Careers in Africa Paris offered great job opportunities. The event which took place at the Marriott Courtyard in Neuilly was a great success for Francophone candidates and potential employers alike. But no worries if you missed on Paris, Careers in Africa London offers you even greater opportunities this year. So goodbye Paris, welcome London!

Careers in Africa London, May 28-30 2010 is poised to be a great success. This year’s summit offers you a fantastic opportunity as the world’s economies regain strength and companies start to recruit again. Africa is no exception to the economic upturn and so, many African companies have numerous opportunities for you to apply for. Sectors represented at this year’s London summit include Telecommunications, Finance, Banking, Engineering, FMCG and many more. So how do you ensure you secure that so long awaited for interview?

Firstly, revamp that Curriculum Vitae. This is your initial point of contact with potential employers who will take a good look at your CV and decide whether your skills, qualifications and experience are a match to their existing requirements. So boosting your CV to increase your chances of securing that interview this May is a must. Doubling your chances of more interviews means you need to be specific as to what you are looking for and ensure this is clearly reflected on your career history. The current economic upturn means that potential employers are still very specific about their needs. Lastly, interviewers will be expecting to experience good knowledge of your areas of expertise during the interviews, so prepare accordingly and dress appropriately for the event. A smart appeal will definitely add that zest to your candidacy and increase your chances of employability at this summit.

The Careers in Africa London summit is now running in its 8th year, and just as in past summits, employers are ready to make offers during the event. So besides getting your CV ready, register for the event on our website and apply for the vacancies that match your needs. Don’t forget to update your referees about your new job search and also ensure that you have your proof of citizenship and/or work permit for the countries you have right to work in during the event. This is your career opportunity, so go for it!
 

With its political stability, economic liberalism, abundant natural resources, highly motivated work force and infrastructure improvements, Ghana is positioned to become West Africa’s premier gateway country. A recent spell of growth has propelled Ghana into one of the three strongest economic policy performers among low-income African countries.

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There is no one right way to write a CV, however there are five basic tips that can help ensure it stands out in a pool of applications.

Structure: The nicer something looks, the more a person would want to look at it. Similarly, the more structured and appealing a CV looks the more time a recruiter would like to spend reviewing it. Have a clear structure. A good example would be a personal profile, experience, education/qualification and additional information (which may include your interests and references).

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Gigi Maajar is a Tanzanian banking professional who worked and studied in Wolverhampton and London before being recruited at the 2009 Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in London by KCB Tanzania Limited.

What first motivated you to move back to Tanzania & were your expectations met when you moved back home?

I was driven by the fast corporate growth and better career opportunities our friends and peers were enjoying back home in Tanzania. Having spent nine years in the UK, I felt that I would be able to achieve much greater professional goals back in my home country especially with my breadth of international experience. This was in fact the biggest motivation for me and my husband to move back home.

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