A degree gets you in the door. What happens after that, how you handle pressure, work with a team, or speak up when it matters, comes down to a different set of skills entirely. On September 13, MustardSeed welcomed back Selestine Njoga, who joined us in 2024 for a session on communication, for a much […]
AI is no longer a distant, futuristic idea. It already decides what shows up on your feed, predicts the fastest route on your ride-hailing app, and flags a suspicious transaction before you even notice it. For a graduate stepping into college for the first time, that shift matters. How you use AI in these first […]
Behavioral interview questions ask you to describe something you actually did in the past, not what you’d hypothetically do. As you might have imagined, it gets most people off guard. A question like “Tell me about a time you failed” will have most candidates freeze because they don’t know how to turn an elusive memory […]
LinkedIn is everywhere — on business cards, in email signatures, at the tail end of every “let’s connect” conversation at a networking event you half-regretted attending. Most people set it up like a polished storefront and walk away, hoping someone important will wander in. But a profile that just sits there is like a shop […]
The requirements listed in a job posting often seem like a laundry list of must-haves that can be intimidating to potential applicants. However, understand that these requirements are typically a wish list rather than an absolute set of criteria. Employers craft these lists to attract candidates who have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and […]
From February 13th to 15th, 2026, the Christian Life Community (CLC) held its joint formation at the University of Eldoret, and Mustardseed engaged the CLCers on employment issues and the skills needed in today’s job market. Building on last year’s introduction of the program into the formation, MustardSeed continued to play a key role in […]
How many CVs have you sent out but never got invited for an interview? Countless? Well, if my guess is right, your CVs ended up in the shredder. This is where most CVs rot! While many job seekers dwell in the basics, employers are now looking for more in a CV. Workplace requirements have evolved […]
In today’s digital landscape, a robust personal brand is essential for your career growth. Gone are the days when a CV alone could land you the job of your dreams. As the world shifts towards online experiences, how you present yourself matters more than ever. This article delves into proven strategies to help you build […]