A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
Recruiters, quick question: do you read a cover letter before or after the CV? I always start with the CV, then the letter only if I'm still deciding. Curious how others do it.
Recruiters, quick question: do you read a cover letter before or after the CV? I always start with the CV, then the letter only if I'm still deciding. Curious how others do it.
Recruiters, quick question: do you read a cover letter before or after the CV? I always start with the CV, then the letter only if I'm still deciding. Curious how others do it.
Early in my career I thought working harder was the answer. It wasn't. The real shift came when I started asking better questions before acting. Clarity beats effort almost every time.
Saw a job listing today asking for 5 years of experience in a tool that was released 2 years ago. I laughed, then felt bad for whoever has to filter those applications.
Saw a job listing today asking for 5 years of experience in a tool that was released 2 years ago. I laughed, then felt bad for whoever has to filter those applications.
Saw a job listing today asking for 5 years of experience in a tool that was released 2 years ago. I laughed, then felt bad for whoever has to filter those applications.
A strong relationship isn't about never disagreeing, it's about choosing each other even on the days you don't see eye to eye. Be patient, listen more than you speak, and never stop showing up.
Seeing more African founders build for local problems first instead of chasing Silicon Valley trends is the shift I've been waiting for. The best ideas here often come from lived experience, not boardrooms.
I keep seeing posts about AI-generated resumes, but here's the thing: if you don't customize your CV for each role, even the best AI won't save you. I once got a great interview because I mirrored the job description's exact wording for one key skill. It'... moreI keep seeing posts about AI-generated resumes, but here's the thing: if you don't customize your CV for each role, even the best AI won't save you. I once got a great interview because I mirrored the job description's exact wording for one key skill. It's not about gaming the system—it's about showing you actually read it. Take the extra 10 minutes. Your future self will thank you. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
