My name is Miriam, and I live in Umoja Estate. For nearly four years, I kept applying for jobs without any luck. I had a Marketing degree and solid internship experience, yet every time I sent out my CV, I got no positive response. Even the few interviews I managed to secure seemed promising, but I never heard back from any of them.
At first, I blamed the tough job market. Then I began to think maybe my qualifications weren’t enough. I decided to take an online course to boost my CV. Still, nothing changed. People I had studied and trained with found jobs, but I remained at home with no opportunity in sight.
My family eventually got tired of reassuring me. Some of my friends even started keeping their distance. Whenever I saw people dressed for work, I felt defeated. I spent many nights crying alone. What hurt most was when my younger sister got employed before me. I was truly happy for her, but deep down, it crushed me.To Read More, Tap Here
