Welcome to the BluePeak Talent blog

Hiring across francophone Africa still happens largely in the dark: roles that circulate by word of mouth, candidates who apply and never learn what became of their application, and companies struggling to find skills that already exist nearby.

We are starting this blog to document what we see, and to share what actually works — for candidates and recruiters alike.

What you will find here

Practical advice for candidates: structuring a CV recruiters genuinely read, preparing for an interview, and presenting a non-linear career without apologising for it.

Analysis for recruiters: writing a job post that attracts the right people, shortening time-to-hire, and assessing skills rather than credentials.

And market observations: which roles are hiring, which skills are emerging, and how practices are shifting across our sectors.

A simple promise

No generic content translated from elsewhere. What we publish starts from what we see on the platform: real roles, real applications, a real market.

If there is a topic you would like us to cover, tell us. This blog is far more useful when it answers questions you are already asking.