{"id":10679,"date":"2021-09-21T16:51:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/?p=10679"},"modified":"2021-11-02T15:07:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:07:45","slug":"smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice","title":{"rendered":"Smart Job hunting: how to make the most of career advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The job hunt can be intense. It takes a lot of focus, energy and skills to get noticed by employers today. To achieve this, those seeking to start employment or grow in their profession require the right career advice. The right mindset in consuming shared knowledge by the experts will boost your job hunt. You need Career advice to help you navigate the application process, handle interviews like a pro as well as how to grow in your profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career advice and mentorship play a big role in the success of your job hunt. It is not a tactic to make you read up too much, rather, it is a way for you to access experts and learn from them on how best to grow your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In making the most of the advice online and from leaders you interact with, here are tips to level up your job hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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-6a0b592f86d43\" 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-6a0b592f86d43\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice\/#1_The_Right_Attitude\" >1. The Right Attitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice\/#2_Get_a_career_coachmentor\" >2. Get a career coach\/mentor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice\/#3_Really_think_about_your_career\" >3. Really think about your career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice\/#4_Develop_your_soft_hard_skills\" >4. Develop your soft &amp; hard skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/smart-job-hunting-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-career-advice\/#5_Get_Help_with_your_job_search\" >5. &nbsp;Get Help with your job search<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-right-attitude\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Right_Attitude\"><\/span>1. The <strong>Right Attitude<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to surviving and thriving in a job hunt and moving up the ranks at work is to be cautious about your inner thoughts and your attitude towards the job search. This helps you develop a healthy mental state as you may face some rejection before you land your dream job. Think right and keep pushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-a-career-coach-mentor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_a_career_coachmentor\"><\/span>2. Get<strong> a career coach\/mentor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking for help isn\u2019t a sign of weakness, it\u2019s a sign of strength. No one got to where they are today without help along the way. Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to the people who you admire and who you believe can help. Do it officially through email or through a connection you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10684\" width=\"809\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-scaled.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MG_8126-390x260.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-really-think-about-your-career\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Really_think_about_your_career\"><\/span>3. Really <strong><strong>think about your career<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career coaches advise that every one or two years, spend some time really <em>thinking<\/em> about your career. Analyze your skills. Warm up your network, check out new opportunities, and even check out salary comparisons, if you\u2019re looking to change jobs. You make smarter career decisions when you have real data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-develop-your-soft-hard-skills\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Develop_your_soft_hard_skills\"><\/span>4. Develop <strong>your soft &amp; hard skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to BrighterMonday\u2019s impact of Covid-19 on <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jobs report<\/a>, some of the trending soft skills include; adaptability, agility, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, creativity, innovation and critical thinking. This means young professionals looking to join the job market require training on soft skills as it increases their chances of getting a job. Increase focus on this, even as you sharpen your technical skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-get-help-with-your-job-search\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Get_Help_with_your_job_search\"><\/span>5. &nbsp;Get <strong>Help with your job search<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take time to look up updated career advice on recruitment and HR advice platforms. This helps you approach the job search strategically. Additionally, reach out for help on positioning yourself on online job platforms and if able, invest in CV services as the experts can help you and shorten the job hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-tips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-tips.png 720w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-tips-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-tips-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-tips-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Cxc2aH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Level Up <\/a>your job hunt and career with BrighterMonday today and take advantage of free career advice shared regularly by the experts. Also, you can get tips on our<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/39pDTNy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> YouTube channel<\/a> as professionals share their experience. It will make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The job hunt can be intense. With the right career advice and smart job hunting tips, you can level up your job search and land your dream role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":151,"featured_media":10687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,213],"tags":[366,364,355,368],"content_author":[338],"class_list":{"0":"post-10679","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-career-development","8":"category-job-search-advice","9":"tag-career","10":"tag-job-hunting","11":"tag-level-up","12":"tag-tips","13":"content_author-test-author-01"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/151"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10679\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10679"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=10679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}