{"id":10137,"date":"2020-10-12T18:15:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T16:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=10137"},"modified":"2022-01-12T19:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:19:55","slug":"post-covid-unemployment-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat the Unemployment Crisis Post-Covid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While Covid-19 has immensely disrupted the world, everyone still has to identify new ways to beat the unemployment crisis post-Covid if they are to stay afloat. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 1.7 million people were made redundant during the crisis, a figure the\u00a0Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), had said to be conservative.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This has created an unemployment crisis in Kenya, which continues to baffle stakeholders and policymakers as they look for the elusive solutions to the unemployment scourge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0So, how can you ease the jobs crisis impact on yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9ff7705489\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9ff7705489\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#1_Focus_on_your_Talents\" >1. Focus on your Talents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#2_Apply_for_Internships_and_Volunteering_Opportunities\" >2. Apply for Internships and Volunteering Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#3_Make_Use_of_Job_Boards\" >3. Make Use of Job Boards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#4_Have_a_Targeted_Job_Search\" >4. Have a Targeted Job Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#5_Make_Use_of_Social_Media\" >5. Make Use of Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-unemployment-crisis\/#6_Create_a_Winning_CV\" >6. Create a Winning CV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Focus_on_your_Talents\"><\/span>1. Focus on your Talents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is born with a special set of skills that can be a source of income; and employment for yourself and others. However, there are only a handful of available jobs in the market, all of which are being chased by a huge number of competent job seekers. You can focus on your talents and have a fulfilling career.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use your talent to sell yourself as an ideal candidate for a position that heavily relies on it. This makes you stand out from the crowd and improves your chances of finding a job in a flooded job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630.png\" alt=\"focus on your talents\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Product-Management_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Apply_for_Internships_and_Volunteering_Opportunities\"><\/span>2. Apply for Internships and Volunteering Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another efficient way to beat the unemployment crisis post-covid is to gain new experiences and skills. You can\u00a0gain experience\u00a0by taking up an internship or volunteering opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help you beat the unemployment crisis by gaining the all-important experience that employers are always asking for. These opportunities also give you a shot at a job if it arises as your employer will already be aware of what you are capable of doing. You also get to network and you can get a job offer in the industry, which has not been advertised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important part is that you should not be afraid of starting small as this is the best way to gain experience. Most companies are looking for interns and volunteers so grab one today and be more competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Make_Use_of_Job_Boards\"><\/span>3. Make Use of Job Boards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been a rise in job boards that are transparent and available on the internet, such as <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\">BrighterMonday<\/a>. These job boards specialize in looking for available opportunities and presenting them to job seekers conveniently and for free. Bear in mind that the employment crisis is made worse by the inability of job seekers to find and apply for available vacancies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of job boards is that you also get to be guided on how to create robust profiles that can attract employers and get you a job. So, make a habit of looking for available opportunities through job boards and sign up for alerts so that you get to know about available jobs as soon as they are advertised, you may just easily beat the unemployment crisis!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-an-Account-on-BrighterMonday_1_1200by630.png\" alt=\"make use of job boards\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-an-Account-on-BrighterMonday_1_1200by630.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-an-Account-on-BrighterMonday_1_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-an-Account-on-BrighterMonday_1_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Have_a_Targeted_Job_Search\"><\/span>4. Have a Targeted Job Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As competition in the job market becomes cutthroat by the day, job seekers are looking for any job that they can get, and some are simply not suitable for them. This creates frustrations as you keep getting rejected despite demonstrating your interest in the job. To beat the unemployment crisis, you have to stand out!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrow down your job search to those jobs that require your particular skills and experience so that you improve your chances of being noticed. Applying for a job while you do not have the right skills or qualifications only gets you eliminated from the race and frustrates you so focus your search and increase your chances of being noticed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Use_of_Social_Media\"><\/span>5. Make Use of Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/social-media-job-hunting-works\">Social media<\/a> has created a world of opportunities for individuals and businesses. For starters, you can get to network with the right people who will hook you up with jobs in your preferred industry. You can also create a detailed profile of yourself on Linkedin or a portfolio of your work on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for people to view. This has been know to make people visible and give them access to job offers in the industry.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, social media is creating jobs for many people as influencers and digital marketers so you can also use your networks to create a business for yourself by being a digital marketing consultant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"make use of social media\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Create-compelling-social-media-profiles_1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Create_a_Winning_CV\"><\/span>6. Create a Winning CV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most job seekers get turned down because their CVs are inappropriate either because of having irrelevant information or not being properly structured. <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-writing-tips-get-resume-read\">Create a good CV<\/a> which makes your skills and experience shine so that you can stand out from the crowd.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers typically peruse through CVs in 7 seconds so you must ensure that you capture their attention and keep it so that you can get a chance to be invited for an interview.\u00a0<\/span>You might have missed out on great opportunities in the past because your CV did not represent you as it should. Maybe it is time you involved\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/cv-services\">a professional CV writer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How many job applications have filled the recruiter\u2019s email but never draw the right attention? You have a chance to escape this black hole with a CV that accurately defines your qualifications and capability.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/cv-services\">Get your CV Reviewed and Re-written today.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Covid-19 has immensely disrupted the world, everyone still has to identify new ways to beat the unemployment crisis post-Covid if they are to stay afloat. 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