Coffee studies come in different levels and are known to generate various career opportunities that one can explore. The studies vary from short courses to postgraduate programmes but each is intended to achieve a particular purpose in the coffee sector. At all levels of study …
Category: Career Blog
NO JOBS OR NO RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE JOBS?
Job Searchers: There are no jobs. Potential Employers: There are no right people for the jobs. Now, what and where is the disconnect? Upon looking into it and having numerous discussions with potential employers, the disconnect seems to be a lack of key skills by …
THE UNCLEAR PATH TO MY DREAM CAREER
“BREAKING NEWS!!!! The Cabinet Secretary of Education is set to announce the K. C. S. E 2019 examination results this afternoon. For the candidates who sat for their exams, this is a defining moment towards a future they have so much awaited. For parents, this …
PERSONAL PRESENTATION MATTERS
Ever heard of the old adage”first impressions last?” I believe so; if not, there you go. I am a lady of a certain age; old enough but also privileged to have been exposed, to quite an extent, to different caliber & stature of people, situations, …
SETTING STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS
It’s beneficial to develop communication and leadership skills and confidence at any age, but the earlier the better. Through Toastmasters, volunteer and team management growth opportunities are availed—something not all students might have access to. There is also a natural connection between universities and Toastmasters through the …
MY REALITY ABOUT CAREER AND THE JOURNEY
Growing up I wanted to be many things; I always told my parents my occupation would be this or that and I am sure they probably gave up on listening to my different versions. I knew for sure though that I wanted to be someone …
DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER
Career development in the 21st century involves continuous learning and identity changes in due course. Many factors influence the process of choosing a career, improving your skills and advancing along a career path. What have I picked along my journey thus far? I joined Dedan …
LIVE LIFE, DON’T RACE IT
Before anything, I would like to bring something to your attention! This is literally how today’s young generation feels almost on a daily basis but here is the rather interesting part; absolutely no one imposed this urge of treating life like a competition on us. …
USING YOUR ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT
One time, Dr. Ann Sang, the then Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business and Economics Management, and my Organizational Behavior unit lecturer, gave my class an assignment asking us to write about the artifacts found within Dedan Kimathi …
PHILOSOPHICAL THINKING: VERY KEY IN EVERY CAREER
What is philosophical thinking and what is its significance in the society? Every time I introduce myself and my academic backgrounds, a number of people, including university dons, do ask me to spell out the meaning of philosophical thinking and its significance in the society. …