and decide to reward you by not eliminating your job. Your coworkers will remember what a friendly, helpful, hard worker you are and recommend you to their new bosses at their new companies when they get new jobs after you all get laid off.

2.   Update your CV and interview skills: You'll have a head start on the job search if your resume is ready to go as soon as you need it. Update it now with information about your current job and any new skills you've recently acquired. Ask a friend, discreet coworker, or professional resume writer to have a look at it. Print out several hard copies on nice paper so you'll have them on hand. While you're at it, start refreshing your interview skills. If it's been a long time since you last undertook a job search, you might not be aware of the most current interview styles. Even if you are, practice and preparation will ensure that you're confident and capable when interview time comes.

3.   Put out feelers: Discretion is the key but it's not a bad idea to start looking for a new job now. Let close friends and family members know that you might be in the market soon and ask them if there are any openings at their companies. Post your resume on job boards that allow you to prevent your current company from accessing it, and keep an eye on the classified ads and Internet job listings. Pay attention to what the market is like now so you won't be surprised if you do lose your job. And if you see a dream opportunity, don't be afraid to jump on it. If you don't, and you're laid off, you'll regret it.

4.   Expand your skills: While you still have extra money, consider enrolling in a course or two to update your marketable skills. Not only will this enhance your resume, but it will keep you busy and help you make contacts if you do get laid off, as well as opening your eyes to career opportunities you might not have thought of otherwise.

5.   Start saving money: Conventional wisdom holds that you should have enough savings to support yourself for three months. If you haven't been saving already, this might not be possible, but do the best you can. The more money you have on hand, the less traumatic the layoff will be. You'll also be able to take your time finding a new job, instead of having to desperately accept the first offer that comes your way. If you want to, you'll be able to take some time off to study or travel. You'll also want to start investigating what a layoff will mean to your pension plan. Look into unemployment insurance, too. If you carry a balance on your credit cards, investigate whether the lender offers an insurance program that would allow you to suspend payment in the case of unemployment. If you've been putting off getting a wisdom tooth pulled or visiting the eye doctor, do it now while you're on your company's health plan.

6.   Clean out your computer: When the big layoff actually comes, you'll be lucky if you have more than half an hour to remove personal files from your computer before it's turned off. To avoid the stress of that situation, start copying personal documents onto floppies, deleting them from your work computer's hard drive, and taking them home. Do the same with any hard-copy documents of a personal or private nature.

7.   Don't freak out: The coming weeks or months will undoubtedly be scary. If you're well prepared, you'll feel much less pressure and you'll be able to see the situation much more objectively. Keep your wits about you and try not to let work - related stress get to you too much.

Remind yourself that you're doing what you can; other than that, it's out of your hands. Don't feel disloyal for taking these steps because you have to take care of yourself. Stay calm and look on this as an opportunity and a learning experience. Find someone trustworthy you can confide your fears in; if you're really panicky, think about seeing a counselor. And remember that this happens to the crème de la crème of the job industry and thus you are not alone.

If you pray to God, Allah, Brahama or any other, this is the time to get closer to HIM but not just for the sake of it but also for guidance.

We all look forward to such a situation like this not happening but you are better prepared than surprised.

How to avoid stress during interviews

The interviewer is buttoned-up, formal and not smiling as warmly as you would have liked. The interview chair is hard and unwelcoming, your palms and face are sweating profusely, your normal eloquence has given way to stuttering and stammering and you have begun to tremble from head to toe. If you are one of the multitudes of jobseekers who begin to hyper-ventilate at the very thought of interviewing for a new position and to whom the interview is a source of unlimited stress and trepidation, the following are some basic tips to help you through your interview woes:

1.   Imagine the interviewer is more stressed out than you are: A technique favored by many to alleviate their own stress is to remind themselves that the interviewer may be more nervous and stressed out than they are, especially if he is not a seasoned HR professional and does not normally interview new candidates. The interviewer may not feel very comfortable assuming a role normally reserved for the HR department and may be more anxious than you are as a result. In this case you can shift your focus to alleviating the stress in the room and lightening the mood realizing you are both new to this role and that both sides will win by making the interview as smooth, fluid and informative as possible.

2.   Imagine yourself in the interviewer's shoes: It helps to remember when sitting in the interview spotlight that the interviewer himself is a busy man with deadlines, a job and a boss to report back to. By mentally envisioning the interviewer as a professional just like yourself who has taken time out of his busy routine to give you an opportunity to interview for the job, you can begin to empathize with the interviewer, relate to him and feel a sense of gratitude that you have made it as far as the interview stage. Remember, getting this far is already an accomplishment and the fact that the employer has given you such a generous block of time means they are interested in your profile, abilities and qualifications. Convince yourself that the difficult part is already over (providing you have not lied on your CV) and the interview itself is just a platform to build a rapport with the team and articulate in person what they already know from your CV. To take this a step further, you may want to put yourself in the employer's shoes - imagine you are in full control of the interview and the aim is to deliver to the employer all the answers he needs to sell you to the rest of the team clearly and succinctly. You can even go so far as to imagine that you already have the job and are just getting to know the interviewer as a professional colleague - this technique really works to alleviate the stress of the moment and reveal your real work persona and interpersonal skills.

3.   Know your subject matter: Your subject matter is primarily yourself and your professional achievements, interests, skills and qualifications, particularly as summarized on your CV and as they relate to this particular job. The interview is not the time to start racking your brain for the answer to "How long did you work for ABC Motors" or "When did you join DEF" - you should know your employment history and CV like the back of your hand and be able to explain or expound on any aspect of it immediately. Remember, you are the world's best expert on this subject matter and for the length of the interview you are completely in control of the subject matter, have an edge over the interviewer with this knowledge, and can deliver the relevant facts and figures with utmost confidence.

4.   Read interview books: Reading interview books will give you that extra self-confidence you need to appear calm at the interview and anticipate some of the more common questions. By eliminating most of the 'shock' value of the interview and feeling you are armed with answers to most questions that can come your way you will feel much more relaxed, comfortable and in control of the interview.

5.   Practice and prepare: Nothing beats practice and preparation for confidence building. While knowing yourself is the fundamental building block in the successful interview formula, knowing the job, the industry and the company come in a close second. Research these areas extensively so that the next time you are seated across from the interviewer you have a detailed knowledge of what it is they are looking for, how recent market events have shaped and influenced the company in specific and industry in general and what it is about your profile that is uniquely relevant to the job in question and can directly influence the bottom line. Once you can see yourself as a vital piece of the puzzle by virtue of the unique skills, attributes and value-added you bring to the specific role, you can tailor the answers to all interview questions accordingly. Practice your answers bearing in mind at all times what the employer is looking for based on your research activities, and keep repeating and fine-tuning your answers till you have perfected both the content and delivery. Ask some-one you trust to assume the role of the interviewer and aim to perfect the answers to all the common (and any anticipated uncommon) questions you are likely to come across in the interview.

6.   Don't dwell on your mistakes: Remind yourself that everyone is fallible and that should you stumble or falter with a particularly difficult question, you can quickly recover. The secret is not to make a big issue out of a bad or outright wrong answer but to quickly take stock of what went wrong, regain composure, take remedial action if possible then refocus and move on to the next question. Keep a professional front at all times and don't let yourself get mired in any interview traps or potentially harmful comments you may inadvertently have made. It helps immensely to remember that flexibility will win the day and that should you inadvertently slip, you have the wit and intelligence to make it up with well-rehearsed, honest, sincere, exemplary answers to other interview questions.

7.   Smile: Laughter is the closest distance between any two people and a good smile (a close relative to laughter) can melt many a concrete professional heart. Aside from endearing you to the interviewer, showing you are pleasant and breaking the ice, a polite smile will actually make you feel happier and will lift your spirits. Aim to smile as sincerely and as often as is possible during the interview and watch how your mood and temperament lighten up and the interview takes on a more positive light.

We at HCC wish you all the best in your interviews

Operations Manager Jobs Beer Distributor

A beer distributor urgently seeks qualified individual to fill the below position.
Operations Manager
Indicators Of Good Performance Of The Job

•Focused and realistic distributorship plans and operational budgets in place and communicated to management team and implementers.
•Maximum profitability, occupancy volumes and quality of service achieved.
•required standards are adhered to and customer service and security is in accordance with the
company policies, procedures, EABL and BTDL requirements.
•Service standards improvement and maintenance i.e safety standards.

Key Duties 
Participate in the strategic and business planning process and assist the General Manager in overseeing implementation.
On behalf of the General Manager, oversee the development, implementation and continual improvement of internal controls (audit, fraud prevention) and report to the General Manager on all important findings.
Drive the development and implementations of SOP’s, brand standards and a code of ethics.
Set business performance standards in all operation areas, develop processes, monitor and ensure compliance and put in place remedial actions.
Drive business development, build and maintain relationships with key players, and use every opportunity to build a positive image of the distributorship in the market place.
Drive the development and maintenance of policies and procedures especially in the human resource management procedure and distributorship.
Constant guide the operations team on effective ways of achieving maximum profitability and service quality of the highest standards in all respects, offer necessary coaching where there are gaps.
Manage, develop and train departmental staff.
Prepare periodic operational reports for Directors review.
Run an operations/performance review meeting bi-monthly to review business results, identify and resolve problems and resolve problems and refocus the team as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
A degree in business or equivalent
A post-graduate business management qualification
Over 5 years experience in the same capacity is desirable

Competencies
Strategic thinker
Business development and management
Technical standard/processes development and enforcement
Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Leadership skills
Relationship development and maintenance
If you meet the above minimum requirements, kindly send us your cv together with your current and expected salary to;

Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House, 1st Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road

Emails; info@frankmconsult.com/frankmconsult@yahoo.com

Analysts Dim Trouble At Equity Bank Over CFO Position

The exit of Mr Oduor at Equity Bank makes the top finance job at Equity Bank the most volatile given the replacements that have happened in the position over the past three years.

Samson Oduor joined Equity last October as the CFO and gave his reason for quitting his lucrative job as having strategy difference with CEO James Mwangi.

Analysts have said that Equity Bank could struggle to hire a chief financial officer outside its ranks
following a high turnover of executives handling the job over the past two years.


The bank is expected to begin the search for its fifth CFO since 2010 after Samson Oduor left the lender in March. He had served for about six months.

The exit of Mr Oduor makes the top finance job at Equity Bank the most volatile. Before Mr Oduor, the finance docket was handled by Paul Njaga (2012), Edwin Mucai (2011) and Allan Mwangi (2010).

Being a Chief Finance Officer at Equity Bank must be one of the riskiest or hardest job.

Cabinet Nominees Vetting Day Clashes With Mutula Kilonzo’s Funeral

As the committee conducting the vetting process of the 16 cabinet secretary nominees meet today, they have to acknowledge that Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo burial coincides with the starting of the vetting day.

The committee will meet in to start sifting through information from the public on candidates.

Chaired by the speaker of the national assembly, Justin Muturi has chosen Thursday to start public
vetting which will be conducted at the Kenyatta International Conference Center.

 The date of the vetting however collides with the burial of the senior Counsel and three time MP.

A good number of MP’s will be expected to attend which will leave them missing the hearing.

Scheduled to be vetted on Thursday are;
1. Amme Waiguru- Devolution and Planning.
2. Raychelle Omamo- Defence
3. Amina Mohammed-Foreign Affairs
4. Prof Jacob Kaimenyi-Education Science and Technology.
5. Henry Rotich-The National Treasury

“I think the two functions can go on,” said Mr Bundi, “but it’s upon the committee to make a determination. It’s really the business of the committee and they will probably decide on that when they meet.”

Things You Should Never Say In An Interview

The interview comes at the end of the job search process. There is nothing worse than working extremely hard to get your foot in the door then blowing it because you happened to say the wrong thing.

1. “I’m really nervous...”
Being nervous in an interview is normal for most people especially when you know your performance will help get you that job. When you tell the recruiter that you are nervous, you may
look like you have not prepared or worse yet like you lack good professional manners.
 

2. “Eh, I don’t really know what the job is about, could you...?”
This phrase will make you look unprepared and like you are not interested in the job or the company. When the Human Resource Manager thinks you feel this way you will have portrayed yourself like someone who is not likely to take the job serious. So should they take you seriously?]

3. I had this one supplier that just made my life hell....”
Talking ill about someone/thing or the company not only makes them look bad but also ensures that the recruiter will wonder whether you are going to tell people the bad things about their company. This is important to remember as no place of work is perfect. Instead of focusing on the negative mention the things you learnt and how you grew in that position.

4. “I hate the clients that come in and start shouting about our...”
This is definitely not the right thing to say if you are in a customer service sales executive. When you start putting conditions on your about things you like and you don’t like especially when the situation you will have to deal with is critical to you doing your job well. Don’t! Choose a weakness that is not related to a key/critical area of your work and show how you have worked to improve it and will continue to improve it.

5. “Granted profanity is more accepted today, interview are not the place to showcase your  perverse vocabulary” Four letter words and the likes do not belong in the office. Demonstrating you can talk like a hooligan may knock you out of the running to get you the position that you desire.

6.“Sorry”...As you go ahead and read the message or look at the number called
Again you put yourself in the awkward situation where you find that you are not serious about the interview and the job. There really is no valid reason for you to get a call and look at it, read a text or get completely distracted because your phone is vibrating. If you are going to get tempted turn off your phone.

When in doubt pause before you do/say what is on your mind. Think will it knock me out of the running, then act if you can answer, “no!”

The One Question That Could Change Your Life Forever

Many at times, we find ourselves doubting on many things happening to us or even to others. It could be issues to do with your career, your job, your boss, your spouse, relationships, money e.t.c.  We constantly ask our ourselves questions that make us doubt our ability to improve. For example; at one point in life, you might have asked yourself questions such as: “Am I doing the right thing? “Can I pull off quitting my job and starting my own project?” “Should I be doing more?” “Do I deserve this?”

But what happens even with all these questions crossing your mind? Many of us are afraid of change.  Most of us just complain about not being satisfied to others and in most cases these are
people who will do nothing about your problem. For example if your boss is paying you less, most employees will choose to share this with colleagues or spouses but will never get to ask for a pay rise
Another thing is that most people never have is the gut to put the brakes on when it isn't worth pursuing. For instance, in relationships, you may find a girl who will stick with the wrong guy for the wrong reasons hoping that the guy will change. Others will stay in a job that doesn’t pay well just because there is pay at the end of the month and you are assured of meeting your bills.

Though it is human nature to try as hard as possible to stay within the status quo, instead of just watching such things, you need to start telling yourself that you deserves better and turn away! Do not be wired to seek the status quo, even if our minds do an efficient job of holding us back even when we strive for something new.

But many people have suffered from this kind of self-doubt. They are afraid that they can’t create a better situation for themselves, when they believe this is as good as it’s going to get for them, when they can’t fathom of anything better coming our way.

At some point, we’ve all been guilty of accepting less than we deserve. Self doubt and fear of change can keep us locked inside our current situations, even if they’re not good for us.

Ask yourself a new question — a better question that makes you become ‘helpful’ instead of ‘hurtful’. There is power in questioning and asking yourself a thought-provoking question can change your life more than any simple answer can.

The question is: Do I deserve better? If you asked yourself what you deserve out of your life — in your career, your relationships, your health, your everything — does it match up with your current situation?

Asking yourself what you deserve gives you a clearer road map of where you want to go — your destination. Once you can see your destination, it’s much easier to identify what you need to do get there — your path.

We all deserve the best, no exception. But being afraid that you might lose what you already have, even if it’s below your expectation will deter you from changing your life. Courage and harmony are the two things we miss the most, when we will find them, it will be much easier to say: “Yes, I deserve better, and I want full freedom and happiness no matter how much they will cost. You need to lose old to get new.

Meet The 32 Year Old Who Manages President Uhuru’s Facebook Accounts

President Uhuru Kenyatta is one digital president who is both on Twitter and Facebook. But have you ever wondered who updates his social media accounts? No, he doesn’t update them himself he has a person for that.

Meet Machel Wakienda, TNA’s Director of Communications & Secretary of Arts and Entertainment. He is the man who opened up Uhuru Kenyatta’s Facebook and twitter accounts.


Machel is not new to show business. He is the owner of Black Star Entertainment which is a
company comprised of a DJ unit called the Flava Unit Dj's, an events co-ordination unit called Blackstar Events and a film department unit called Blackstar Films.

He spoke to pulse magazine a while back and below is an excerpt of that interview

What did he study?
At 25 Machel Waikenda had achieved one his life long dreams. He had just completed his studies abroad when the national carrier, Kenya Airways, offered him a job as a first officer. With a bachelors in electrical engineering, an MBA and a commercial pilots license with ratings for the 737 and 767 planes ,a youthful and ambitious Machel took to the sky.

How was the experience as a pilot?
"To me, literally, the sky was the limit. I grew up with a passion to fly. I always dreamed of sitting in the cockpit," says soft-spoken Machel.

He continues: "I liked the fame and fortune that came with it. I liked the challenge too. Soon, I was brushing shoulders with the high and mighty and living my dream."

What changed?

But Machel had another passion. Months before KQ hired him, he, together with Marcus Kwikiriza and Smallz had formed Blackstar Entertainment, a breakaway unit from Code Red. Building a team of media personalities; DJs, emcees, cameramen, video editors and sound engineers, the three established what they believe will soon become Africa’s greatest entertainment empires.

What did he do?
"Back then, I had to juggle showbiz and flying. With time, I realised that my passion for showbiz outweighed my love for piloting. I was at a crossroads. For many nights and days, I contemplated ditching flying," he says.

"I knew it would be a risk that every one who was close to me would oppose. Flying was fun and the pay was good. I was young and the future was promising. But my vision, to spearhead the greatest entertainment unit gradually overshadowed all that. When I handed over my resignation letter, everyone thought I was insane," he recalls

Machel quit his piloting career to concentrate on entertainment, and he says he owes no one an apology.

How did his employer react?
"They (former bosses) kept calling insisting I review my decision. They said I was young and had a bright future in the aviation industry. But I had made up my mind. The next time I will be flying, it is going be my own jet. Sooner than later, this will come to pass," says the go-getter.

What is his mantra?
"Life is not all about money or fame. Since we started Blackstar Entertainment, I realised that my passion was in the entertainment industry and now, I have taken the risk. I want to give Blackstar Entertainment my undivided attention," he affirms.

What are his last words?
Days are gone when entertainment used to be regarded as a career for the uneducated. The perceptions have changed because many have now proved that they can make a good living from showbiz," he says.

Keeping Your UpTo Date

Whether or not you're on the hunt for a new job, keeping your CV up-to-date is important. There's nothing worse than scrambling to come up with an accurate and interesting CV when you have two days to make the submission deadline for a job opening.

It's Essential to be Prepared since you never know when you might need to submit it, you should regularly update your CV with relevant accomplishments, new job duties, recently achieved certifications, and other similar achievements instead of trying to remember critical information days, months, or even years after the
fact. This is especially true of smaller but equally important achievements that may fade in memory as time passes.

Even if you don't edit your CV regularly, you should keep good records of your stands upon which you performance will be measured and accomplishments. These will make your job easier when you finally sit down at the computer.

This may be as simple as keeping a work journal or storing emails from superiors, clients that commend you for a 'job well done' or emails which detail your role in a new project. However you want to keep your information organized is up to you. 

Here are some things you should keep track of:
Your Accomplishments
These set you apart and demonstrate your ability to be able to do the job well. These are one of the most difficult things for an individual to write. Why? Many people feel that an accomplishment has to be monumental in order to matter. In reality is that many of the things you do on a regular basis can be seen as accomplishments. These may include products, processes that you have changed for the better in the organization. Quantifiable examples are best when it comes to proving what you've done through the use of monetary amounts, numbers, quotas, percentages will greatly support the information that you are trying to show. That's what belongs in an interview-winning CV.

 
Examples of accomplishments might include increasing a company's turnover or profits, promotions, special projects, decreasing costs, or company/industry sponsored awards. What you list should be items that stand apart from your day-to-day duties. These items should be tangible, quantifiable and put your accomplishments into perspective. 

Take a look at these examples:
•    Achieved a 50% higher saving by partnering with fewer agents and streamlining the sales process.
•    Reduced stocks by adopting a new stock keeping system that allowed for stock to be delivered to the branches from the warehouse thus saving on storage, inventory and staff costs.
•    Boosted sales by repacking the company’s products and service to match the needs of individual and corporate customers. The turnover target for the year, Ksh 6 million, was attained in less than six months. 

Other, less quantifiable accomplishments may also be included, such as major accounts you landed, customer service satisfaction ratings, mergers and acquisitions, positive publicity, promotion and anything else you can think of that's appropriate to list under accomplishments.

Licenses, Degrees, Awards and Certificates
List only those which are most relevant to your career field. Include titles, dates, locations and the sponsors of any training you completed to receive certificates or licences. Remember, stay focused so the information is relevant to the job you are applying for. A hiring manager only wants to see what's relevant to the position you're applying for.

Conferences and Additional Education
Sticking with the idea of what's relevant, conferences can be an important boost to your selling power, particularly if they helped you earn continuing education credits or are substantial enough to have given you an unique skill, such as specialization in a certain area of knowledge or less obviously, the unspoken power that comes with having made high-end powerful contacts through a variety of conferences. There's something to be said about who you know. Don't forget to make note of any in-services or trainings you may have conducted with others as a result of attending conferences. These are notable accomplishments that highlight certain skills like leadership and public speaking.

Additional Skills; that are job specific
If you are seeking an office admin position that requires you to have basic administration skills, you may add technical skills such as being able to use MS Office programs and QuickBooks very well. Other, non-computer-related skills, such as operating a cash register, or using equipment such as a printer, scanner, photocopier and can make a difference in getting a job, particularly if you're just entering the job market.

Mistakes That Will Keep Jobless

When pondering employment our job search process always focuses on how to land a job that we will read any book or blog on it, but not on how not to get a job?  This is to mean that we focus so much on how to do the right things, but never an emphasis on how to avoid the bad things. 



As a recruiter, I have noted that most job seekers who fail in their interviews make some careless mistakes that keep them off from getting the job. Somewhere along the process of getting hired, they make mistakes that they are not yet aware of. 

For every application to company X, you should therefore know what they are looking for as well as
what they are not looking for. It is important to know what they expect from their employees if you want to be the ideal candidate for the job.
 
Here are 4 potential reasons that keep you from putting an end to your unemployment.

1. Applying To Every Job: When job seekers find a company they really like they will begin to apply to every job that is available. Why? It is because they want to grab the attention of the recruiter. Kind of like, "Hey, look me at me! Over here!" Unfortunately, this is the kiss of death. Let's look at it from the other perspective. You are the recruiter and you see John Doe apply to 12 jobs within your company. What is your first thought going to be? Easy... John Doe has no clue what he wants to do. So... why are you making the recruiter figure out what job you are appropriate for? Recruiters do no have time in today's high volume, high paced environment. What they do then is simply go to the next resume. An easy way on how not to get a job.

2. Call/E-Mail Every Day: This, quite possibly, could be the most annoying to any recruiter. Every one 
knows that you are eager and excited to hear back, but let's put this in perspective. This would be equivalent to a telemarketer calling you every day and asking you to buy their product. What do you do in those instances? I would be willing to bet you just hang up the phone. The difference here is that the recruiter can either let it go to voice mail or will politely tell you to stop calling and/or e-mailing because they have to remain professional. While it is very important to follow up, please be sure to do sure appropriately


This is why we recommend that when an interview is over you ask when the best day/time to follow up is. This is your only chance to follow up and not be annoying. Of course, there are other techniques in which you can still follow up, but this one time will be expected by the recruiter.

3. Stopping Your Job Search While You Wait For A Response: This goes to the old analogy of "putting all of your eggs into one basket"; it's just not a smart decision, yet it happens so often. Just because you had a fantastic interview does not mean you will be getting the job. This is an easy way to extend your job search. You have to constantly be on the move and thinking about your next step. Don't wait around for things to happen to you; instead make decisions in which force things to happen to you. How not to get a job? Apply to just one job and wait...

4. Forgetting Where You've Applied And Interviewed: This one might take the cake for most annoying... maybe. As a recruiter nothing is more frustrating when you call a potential candidate and ask, "What attracted you to apply to this job?" The response, "Um, well it fits in line with my background and um, well, it's a great opportunity for me". You might be laughing now, but unfortunately that happens so often. There is an easy fix for this, whenever you apply to jobs, track it in excel. This way you know every job you've applied to and when. Then when asked that question, you know the appropriate answer! How Not To Get a Job? Forget where you applied too!