{"id":715,"date":"2018-12-29T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T09:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=715"},"modified":"2022-02-07T19:48:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T17:48:40","slug":"new-year-resolutions-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work","title":{"rendered":"Make Winning New Year Resolutions For Your Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new year often comes with re-energization and a desire to rise up the corporate ladder, switch career paths, pursue entrepreneurship or even get a pay rise. All these are hard earned and it\u2019s no mean feat. The goals, however, need to be broken down into smaller ones for easy monitoring and review. The following are excellent resolutions that can propel your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A new year often comes with rejuvenated energy and desire to rise up the corporate ladder, switch career paths, pursue entrepreneurship or even to get a pay rise. All these are hard earned and it\u2019s no mean fete. Achieving all that is a deliberate and conscious goal that should be pursued throughout out the year. The goals, however, need to be broken down into smaller ones for easy monitoring and review. The following are excellent resolutions that can propel your career;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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-6a38f03a6f735\" 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-6a38f03a6f735\"  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\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Make_a_Plan\" >Make a Plan<\/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\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Image_Building_and_Personal_Branding\" >Image Building and Personal Branding<\/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\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Network_Actively\" >Network Actively<\/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\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#_Find_the_Right_Career_Mentor\" >&nbsp;Find the Right Career Mentor<\/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\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Replenish_Your_Energy\" >Replenish Your Energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Challenge_Yourself\" >Challenge Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Be_Committed\" >Be Committed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Gain_New_Skills\" >Gain New Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Go_for_the_Gold\" >Go for the Gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Do_Not_Be_Afraid_to_Ask_for_Help\" >Do Not &nbsp;Be Afraid to Ask for Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Allot_More_Time_Job_Hunting_Than_Anything_Else\" >Allot More Time Job Hunting Than Anything Else<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Make_Your_Presence_Known\" >Make Your Presence Known<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Have_A_Growth_Mindset\" >Have A Growth Mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#Remain_Optimistic\" >Remain Optimistic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/new-year-resolutions-work\/#The_Resolutions_You_Need\" >The Resolutions You Need<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Plan\"><\/span>Make a Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7089 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan.png\" alt=\"New year plans\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-1-Make-a-Plan-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An achieving go-getter spends time planning or figuring out the direction they want their career path to take. They write down daily, weekly, monthly and yearly targets they wish to meet. They also take time to regularly review what they have achieved so far. Planning ensures that you do not waiver along the way and lose track of your career objective(s).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_Building_and_Personal_Branding\"><\/span>Image Building and Personal Branding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of work goes into improving your self-image and personal brand. This can be achieved by updating your resume and social media profiles. If you want to pursue a career path in digital media, you should have an active online presence on LinkedIn or even write your own blog. Image building begins by changing your wardrobe if need be, gaining a new skill or pursuing a hobby that adds value to your overall career objective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-branding-statement\">Personal branding<\/a>, on the other hand, entails what you want to be known for. This is what will enable you to stand out in your chosen career path and grow. A personal brand helps you to be identified with your expertise and thus, you should strive to build a credible brand that identifies you as an expert in your field.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Actively\"><\/span>Network Actively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively.png\" alt=\"Career networking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-2-Network-Actively-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tricky job search is often made easier by networking. You should purpose to attend conferences or professional events that add value to you. This way, you get to meet people with similar interests as you and you share knowledge and expertise, which can help you grow in your career. Joining a LinkedIn group, Facebook page or group or other online discussions is an excellent way of establishing networks. Take time to reconnect with friends, family and acquaintances that share your career vision. Remember, your&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">networks reflects on your net worth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Find_the_Right_Career_Mentor\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Find the Right Career Mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentors are pillars&nbsp;in&nbsp;career development. The best mentors often help you learn and grow by sharing their wisdom with you. These are also people who can help you navigate your career&nbsp;success&nbsp;and people you can turn to in times of difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as it\u2019s important to find someone you respect to mentor you, it also important to mentor others. You don\u2019t have to be in a formal leadership position or have years and years of experience to mentor someone else. This way, you also share knowledge and help others grow. Therefore, find a mentor in the new year and mentor someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replenish_Your_Energy\"><\/span>Replenish Your Energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave.png\" alt=\"Annual leave\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-5-Take-Leave-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Plot out your day offs, <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/annual-leave\">annual leaves<\/a> and holidays and develop a plan for spacing out and for focusing on activities that you really value. Taking some days off work will help you&nbsp;evaluate and review the progress of your career path. This way you can monitor what really works for you and stop sweating things that are not adding any value to you.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge_Yourself\"><\/span>Challenge Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The whole purpose of making resolutions is so that you can improve yourself. However, you have to set realistic yet challenging goals. If, for example, you want to become the head of your department within the year, ensure that you set out to do things that will help you to rise. Do not limit yourself to the mundane. If you have been doing things inappropriately, this is the time to ensure that you get them right so that you can achieve your greater goal. Make sure that your goal pushes you out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Committed\"><\/span>Be Committed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not enough to set the most attractive goals on paper. If you do not make a deliberate attempt to achieve them. As part of setting your goals, make yourself accountable to yourself or another person if you cannot be accountable to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment helps you to know when you need to put in more effort and actually helps you work towards your milestones without being reminded. That is why you need to ensure that you come up with realistic and achievable goals for your career. If you come up with crazy goals, you will not believe in them and you will not be committed to achieving them. Set realistic goals so that your commitment can remain steadfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gain_New_Skills\"><\/span>Gain New Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7092 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills.png\" alt=\"Gaining new skills\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/In-article-Facebook-image-3-Acquire-New-Skills-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a world that is constantly changing, sticking to only what you know is suicidal to your career. Purpose to learn new things that pertain to your career. Perhaps it is time to take that&nbsp;<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-development-courses\">professional course<\/a>&nbsp;you have been dreaming about or pursue that Masters degree you have been planning for decades.<\/p>\n<p>In the era of self-learning, you can also use resources that are in abundance online, to gain new skills that will eventually be instrumental in your career growth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_for_the_Gold\"><\/span>Go for the Gold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"wise job seekers new year\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/don_t-overthink-it_1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not be afraid of trying. Self-confidence and belief come from within you and are based on self-awareness that stems from qualifications, experience and personal attributes that suit the jobs in question.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most job seekers are afraid of being rejected, that\u2019s why if you\u2019re able to overcome your fears, you will be unstoppable. If you want to be a successful job seeker, apply for jobs that you qualify for and those that give you an opportunity to tackle greater challenges. Do not be afraid of a job because you don&#8217;t have one or two not-so-major requirements. You might not get hired right away but being interviewed for roles that require more experience and skills will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/interview-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enhance your ability to sell yourself<\/a>&nbsp;in future interviews<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, you can also get leads from job recruiters and other people you\u2019ll meet during your interviews. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Be_Afraid_to_Ask_for_Help\"><\/span>Do Not &nbsp;Be Afraid to Ask for Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful job seekers are just highly intelligent people who can handle anything that comes their way. The reason they&#8217;re able to handle every problem and obstacle they face is that they&#8217;re not afraid to ask for help. Successful people had to start somewhere, and they started by asking questions. They know that they cannot know everything and are willing to learn from mentors in their professional networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re being held back by your fear to ask for help, you won\u2019t be able to make progress. Don\u2019t feel as if you are a burden or think that you\u2019re not going to get the help you need. People love helping other people but just remember not to bombard them with too many questions at once. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the right people who can lead you to more job interviews, opportunities, new leads, professional contacts, and resume advice. Don\u2019t let pride prevent you from accepting help&nbsp; and keep in mind that you can always repay people\u2019s kindness later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allot_More_Time_Job_Hunting_Than_Anything_Else\"><\/span>Allot More Time Job Hunting Than Anything Else<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"wise job seekers new year\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Assess-yourself-and-the-job_1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job hunting is a job in itself and it requires dedication. One of the biggest mistakes that most job seekers make is that they don&#8217;t treat job hunting like a full-time job. If you would really like to land your dream job this year, it\u2019s important to reach as many companies as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try making business cards, <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-writing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updating your resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;or <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting a professional<\/a> to review your CV for you, starting a blog, or creating a professional website. You can also attend career fairs and seminars in the industry you would want to join.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel there are not enough jobs in your area then you&#8217;re going to have to cast a wide net. Consider some of the following options to widen your job search: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit each CV to suit the job you are applying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your resume is keyword optimized <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a new cover letter targeted at the jobs you want <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice interviewing with your friends or family <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search through all of your resources \u2013 online job boards, newspapers, LinkedIn, bulletin boards, etc. for employment ads <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/practicereasoningtests.com\/ultimate-interview-candidates-guide-employers-personality-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your skills by taking a personality test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a numerical reasoning test, or a verbal reasoning test <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend conferences and networking events to open yourself up to new opportunities <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update your BrighterMonday and LinkedIn profiles and get recommendations and references <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Your_Presence_Known\"><\/span>Make Your Presence Known<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/unemployment-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unemployment crisis<\/a> in Kenya is in an all-time high. If you want to have a competitive advantage over other job seekers this year, you have to ensure that your potential recruiters or employers can find you. Create winning profiles <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/job-seeker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on leading job sites<\/a> so your name will pop up when employers do a search. It is much better if you\u2019ll include a portfolio or sample work so employers can gauge your suitability and your skills. You might also want to check and clean up your social media accounts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like successful job seekers, you need to be aggressive and make sure that you make your presence known. When recruiters find you and sets up an interview, you can then position yourself better and highlight your skills and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_A_Growth_Mindset\"><\/span>Have A Growth Mindset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a growth mindset is really important when it comes to job hunting. Although successful job seekers are skilled, they know that they can improve a lot of their key strengths through practice and experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to view success as something you can achieve through hard work and dedication. In the same way, go above and beyond when proving that you\u2019re well suited for a job even if you&nbsp; have doubts <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/imposter-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imposter syndrome<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remain_Optimistic\"><\/span>Remain Optimistic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"wise job seekers new year\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Administrative_1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rejection hurts, but it shouldn&#8217;t discourage you or make you lose momentum in your job search efforts. Remain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;optimistic all the time and view failure as a learning opportunity. Remember to utilize all available resources to improve yourself and continuously reassess yourself.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Resolutions_You_Need\"><\/span>The Resolutions You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These resolutions will go a long way in helping you achieve your set targets if followed to the letter. Their success, however, depends on your zeal and motivation to follow them. Remember to regularly conduct personal reviews, as it is the only way to tell if you are progressing in your career.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For easier monitoring, goals should be broken down into smaller chunks.The following are fantastic resolutions that will help advance your career this new year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":7088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"content_author":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-715","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life-at-work"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/715","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\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=715"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}