{"id":11541,"date":"2023-11-06T08:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T06:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/?p=11541"},"modified":"2023-11-06T08:08:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T06:08:52","slug":"how-stock-prices-can-guide-your-job-application-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-stock-prices-can-guide-your-job-application-choices","title":{"rendered":"How Stock Prices Can Guide Your Job Application Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In April 2023, Kenya faced an economic downturn driven by a severe drought that significantly impacted its agricultural sector<\/a>. This sector, which serves as the nation’s largest employer and contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), bore the brunt of the crisis. The consequences were widespread, leading to high inflation, stagnant wages, decreased demand for goods and services, and, most notably, a surge in unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years of development that have led to robust economic growth have spurred job creation in Kenya in the past. However, the majority of these job opportunities were concentrated in the informal sector. Unfortunately, these informal jobs were typically low-paying and inadequate to accommodate the rapidly expanding youth population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than one million youth possessing secondary and tertiary education and actively seeking entry-level job opportunities, it is necessary to offer guidance on how individuals can effectively secure employment, especially in the current economic climate. In this article, we will explain how job seekers can leverage stock prices to make informed decisions when applying to companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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