Guides for every step of your job search
These guides are written by the Daraja team to help you apply with confidence: from preparing documents and writing a CV to interviews and staying safe from recruitment fraud.
- How to apply for government jobs on the Ajira Portal
A step-by-step guide to creating a profile and applying for public service vacancies through the PSRS Ajira Portal. - How to write a CV Tanzanian employers actually read
Practical CV structure, length and wording tips for job seekers applying to employers in Tanzania. - Writing a strong job application letter
How to write a short, professional application letter (barua ya maombi ya kazi) in English or Swahili. - How to prepare for a job interview
A practical checklist for written, oral and panel interviews with employers in Tanzania. - How to recognise and avoid job scams in Tanzania
Warning signs of fake vacancies and recruitment fraud, and how to check that a job is real before you apply. - How to apply for a job by email
Subject lines, attachments and message wording for employers in Tanzania who accept applications by email. - Finding your first job after graduation
Internships, graduate programmes, volunteering and other routes into your first job in Tanzania. - How to read a job advert before you apply
Understanding minimum qualifications, "added advantage", contract types and deadlines in Tanzanian vacancy adverts. - Documents and referees to prepare before applying
A checklist of certificates, identification and referee details Tanzanian employers commonly request. - Growing your career while you are employed
Practical ways to build skills, credentials and networks for your next role while working in Tanzania.
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Each job sector page explains what employers in that field look for and links to current vacancies.