Career guides

Make the next move clearer.

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

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Ghanaian National Service person reviewing a placement log and career plan
Starting your first job

Turning National Service in Ghana into career evidence

Use the official NSA process, document your actual work and prepare for the job after service.

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Ghanaian applicant verifying a job notice against an official employer website
Safe job search

How to spot recruitment scams in Ghana

Check the real employer, current vacancy and payment request before sharing documents.

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Ghanaian employee preparing a resignation letter and handover list
Pay and rights at work

Resignation and notice in Ghana: a practical checklist

Read the contract and Labour Act, give a clear written notice and document the final payment.

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Ghanaian new employee reviewing probation terms with a notebook
Pay and rights at work

Understanding probation in a Ghanaian employment contract

Ask how performance will be reviewed and compare the probation clause with Ghana's Labour Act.

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Ghanaian first-job worker comparing a payslip with bank records
Starting your first job

Your first salary and bank account in Ghana

Confirm the employer, payment route, deductions and account details before payday.

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Ghanaian first-job applicant reviewing Ghana Card and payroll instructions privately
Starting your first job

Ghana Card PIN and tax identification for a first job

Check what GRA says about individual TINs and share the number only through verified payroll.

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Ghanaian applicant reviewing official police clearance instructions and job documents
Applications and interviews

Police clearance for a job application in Ghana

Use the Ghana Police Service's own route and confirm which document the employer needs.

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Ghanaian job seeker organising references and verified documents for an application
Applications and interviews

References and background checks when applying in Ghana

Choose people who know your work and verify what information an employer actually needs.

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Ghanaian job candidates preparing for a supervised recruitment assessment
Applications and interviews

Preparing for recruitment tests and assessment centres in Ghana

Understand what the employer is testing, practise fairly and verify every invitation.

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Ghanaian candidate preparing notes for a professional interview
Applications and interviews

Preparing for a job interview in Ghana

Verify the invitation, practise evidence from your work and ask about the actual role.

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Ghanaian applicant drafting a tailored cover letter beside a vacancy notice
Applications and interviews

How to write a cover letter for a job in Ghana

Connect two true examples to the vacancy and follow the employer's submission instructions.

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Ghanaian applicant editing a CV beside a laptop and notebook
Applications and interviews

How to write a CV for jobs in Ghana

Show the evidence the employer needs and label qualifications and service experience accurately.

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