Peter Otieno had always been good with his hands. As a young boy in Kisumu, he loved tinkering with wires, fixing broken radios, and helping neighbors when their lights went out. But after moving to Nairobi, he struggled to find consistent work. Most jobs came through word of mouth, and competition was fierce.

One evening, a friend told him about the Balozy app. “Think of it like your digital CV,” his friend said. “Once your profile is live, customers will find you—even while you sleep.”

Peter was skeptical. But he decided to give it a try.

Building the Digital CV

Step 1: The Profile Picture

Peter uploaded a photo of himself in a clean blue uniform, smiling with a toolbox in hand. He realized this was like the photo on a CV—first impressions mattered.

Step 2: The Headline

Instead of writing “I fix stuff,” he typed: Certified Electrician | 10 Years Experience It was short, clear, and professional—just like a CV headline.

Step 3: The Bio

He wrote: “I’m Peter, a certified electrician with 10 years of experience helping Nairobi households and businesses with safe wiring, installations, and repairs. I pride myself on reliability, fair pricing, and quick response times.”

This was his career summary, the same way he’d describe himself in a résumé.

Step 4: Services

Peter listed his skills like CV bullet points:

  • ✅Fix faulty sockets (From KSh 1,500)
  • ✅Install new lighting (From KSh 3,000)
  • ✅Full house wiring (From KSh 50,000)
  • ✅Emergency power repair (24/7 availability)

Customers could now scan his “skills section” in seconds.

Step 5: Experience & Credentials

He added:

  • ✅Trained at Kenya Power Institute.
  • ✅Over 300 household projects completed.
  • ✅Partnered with Nairobi construction firms.

This was his “work history.”

Step 6: Portfolio

Peter uploaded before-and-after photos of his work: a broken socket transformed into a neat, working installation. These were his “references.”

Step 7: Reviews

Soon, his first customer left feedback: “Peter fixed my faulty wiring quickly and explained everything clearly. Affordable and professional. Highly recommend!”

It was like a glowing recommendation letter on his CV.

The Results

Within a week, Peter received three job requests. By the end of the month, he had completed 15 projects. Customers said they chose him because his profile looked professional and trustworthy.

One client even told him: “I didn’t know you before, but your profile made me feel like I already knew you. It was clear, honest, and professional.”

Peter realized his friend was right. His profile was his digital CV, and as long as it stayed live, jobs kept coming.

Lessons from Peter’s Story

  • ✅Your photo is your handshake. Customers judge professionalism instantly.
  • ✅Your headline is your job title. Keep it clear and specific.
  • ✅Your bio is your career summary. Show experience and reliability.
  • ✅Your services are your skills. List them in customer-friendly language.
  • ✅Your portfolio is proof. Show real work.
  • ✅Your reviews are recommendations. Encourage feedback.
  • ✅Your availability is your schedule. Make it easy for customers to book you.

Final Thought

Peter’s journey shows that your profile is more than just a page—it’s your digital CV. Once it’s live, it works for you nonstop. Customers will keep discovering you, trusting you, and hiring you.

So whether you’re an electrician, carpenter, cleaner, or hairdresser, treat your Balozy profile like the résumé that opens doors. Polish it, update it, and let it showcase your best self. Jobs will follow—just like they did for Peter.