How to follow up with a recruiter after applying or interviewing
Have you submitted your CV or attended an interview, then heard nothing? A brief follow-up can help you ask where recruitment stands and restate your interest. …
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How to prepare for your first job interview in Cameroon
Have you been invited to your first job interview? It is a chance to explain what you can do, show how you learn and understand the role on offer. You do not ne…
How to spot a fake job offer in Cameroon
Does a job advert promise immediate employment, followed by a request for Mobile Money fees? Does a WhatsApp message use a major company’s logo but refuse to ex…
Already working in the informal sector? How to show the value of your experience
Do you sell at a market, help in a family shop, offer hairdressing at home or learn a trade in a workshop? You may already have experience an employer can use, …
Finding work with your phone: WhatsApp and Kamerjob in practice
Your phone can help you find vacancies, prepare a CV and speak with recruiters. But forwarded job adverts and files you cannot find can quickly make your search…
First job: habits that help you earn and keep your employer’s trust
Have you just started your first job? Whether you work in a shop, restaurant, workshop or office, the first few weeks are a time to learn the role and understan…
How to Write a CV With No Diploma or Formal Work Experience
You need to send a CV, but you have no diploma and no formal work experience to put on it? You can prepare a useful application without inventing a background. …
Finding a Job Without a Diploma in Cameroon
Looking for a job without a diploma in Cameroon and not sure where to start? Your schooling does not sum up what you can do. Helping out in a shop, preparing me…
Types of Employment Contract in Cameroon: The Guide Before You Sign
Fixed-term, permanent, temporary agency work, internship… A vacancy interests you, but do you know exactly what the contract on offer involves? Before committin…
Cover Letters in Cameroon: Free Templates and Mistakes to Avoid (2026 Guide)
"Further to your advertisement, I have the honour to most respectfully solicit your kind benevolence…" If your cover letter starts like this, it looks like 80% …
How to Write a CV in Cameroon That Grabs Recruiters' Attention
A Cameroonian recruiter spends on average less than 40 seconds on a first read of a CV. When a vacancy posted in Yaoundé or Douala attracts 200, 300, sometimes …