I dont think the American system works in Kenya all that I can say is maybe some universities are more attractive to the one employing but the pay will generally be pegged on experience...

maka, mozenrat well noted.

My argument would then be this....if our Kenyan universities can get their act right (especially the public ones) by cutting down on the theory and incorporating actual field experience for their students à la the Harvard model.

Then they could be in a real position to offer value to employers. The graduates would then be able to demand rather than comply to a level of pay.

There's more than one Kenyan VP at JP Morgan.

The name of the school on your degree doesn't mean much AT ALL in my personal experience. It certainly doesn't mean that you are or are not well-rounded or ready for the real world. This even goes for Harvard. I've worked with Harvard MBAs. Some are capable, some are not. Many more factors go into someone's capability other than the parchment. Then again, I think that it does seem to be a big consideration in Kenya and the rest of EA, and even in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, so, plan accordingly.

An Ivy League or Red Brick school is a good conversation piece, but guarantees nothing at all. I don't even feel that it's all that impressive on a resume, at least in the US.

More important is that you are tenacious, confident (but not cocky) smart, level-headed, and realistic, and have some sort of experience, even if it was unpaid. Also have good references- professional well-spoken people that will vouch for you. Dress well- tailored and kempt. Groom well. Have pleasant odor and breath.

If you want to get into Financial Services, KNOW every financial term and what it means from memory, and go ahead and get your series 7 and 65 immediately if in the US.

Ultimately important, and I say this from years of Fortune 500 management experience:

ARRIVE EARLY. BE EXCITED. BE PREPARED. And always listen carefully and answer slowly.

Once you get the job, listen, follow-through, and follow-up. Communicate clearly and regularly. Use spelling and grammar check. If you don't know something, Google it and ask someone. Get three or four answers and decide on the best one. Work hard and work late. Eat well, relax well, and stay in shape- you'll need the energy and stress-management coping skills.

But most importantly, it's who you know, so start forging those relationships (and have good, positive or funny stories to tell) as soon as right now.

As far as pay, LOL, that's all about the deal you strike when you are hired, and if it is a commission-based job, how hard you work. Salary really has nothing to with qualifications or what school you went to. It's all about what you are willing to take, the range of what a company is willing to pay, and what you claim to have been making before. If they want you, they will pay. Look at a salary survey, and pick a number close to the top range, but not AT the top range. You'd be shocked to know the difference in pay for people in the very same positions in the very same company just because someone dared to ask and negotiate. But don't obsess; if you find out someone else is being paid more, don't get mad, negotiate better next time. And remember, compensation isn't all about pay; One guy I hired wanted to know for a fact that he could take a whole month off every year to go "home", which was sixteen hours away by plane. I said:

"What's that worth to you?"

He said "10 percent of my base".

I said, "Okay, DONE. Welcome to the team. Have all your work delegated before you leave, and you'll be working your hindquarters off when you get back.

That's it. That's all.

Best,

Hill

but I can see you won't be impress since well I got my undegra and Masters from Stanford

Drunkard, you did your undergrad and masters at Stanford!!!!
How come you didnt diversify? You could have easily packed and gone to the East coast to any Ivy League. Were you on a student visa? How did you finance your education? Please reply

Drunkard congrats, are you even a drunkard in real life? Thats a big achievement. Thanks I will check out Kensep.