Graphic designWhat type of job are you looking for? Im looking for a job on Graphic design and printing related field. It should be in the pre-press section. Be it anywhere from designing on a desktop publisher, separation, film assembly,or plate making. What nationality are you? Im a Kenyan, living in Central Kenya and currently on internship in Karatina town. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu. At the office I speak english and Kiswahili. When communicating to semi-literate and illitrate while in the office, I use Kikuyu. If I were to work away from Central Province, then I would use Kiswahili. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am seeking to work in Kenya. This is the country that I was born in, raised and schooled. I have every reason to "kujivunia" working here and seeing it grow in this economic times. What countries have you worked in? None else except Kenya. What countries do you have a visa to work in? None. What field do you currently work in? Graphic designing What fields have you worked in before? Photography and journalism What qualifications do you hold? I hold a Diploma in Graphic design and Community based First Aid training with the Kenya Red Cross Society Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills - because, formal education is that which you receive from a teacher through follow-up of syllabus. The skills are what you can work out through utilization of your creative edge and bring about innovation of something that can assist mankind in their day to day life. Describe the benefits of working with others When I work with others, I always have a room to learn something new, I also have a chance to show something new and this team work gives someone a sense of belonging. When people work together, the goal which they aim at is easily achieved. Choices made among/ within a group hold water than that I would make alone because there is room for dialogue. Describe the benefits of working alone When I work alone, the goals set before me will be as a result of my own assertive nature and I will always have a time to sit back, evaluate myself and weigh the weight the work holds. See how well it markets itself and me the originator. What was your worst working experience? While on attachment during the course of my study. I was at aplace where people are never time courteous and were heavy smokers and alcoholics. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? That I should always strive to do my best even at the harshest of times because in the end it will be rewarding to me. What unique skills do you have? I know how to deal with human related conflicts as soon as they arise and settle them amicably. I also possess a good interpersonal relationship with those around me. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working at my very own enterprise. Waking up to manage my own job and run that business from deep within myself. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? That I can use anything and everything within my reach to create things of great value to people as a means of entertainment. I am the originator of things people like to read, like newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, billboards etc. I must create something new and far from ordinaly to create curiosity. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? When I may run out of new ideas and redo something that I had already done before or someone decides to copy my style and use it in their own work. Do you think you can be under employment in all your career? No, i dont wish to be employed forever. May God grant that I receive a nice job, work diligently under my employer, accumulate some savings, then i find a place to get a loan. Later, start to build a new business to help humanity somewhere within my beautiful, green and peaceful country Kenya. How can potential employers contact you? Cell Number: 0729 095 490 / 0721 707 363 / 0726 926 677 / 0773 617 769 karatina Catholic Parish, P.O Box 30-10101, Karatina. Email address: Wambuim97@yahoo.com | 
