Cafe Construct Podcast

SN 03 EP 08 with Robert Oboch, a Project Manager currently based in Saudi Arabia.

It is hard to imagine a life in the Middle East after all that we hear about Kenyan househelps in Saudi Arabia. But in this episode, we discover that, for a construction professional, the reality is far from what you might expect. 

Our guest today, a project manager in Saudi Arabia, previously working in Oman for 4 years, takes us through his positive experience in both countries, sharing the visa application process, work life, social life, benefits of living there, downsides as well as regrets. 

After listening to this episode, you might just consider moving to the Middle East.

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SN 03 EP 07 with Nothando Moloi, a Quantity Surveyor and YouTuber based in SouthAfrica.

As the episode guest, Nothando Moloi aptly put it..."we search the internet so much for answers; it's good to have people who are putting the answers out there."

Join me as I talk to this Quantity Surveyor about the side of her that loves to create Construction content and publish videos on work- life on her YouTube Channel.

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SN 03 EP 06 with Mutave Nellie, a Construction Manager passionate about sustainable travel, living life with enthusiasm and effecting change in construction and social spaces.

Travel + Construction. Two beautiful journeys acting in symbiosis. 

Join my guest and I as we delve deeper into this. Resonating with those full of wanderlust while embracing its importance in one's construction output.

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SN 03 EP 05 with José Maria, a Talent Development Advisor at Medair and Co-founder & Director of Qreed Consulting Group.

Securing a job is a job in itself! Once you've worked on your brand collateral, how does it fair  in the recruitment and interview process?

Join José and Whitney as they discuss  the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - how your CV can fair with it as well as how to handle yourself  in the interview room, articulate your value to the interviewer and dealing with the offer made versus your expectations. 

A guide for job seekers out here...Happy Listening.

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SN 03 EP 04  with Planner Kelvin Ritho Gitonga, MKIP.

The urban planning field is very dynamic and requires professionals to stay up to date with methodologies, approaches and current issues.

Our episode guest, Resident Planner Ritho and Assistant Registrar- Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), gives us a brief look into the field and what a young professional needs to keep in mind. 

We talk about where you can work and related salaries to expect, pros and cons of employment and self employment and generally being resilient with a private consultancy. We also delve into current issues; for example, did you know the Planning Act has been updated recently? and other issues such as climate change, pandemics and wars that have influenced the Urban Planning Practice.

Please listen to learn more and get tips on how to manoeuver the field.

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SN 03 EP 03  with Arch. Moses Kimani, Founder and Creative Director of Anwani Architects & Development Planners

Being trained in Kenya is sometimes succeeded by practicing outside the country.

In this episode Arch. Kimani shares his experience working in South Africa for several years. Addressing what it took for him to get there , adapt, grow and the opportunities and challenges related to living and working abroad.

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SN 03 EP 02  with Nancy Thinwa a Plant Operator,  Model and Fashion Entrepreneur

From pampering to necessary roughness, our guest, Nancy, dabbles in a bustling modelling career on one end as well as operating  powerful Construction equipment and machinery on the other end as a Plant Operator.

Her favourite machines being the grader and rollers, join us as we delve into the juggle of mixed passions in her career path.

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SN 03 EP 01 with José Maria, a Talent Development Advisor at Medair and Co-founder & Director of Qreed Consulting Group.

These days organisations are looking for three-dimensional characters who positively contribute to the company culture and are enjoyable to work with. 

How can we begin to communicate our vision, skillset, and personality in a way that strategically aligns with the company goals as well as our own career goals? 

We do a step by step deep dive into how to build/elevate your career through your personal brand, platforms you should be on when job searching and CV structure to help you stand out in any job application.

A great CV is important but no longer enough!  It's important to look good both on paper (CV) and in person (personal branding)

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S3 EP00 with Brenda Amondi,  Nyambura Kariuki, Whitney Ogutu and  Kerubo Karanja- THE CAFÉ CONSTRUCT TEAM

Listen in to find out what we have in store for you in Season 03.

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Where did the time go? The end of Season 02 is here!!! and we thought it would be great to wrap it up with a conversation amongst the Cafe Construct team.

This episode has deep conversations combined with the lightness and good fun of the team. You will also get to know  what it has been like to run the podcast so far, our individual growth against that of the podcast and some of the future content plans we have for you. 

Make sure you check out the accompanying video too! Thank you for being a CaCo listener. We shall be back with Season 03 in 2022, InshAllah...till then Have a Cup on Us!

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