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Attachment, internships and early career

Industrial attachment, internships, CVs, portfolios and your first job.

How to write a CV as a first-year with no experience

How to write a CV as a first-year university student with no work experience. What to include, what to skip, and how to fill one page with real substance.

How to build a portfolio as a student with no clients

How to build a developer portfolio as a student with no clients and no freelance work. What counts as a portfolio piece and how to present class projects.

Internship vs attachment in Kenya: the difference and why it matters for your CV

The difference between industrial attachment and internship in Kenya. How each works, which one your degree requires, and which employers value more.

How to get a tech internship in first or second year in Kenya

How to land a tech internship in first or second year at a Kenyan university. Where to look, what skills to show, and how to stand out with no experience.

How to write an attachment cover letter in Kenya, and what to leave out

How to write an attachment application letter in Kenya. A clear structure, what to include, what to skip, and a breakdown that works for any company.

LinkedIn for Kenyan university students: set it up properly in year one

How to set up LinkedIn as a Kenyan university student. Profile tips, what to post, who to connect with, and how to use it to find internships and jobs.

Remote internships for Kenyan students: where they come from and how to get one

How to find and land a remote internship as a Kenyan university student. Where to search, what companies expect, and how to manage remote work with classes.

Attachment logbook and report: how to write one that gets signed off first time

How to write your industrial attachment logbook and report in Kenya. What to record daily, how to structure the report, and mistakes that cause rejections.

How to turn an attachment into a job offer

How to turn your industrial attachment into a job offer in Kenya. What to do from day one, how to make yourself hard to replace, and when to ask.

What to do in semester breaks and long holidays: plans that build your CV

What to do during semester breaks as a Kenyan university student. Internships, projects, courses, and freelancing that build your CV while classmates rest.