Jobs in Kathmandu: who is hiring, what they want, and how to apply
A guide to finding a job in Kathmandu: the sectors that hire most, the skills employers ask for by field, and how to apply so your CV is actually read.
23 September 20263 min read
Kathmandu has more employers than the rest of the country put together, and more applicants for every post. Getting hired here is less about luck than about applying to the right places with the right words on your CV.
Who hires in Kathmandu
The capital holds the head office of almost every national organisation, which is why the hiring is so broad:
Banks, finance and insurance companies, with most head offices in the city.
IT and software companies, many working for clients abroad.
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, from large hospitals to neighbourhood clinics.
Schools, colleges and Montessori, hiring in bulk before each academic session.
Hotels, restaurants and travel agencies, both for tourists and for local business.
Trading houses, suppliers and retail chains, needing sales, store and accounts staff.
INGOs, NGOs and development projects, mostly in the Valley.
Consultancies and audit firms, hiring juniors every year.
What employers in Kathmandu actually ask for
Look at enough listings and the same requirements repeat by field:
Accounts and finance: Tally, Excel, VAT and TDS filing, work with the IRD portal, bank reconciliation.
IT: JavaScript and React, PHP or Laravel, Python, Flutter for mobile, SQL, Git, and the ability to write in English with a client.
Digital marketing: Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, basic SEO, Canva or Photoshop, content writing in Nepali and English.
Sales: field sales experience, a two-wheeler and licence, CRM or even disciplined spreadsheet follow-up, spoken confidence.
Admin and office: Word and Excel, Nepali typing, filing and documentation, phone manner.
Hospitality: guest handling, POS billing, housekeeping standards, English, and often a second language.
Teaching: subject knowledge, class management, and increasingly comfort with a smartboard or online class.
Put the exact tools you know on your CV. Employers search by those words, so "Tally" and "Excel" find you where "good with computers" does not.
Competition is the real problem, so narrow your search
In Kathmandu one post can draw hundreds of applications. Two things help more than anything else:
Apply narrow. Ten well-matched applications beat a hundred scattered ones.
Apply early. Sort by newest and apply the day a job appears.
How to apply so you actually hear back
Put your CV on Alwass once. Upload the PDF and AI fills in the empty parts of your profile for you to check. Employers in Kathmandu search these profiles directly.
Apply the same day. Most roles are filled from the first two dozen applications.
Answer the screening questions properly. They are often scored, and a specific answer moves you up the list.
Set a job alert for Kathmandu so new roles reach you before the crowd: job alerts.
Never pay anyone for a job. No employer or agency on Alwass may charge you for a job, an interview or a placement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a job in Kathmandu?
Search jobs in Kathmandu on Alwass, filter by what you do, and apply with your profile and CV. Searching and applying are free for job seekers.
Do I need to pay a fee to get a job in Kathmandu?
No. Nobody on Alwass may charge you for a job, an interview or a placement. Report any listing that asks for money.
Are the companies hiring in Kathmandu verified?
Every company is checked for business registration and PAN before it can post a job, and verified companies carry a badge on their listings.
How do I get new Kathmandu jobs first?
Create a job alert for Kathmandu. New matching roles are sent to you as they are posted.
Start applying
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