Guide: landing your first job in Cameroon
No experience? No problem. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a profile that employers in your neighborhood can find, land your first job, build your reputation and increase your earnings.
Start nowYour path to success
Each step makes your profile more reassuring to employers searching in your neighborhood
Step 1 — Profile created
Sign up with a phone number verified by SMS. Your profile appears in the directory for your trades and neighborhood. This is your starting point.
How to get here
Sign up with your phone number (2 minutes), then add a photo, a short introduction, your trades, your neighborhood and your minimum rate.
Indicative earnings (market)
3 000 - 5 000 FCFA/day
Step 2 — ID verified
Optional ID verification. The "ID verified" badge shows on your profile and reassures employers who do not know you yet.
How to get here
Send a photo of your ID (national ID, passport or driver's license) and a selfie. The SangoServices team checks them.
Indicative earnings (market)
5 000 - 10 000 FCFA/day
Step 3 — Hired and recommended
Hires confirmed by employers show on your profile ("N hires via SangoServices"). With experience and references, you can aim for better-paid jobs and raise your minimum rate.
How to get here
Do good work, ask each satisfied employer to be your reference and to confirm your hire, and stay in touch with past employers.
Indicative earnings (market)
8 000 - 20 000 FCFA/day
Best tasks to start with
Errands
The simplest task. Go pick up or deliver something. No special skills required.
1,500 - 5,000 FCFA
/day
Helper
Help with various tasks: organizing, cleaning, preparation. Versatility appreciated.
2,000 - 8,000 FCFA
/day
Delivery
Deliver packages or meals. Ideal if you have a bicycle or motorcycle.
2,000 - 8,000 FCFA
/day
Cleaning
Home or office cleaning. Regular and reliable tasks.
3,000 - 8,000 FCFA
/day
Golden rules for your first job
Do
- Arrive 5 minutes early
- Communicate with the employer
- Be polite and professional
- Ask each satisfied employer for a reference
- Complete your profile 100%
Don't
- Never be late
- Don't cancel at the last minute
- Don't negotiate the price after accepting
- Don't ignore messages
- Don't leave an incomplete profile
Frequently asked questions
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