What’s More Beneficial In Job Search Skills Or Connections?

By Perminus Wainaina

Kenyan Professionals will answer this question differently depending on how they got their jobs and the experience they have as job seekers. Professionals who got jobs because of their skill will obviously say skills are more important while the ones who got jobs through connections will say it’s more important.

However, something everyone can agree on is in the Kenyan job market skills are not enough, you need a way to get into the door in order to prove yourself and this is where connections come in. Therefore, it is clear that both are important.

What are some of the benefits of skills?

The job market has changed in that emphasis is not only put into knowledge but skills. This means that more employers are looking for people with skills such as communication, customer service skills, leadership skills as opposed to just a Degree, Diploma or Certificate.

The skills you posses will set you apart from other job seekers, they will make you unique which is exactly what employers are looking for. You need to be able to be unique so as to be noticed by employers.

Why you shouldn’t have skills without connections

It is a good thing to have skills but having skills is not enough in the current job market. You need someone to vouch for your skills someone who will endorse you.

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Having networks in a certain company is helpful because you get insider information on when they are hiring and they can also ensure your CV is looked at and you get an invitation for an interview. You can ensure your CV impresses the recruiter by showcasing your skills well by getting a professional CV writer to do your CV for you.

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