{"id":8912,"date":"2019-03-18T21:11:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T19:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=8912"},"modified":"2022-01-12T18:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T16:55:51","slug":"increase-value-job-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/increase-value-job-market","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Your Value in the Job Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every career professional has a desire to grow in their career both in experience and market worth. Once you get your first job, top in your agenda usually is what can I do to be better, to move to the next level? As you move higher in ranks so does your market value and so does your bank account. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career growth and development<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a process that takes time and effort on your part. The level of growth and the time it takes to get there mostly depends on your input and whether or not you are doing the right things to get you there. Here are things you need to do to increase your value in the job market and make your CV more appealing.<\/span><\/p>\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-6a01e5adda139\" 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-6a01e5adda139\"  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\/increase-value-job-market\/#Be_Self-Aware\" >Be Self-Aware<\/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\/increase-value-job-market\/#Create_a_Meaningful_Professional_Network\" >Create a Meaningful Professional Network<\/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\/increase-value-job-market\/#UpSkill_Where_Necessary\" >UpSkill Where Necessary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Self-Aware\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Self-Aware<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630.png\" alt=\"increase your market value\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Be-self-aware_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-awareness is the strongest foundation to build anything on. You cannot go far in your career journey if you don\u2019t know what you want or what you&#8217;re good at. In order to know where you are going, you need to start viewing yourself as a product. Just like any product, you need to know your selling point and unique selling proposition. <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/stages-career-progression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous development <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires continuous work and continuous assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Meaningful_Professional_Network\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Meaningful Professional Network<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your network equals your networth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a statement that rings so true. For many people, most career doors are opened by someone they know in their network. Human resource professionals tend to trust recruitment by referral. This is one way a strong professional network will help you grow your career. Having a strong network also helps you stay updated on trends in your industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 27px;\">Become an Expert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630.png\" alt=\"increase your market value\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Become-an-expert_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to stand out from ordinary professionals in your industry is to become an expert in your trade. Once you become an expert, your industry begins to recognise you as a thought leader. This automatically elevates your worth in the market and gives you negotiating power. You even find recruiters headhunting you even when you are not actively looking for a job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 27px;\">Volunteer Where You Can<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteering is an excellent option if you are currently unemployed. If you are employed, it could be an excellent way to put to practice a new skill earned. Whether employed or not, volunteering is a great way to gain experience and build your CV. Volunteering is also an effective way of meeting other professionals in your industry and connecting with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UpSkill_Where_Necessary\"><\/span>UpSkill Where Necessary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630.png\" alt=\"increase your market value\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/UpSkill-1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth comes with the exploration of new knowledge and way of doing things. If you are not learning something new are you even growing? Getting certifications is always a good idea, so gather all those credentials on your way up. They will help boost your resume and professional profile in your industry. Whether it\u2019s an <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online course or a degree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is wise to regularly improve your skills to match the trends in your industry. The more skilled you become, the more your market value grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above are ways of improving your value in the job market as a professional. Do you know your current value?<\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/job-seeker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find out now. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every career professional desires to grow in their career both in experience and market worth.To find out what can I do to be better,to move to the next level<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[213],"tags":[389,364,414],"content_author":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8912","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-job-search-advice","8":"tag-employees","9":"tag-job-hunting","10":"tag-job-market"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8912","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=8912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8912\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8912"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=8912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}