Chuka University Graduate Placard Job Hunt Efforts Pays Off, He's Now Employed
KENYA: Patrick Muthomi a 28-year-old Bachelor of Commerce (accounting option) graduate from Chuka University who won the hearts of many with his determination to get a job is now employed.
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Patrick Muthomi carrying a placard in the streets of Nairobi. |
He left his teaching job, hoping to find a well-paying job as an accountant in the capital Nairobi, where he’d relocated to together with his wife and toddler.
One and a half years later, his dream has not materialized yet. The competitive nature of city occupants has locked him out of employment despite sending nearly 200 resumes to different organisations, all of which he has never gotten a call back.
He lives with his family in Mwiki – and expectedly he has to provide for them every day. And when the returns on investment proved meager, with responsibilities burgeoning by the day, Mr Muthomi had to look for a job that would pay well if not favorably.
His option – to make a placard at Sh1200 that would advertise him to potential employers.
Photos of Muthomi carrying a placard in the streets of Nairobi, with his educational qualifications (B.Com degree, CPA section 4) and phone contact listed on it, made the rounds on social media with many online users expressing admiration for his resolve.
“I started receiving calls after 30 minutes while at Muthaiga road. I felt hopeful and after three days I had over 1,122 calls, 601 sms with some sending their email addresses that I forward to them my CV,” Muthomi said. “Some even sent me airtime and data bundles.”
After two hours on the road, Muthomi retired to the house to sort out the feedback he received from those who saw his placard.
Even though many people called to encourage him and praise him for his bold action, a section of people criticized his action, terming it desperate.
Muthomi was, however, undeterred
“I was promised so much by the callers. Three companies followed their word and invited me for an interview later,” Muthomi revealed.
The former secondary school business teacher said that from the three companies that invited him for an interview, only one showed interest in hiring his services.
“I did an interview with Chandaria Industry for an accountant position. They gave a practical question and I passed,” he said. “I have since filled an employment form and by September 1st, I will be starting my new job.”
Evidently pleased, the young family man expressed much gratitude for the good luck, saying that he is glad that he will now be able to provide for his wife and child.
Flashing back to the day he brought the Ksh1,2oo placard home, Muthomi says his wife thought he was drunk when she saw the board.
When he explained his plan, she expressed concern about the outcome of such a venture, saying that he could possibly he harassed by City Council officers.
Muthomi says he is eagerly anticipating September 1st when he will start the new job, adding that he is looking forward to gain experience and improve professionally.
SOURCE: eDaily, The African Post,
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