By Kamaven Being called for an interview is an exciting step in your job search. It’s a clear sign that the employer sees potential in your application. It can also be nerve-wracking if you’re not sure how to prepare. 1. Confirm the Interview Details When the employer contacts you, ensure you fully understand the interview specifics. Confirm: 2. Research the
Continue reading By KT Content Maven A job post is your first glimpse into a potential opportunity. Misreading or overlooking critical details can lead to errors, missed chances, or applying for unsuitable roles. To make the most of your job search, here are common mistakes to avoid when reading a job post—along with practical tips to guide you. 1. Skimming the Job
Continue reading Glassdoor Team Interview Confidence 101 A confident interview is all about projection. Many people have doubts about how they measure up against the other candidates for a job, so it’s best to concentrate on presenting yourself in the best possible light — both literally and figuratively — so the interviewers can understand justhow great you are. 1. Talk yourself up
Continue reading By Kamaven Every great career journey begins with a single step. Whether you’re stepping into the workforce for the first time or striving to elevate your professional path, Gamjobs Limited is here to guide and empower you every step of the way. In The Gambia, opportunities abound, and we’re committed to helping you harness them to build a thriving, fulfilling
Continue reading By KT Content Maven In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted cover letter can be a crucial tool in securing an interview. A cover letter not only introduces you to potential employers but also provides a platform to showcase your qualifications, personality, and enthusiasm for the position. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a compelling cover letter. 1.
Continue reading By KT Content Maven In today’s fast-paced world, waiting for the perfect opportunity can often feel like a futile endeavor. The traditional notion that hard work alone will bring opportunities your way is no longer sufficient. The dynamics of the modern job market, entrepreneurship, and personal development demand more than patience—they require proactive initiative. The Shift in Opportunity Creation Opportunities
Continue reading Culled from Glassdoor.comWhether you’re fresh out of school or ready to take on a different industry, getting your foot in the door requires some planning. There’s no denying that the market is tough, and the work landscape is changing. But that doesn’t mean there’s no hope if you’re on the hunt for an entry-level role. Rest assured, there are still
Continue reading Culled from Glassdoor.com What is the interview process? The interview process includeswriting a job description,posting a job, scheduling and conducting interviews,following up with candidates, and hiring an employee. Remember, interviewing is a skill. Just as a candidate might turn to friends or for a practice interview, internal practice interviews help teams identify areas for improvement. Interview process steps Conducting an
Continue reading Culled from Glassdoor.com How to answer “Why are you the best person for this job?” The following are steps you can take to prepare for and provide a strong answer to the question “Why are you the best person for this job?” Review the job listing Fully understanding what the job will entail and the qualifications a candidate needs to
Continue reading Culled from Glassdoor If you feel stuck in your career, consider whether you are underperforming, or you just aren’tfinding meaning in your work. According to White, these are six warning indicators that you’re not meeting your company’s expectations. If you see any of these red flags in your career trajectory, take a moment to analyze what stage of your career
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By Aji Fatima Jobe In recent years, Africa has witnessed an exciting technological awakening, withQR codestaking center stage. Imagine these black-and-white squares as magic keys that, when you scan them with your smartphone, open the door to a world of possibilities. From lively marketplaces to life-saving healthcare, QR codes, or “Quick Response” codes, have been spreading like wildfire across Africa,
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By Ousman Seckan I will begin by stressing that no matter the situation at the workplace, collaboration is always better than confrontation. While some business executive in The Gambia work hard to ensure a healthy employer – employee relationship frictions at workplace, some are not. This friction can emanate either from the employer or the employee . In this article, I explain ways
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan For many new employees, negotiating a better salary is no go area. This is because they are worried to be seen as too greedy. As a new employee, there are better ways to negotiate for better salary at onset without causing misunderstanding. While voicing your concern for better pay may lead to rise in pay, there are
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan It is usually an exciting moment when you receive a call or letter that you are offereda job. However, not all job offers may meet your expectation. In such situation is advisable to reject such offers that accepting knowing that you will not be happy doing the job. There are several reasons why some job offers maybe
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Gamjobs.com has new feature that notify candidate of jobs opportunities based on their preferences. In this new feature, candidates can choose to receive job alerts base on job category, keywords, job location or job types etc. They can also choose the frequency they want to receive this notification (i.e. Daily, Weekly or monthly) To set this up, visit www.gamjobs.com, login
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan While the social media hasease theway we search and find jobs, it hasalsobrought several challenges for job seekers. One of these is a fake job advert. Sometimes jobs advertised on-line and even in newspapershave been found to be fake. The fraudsters capitalize on desperate situations of job seekers, especially young graduates and defraud them of their meager
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan In the Gambia, some workers fear performance appraisal because they see it as a witch -hunt meant for supervisors to expose their weakness. The fear of supervisors using appraisal tools to punish or even threaten their subordinates make them quite uneasy. These among other reasons make some workers in the Gambia fear appraisal so much. In fact, some staff see it as
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan Gamjobs through REAP project and with support from Migration and Sustainable Development Gambia (MSDG) and GK Partnershas rolled out returnees’ training on soft skills, job coaching, and placement opportunities in the Gambia. Three hundred thousand dalasis (300,000) is earmarked for this project, which will run for 6 months. Dodou Kah, the Talent and Career Coach, Gamjobs,said the
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan The excitement you feel when called for job interview is quite phenomenal, but this excitement can be ruined inadvertently when you do not know the right respond to a few interview questions. Scores of interviewees in the Gambia are usually eager to respond to questions instead of carefully analyzing them for befitting responses. In this article, I
Continue reading By Ousman Seckan In the Gambia, job seekers are usually quick to complain of the turn-down of their carefully prepared applications when they have met the requirements and also answered all the interview questions. It wonders them what is actually responsible for this rejection despite their qualification and experience. In this article, I will discuss 5 things recruiting managers are
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