Career guides

Make the next move clearer.

Practical guides for finding legitimate work, preparing your application and understanding an offer.

A young professional walking into her first office job

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A Zambian applicant discussing accessible interview arrangements with a recruiter
Safer job searching

Job searching with a disability in Zambia

Describe your skills, request a workable assessment and use official support when needed.

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A Zambian applicant arranging practical work samples on a laptop
Applications and interviews

How to build a useful job portfolio in Zambia

Select a few relevant work samples and explain your own contribution without revealing private data.

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A Zambian trade trainee documenting safe workshop practice
Internships and your first job

How to enter skilled trades jobs in Zambia

Show safe supervised work, accurate certificates and a clear route to independence.

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A Zambian learner reviewing vocational courses and workshop requirements
Internships and your first job

TVET and vocational routes into jobs in Zambia

Check training institutions, programme recognition and the practical route into employment.

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A Zambian graduate planning applications from university into work
Internships and your first job

From university to your first job in Zambia

Turn coursework into evidence and search both graduate programmes and junior roles.

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A Zambian worker reviewing a roster, payslip and employment agreement
Pay and rights at work

Workplace rights in Zambia: hours, leave, notice and dismissal

Use the Employment Code Act and your records to raise precise workplace concerns.

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A Zambian candidate comparing salary, benefits and commuting costs
Pay and rights at work

How to negotiate a job offer in Zambia

Ask about the real package and make one evidence-based request before signing.

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A Zambian applicant arranging academic certificates and application notes
Applications and interviews

How to present and verify qualifications in Zambia

Describe the exact award, institution and date, and use ZAQA when formal evaluation is needed.

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A Zambian candidate evaluating a remote role and work schedule
Applications and interviews

How to assess remote jobs from Zambia

Confirm location eligibility, contract, working hours, equipment and safe payment.

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A Zambian applicant comparing NGO and UN job adverts on a laptop
Government and NGO jobs

How to find and apply for NGO and UN jobs in Zambia

Check the employing organisation, contract category, location and real application portal.

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A Zambian applicant reading a government vacancy notice and preparing documents
Government and NGO jobs

How to apply for public service jobs in Zambia

Find the issuing institution, read the live notice and submit exactly as directed.

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A Zambian graduate comparing internship notices and application deadlines
Internships and your first job

Finding internships and graduate programmes in Zambia

Check the employer, eligibility, supervision and actual terms before committing.

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