Choosing Career Opportunities after KCSE Exama (Ultimate Guide)

GUIDE ON CAREER CHOICES

With KCSE results out, many students, parents, teachers and others are seeking information on careers. Career placement is an important aspect as it determines the path one is likely to take for life.

Academic performance, salary projections, talents and interest, family background, opportunity for future progression, availability of training institutions among others are some of the factors to consider when choosing a career.

Career information is not always readily available, and one needs to make deliberate efforts to look for it. You can however get tips from teachers, career coaches, the internet, career fairs, friends and family among others.

Feel free to call or whatsapp for consultations either as a school, especially for form twos choosing subjects, or as individuals. There is so much that it cannot be all shared here. Please call 0723857534 jmwangwe@live.com for help.

General information about careers.

Name any five careers you have ever heard of.

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Name any five careers you think are most prestigious.

Name any five careers you think are most paying, with a very good salary?

List any five careers you have heard of, but you need more information about

List any five careers you think are old-fashioned and boring. Explain.

Which careers do you think are in most demand, and will be easy to get jobs in future?

List any six careers that you may consider as your possible careers in future.

Information about subjects done in school.

If you were to study only two subjects you are doing in school, which will they be?

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What two subjects done in high school that you would not want to study in collage?

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What are your three favorite subjects in school?

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Information on colleges and universities.

Name any five public universities in Kenya you know ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name any five private universities you know ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name any five public diploma collages you know ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name any five Private collages you know. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name your two favorite universities you would wish to join ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Why do you wish to join the universities you have named above? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name five diploma courses you know ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Which diploma courses do you think can help one easily get a job? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Which course do you think will easily make you self-employed and successful? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Information on talent and abilities

List down five things you enjoy doing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

List down five talents that you can easily turn into a career or business ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Information about academic performance.

What grade do you think you can easily get at KCSE? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

List down the subject you will sit for at KCSE, and your target grades in each.

English ………..
Kiswahili ……….
Maths ……….
Biology ……….
Chemistry ……….
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Knec grading system

Grade. Points Aggregate Points

A 12 81-84

A- 11 74-80

B+ 10 67-73

B 9 60-66

B- 8 53-59

C+ 7 46-52

C 6 39-45

C- 5 32-38

D+ 4 25-31

D 3 18-25

D- 2 11-17

E 1 07-10

Simple formula for setting targets.

G=5X+2(X-1)

Where G is the target grade.

X is the subject grade

For example

C+ =5 C+ and 2(C)

That is C+ = 5* 7 = (6)

C+ = 35 ₊ 12. That is 47 points.
this means to get a C+, you just need to get C+ in five subjects, and c plain in 3 subjects. (Actually 4 C+ and 3C plain will still give you a C+ 46 points.

If you get 5 c+ and 2 B plain, you get a mean of B-, 53 points.

But you also need a cluster to secure a good course. Consider the following two student’s performance

Student A

ENGLISH C+

KISWAHILI C+

MATHS C+

BIOLOGY C+

CHEMISTRY C+

HISTORY C

AGRICULTURE C

TOTAL POINTS 47 C+

STUDENT B

ENGLISH D

KISWAHILI B

MATHS D-

BIOLOGY D+

CHEMISTRY C

HISTORY A-

AGRICULTURE A

TOTAL POINTS 47 C+

(This actually shows the need to balance your subjects. Most careers will need a language, esp English, and Mathematics. Poor grades in Mathematics may hinder one from pursuing any science courses. The last two subjects are student own choices, they need to be booster subjects)

List any four courses you think student A can take at the university.

List any four courses student A may not qualify for at the university.

List any four courses student B can qualify for at the university. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

List any four courses student B may not qualify for at the university. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

In case both student A and B wished to become teachers, which subject combinations would each have?

i) A …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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How many points, and grade do the target above give you:

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In the worst case scenario ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

University and course selection.

Choose one course that in at least three universities eg. A, law Moi Uni, b) law, UoN, c) Law MKU

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B) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Choose three other courses you would wish to apply, in any university.

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List the four subjects that you need to take at KCSE, and their cut off points to enable you pursue the course above.

List of subjects cut off points

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List down any diploma courses you would apply for, and the collage you wish to join, e.g

Diploma in Nursing KMTC Eldoret, 2. Diploma in Civil Engineering at Kitale National polytechnic, 3. Diploma in Business Information systems at Kenya Institute of Management

a). …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Careers in Kenya

Accountant Actor Actuary
Administrator Aeronautical Engineer Air traffic controller
Animal farmer Animator Archaeologist
Architect Army Officer Auditor
Author Automotive Engineer Banker
Blogger Brail Transcriber Bricklayer
Broadcast journalist Building contractor Cabin crew
Career coach Carpenter Caterer
Chef Chemical Engineer Choreographer
Civil engineer Comedian Community development officer
Crop farmer Curator Dentist
Dietician Disc jockey (DJ) Dog breeder
Drill operator Economist Electrician
Emcee (MC) Entrepreneur Environmental Scientist
Fashion Designer Film director Fine artist
Fitness trainer Food technologist Forensic Scientist
Forester Fuel attendant Game warden
Gardener General Practitioner Genetic Engineer
Geomantic Engineer Graphic designer Gynecologist
Hairdresser Human Resource Manager Image consultant
Imam Insurance Broker Interior Designer
Jeweler Lab technician Lawyer
Lecturer Librarian Marketing executive
Mechanic Mechanical Engineer Meteorologist
Microbiologist Model Musician
Nurse Ophthalmologist Painter
Paralegal Pharmacist Photographer
Physiotherapist Pilot Playwright
Plumber Police Political scientist
Priest Print journalist Prison warder
Procurement officer Product Designer Psychologist
Public Relations Practitioner Publisher Quantity Surveyor
Radiologist Real estate Agent Researcher
Sales Representative Security Guard Shop attendant
Sign Language Interpreter Social Worker Software Developer
Sports Person Statistician Tailor
Teacher Telecom Engineer Television Producer
Tiler Tours and Travel Agent Translator
Urban planner Veterinarian Video Editor
Web Designer Welder

Careers in Engineering

Aerospace engineering Agricultural Engineering
Automotive Engineering Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering Data Engineering
Drafting and Design Engineering Electrical Engineering
Geological and Mining Engineering Industrial Engineering
Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Molecular Engineering Nano engineering
Nuclear Engineering Petroleum Engineering
Software Engineering Software Engineering
Structural Engineering Telecommunication Engineering
Thermal Engineering

Best non stem subjects.

Teaching Broadcast Journalist
Print journalism Administration
Real estate agency and property management Purchasing and supplies
Quantity survey Accounting + CPA
Economics Information technology
Sign language Publishing
Graphic design Hotel and restaurant management
Television production Project management, monitoring and evaluation
Community development Communication
Cabin crew Tourism and tour guiding
Hospitality Library science
Preaching Music production
Law Paralegal
Animation Customer care
Secretarial Chef
Career coach Film directing
Disk Jockey DJ Emcee (MC)
Event planning and management Beauty and fashion
International relations Peace and conflict resolution
Criminology Forestry
Food science Fitness training
fine art Sales and marketing
Business administration Human resource management
Political science Choreography
Archaeology Anthropology
Gender studies East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)

Business related courses

Entrepreneurship General commerce
Business Administration and Management Marketing management
Management Information systems Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Business Administration Retail management
Operations management and supervision International commerce/trade
Management science Public Administration
International marketing Credit Management
Small Business Management Accounting
Organizational leadership Marketing research
Sales, distribution and marketing operations Supply chain management
Procurement

Medical diplomas at KMTC source. Kmtc.ac.ke

KMTC has 7 Faculties with 18 Departments offering 76 Medical Courses. The College also offers short courses.

Below are the 18 departments and programs offered therein.

Universities in Kenya

Public Universities

Kenyatta University
JaramogiOgingaOdinga University Of Science And Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
Machakos University Maseno University
University of Nairobi Chuka University
Co-operative University of Kenya DedanKimathi University of Technology
Egerton University Garissa University
Karatina University Kibabii University
Kirinyaga University Kisii University
Laikipia University Maasai Mara University
MasindeMuliro University Of Science And Technology
Meru University Of Science And Technology
Moi University Multimedia University Of Kenya
Murang’a University of Technology Pwani University
Rongo University South Eastern Kenya University
TaitaTaveta University Technical University Of Kenya
Technical University Of Mombasa University Of Eldoret
University of Embu University of Kabianga
Alupe University College. Kaimosi Friends University College
Tom Mboya University College

Private Universities

Strathmore University Africa Nazarene University
Catholic University of Eastern Africa Daystar University
KCA University Kenya Methodist University
Zetech University United States International University
Great Lakes University Of Kisumu Gretsa University
Inoorero University International Leadership University
Kabarak University KAG East University
Africa International University African Leadership University
St Paul’s University Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
Kiriri Women’s University of Sc. & Tech. Lukenya University
Marist International University College Mount Kenya University
Pan Africa Christian University Pioneer International University
Regina Pacis University College Riara University
Scott Christian University Tangaza University College
The East Africa University The Management University Of Africa
The Presbyterian University Of East Africa University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Uzima University College Umma University

National polytechnics.

There are 10 national polytechnics offering diploma, higher diploma, certificate and artisan courses.
Kisumu National Polytechnic – 0723 446 773
Eldoret National Polytechnic – 0714 871 685 / 0738 092 12
Kabete National Polytechnic – 0713 338 683
Meru National Polytechnic – 0719 347 059/ 0742 428 095
Mombasa National Polytechnic (Kenya Coast National poly) – 0712 725 554/ 0710 389 727
Nyeri National Polytechnic – 0724 477 942/ +254(061)2032330
Kisii National Polytechnic – 0700 152 177 / 0752 031 300
Sigalagala National Polytechnic – 0726 806 105/ 0736 101 803
North Eastern National Polytechnic – +254716 061 788
Kitale National Polytechnic – 0721 379 304/ 0780 379 304

Other top technical training institutes.

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute RVIST
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIBHIT)
Kenya School of Revenue Administration Kenya School of Agriculture
Kenya Technical Trainers College Bukura Agricultural College
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Kenya Industrial Training Institute
East Africa School of Aviation Friends College- Kaimosi
Kenya Forestry College Kenya Water Institute
Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute Kibabii Diploma Teachers College
Kagumo Diploma Teachers College Michuki Technical Training Institute
Nairobi Technical Training Institute Railways Training Institute
PS Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
Regional Center for Mapping and Resource Demt. Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Coast Institute of Technology Kenya Utalii College
Kenya Scholl of Monetary Studies Kenya Institute of Advanced Technology
Kenya Institute of Management Kenya School of Government
Kenya Institute of Special Education Kenya school of Petroleum Studies

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