{"id":9841,"date":"2020-03-23T13:41:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T11:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=9841"},"modified":"2021-11-04T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T09:26:17","slug":"covid-19-brightermonday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/covid-19-brightermonday-update","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 BrighterMonday Kenya Update To Our Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Job Seeker and Career Professional,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for trusting us as your go-to jobs portal. We\u2019re grateful and also feel a deep sense of responsibility towards you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the rest of the world, we\u2019re concerned about the spread of the COVID-19 virus globally and the impact it will have on our social and economic systems. To continue to serve as many job seekers and employers as possible whilst being responsible to the BrighterMonday team, we are making a few changes.<\/span><\/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-6a3a9431dd7d3\" 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-6a3a9431dd7d3\"  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\/covid-19-brightermonday-update\/#In_summary\" >In summary:<\/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\/covid-19-brightermonday-update\/#USING_OUR_SERVICES\" >USING OUR SERVICES<\/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\/covid-19-brightermonday-update\/#Tips_for_Job_Seekers\" >Tips for Job Seekers<\/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\/covid-19-brightermonday-update\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_summary\"><\/span>In summary:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re aiming for 100% of BrighterMonday staff to work from home, to minimise the likelihood of infection. However, our support team will still be available during all working hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our entire website and related services remain available for your continual use. We encourage all job seekers to take advantage of the many free video conferencing tools available for conducting interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USING_OUR_SERVICES\"><\/span>USING OUR SERVICES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For job seekers, your user profiles are still accessible 24\/7 and will receive alerts for new job openings. Keep your profile up-to-date and sign up for relevant job alerts. Now is a great time to fully complete your profile as our employers look online to find the best candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All employers can still access the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) 24\/7 as well as view your profiles and applications as per normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All assessments required in applications for jobs will be online only.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Job_Seekers\"><\/span>Tips for Job Seekers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is a great time to <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully complete your profile<\/a> as our employers look online to find the best candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for job alerts<\/a>, that\u2019s the best way to know first when a new job in your interest area becomes available.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Also, take a look at your CV and work on the needed edits or <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/job-seeker\/cv-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get a professional<\/a> to review it for you.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn a new skill or <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a course online<\/a> to improve your professional value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insist on telephone and video call interviews until the final interview. There are numerous free video conferencing tools you can use to take part in interviews: Zoom, Google Hangouts and Skype. Utilise these tools to practice effective social distancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When interviewing for a new role, ask the right questions:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the company\u2019s policy on remote work and COVID-19?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What logistic, physical, and emotional support does the company provide to their team? (ie. laptops and data, daily team calls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is currently expected of the company\u2019s team during the COVID-19 outbreak?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you add value to the company during this period and after the COVID-19 outbreak has stopped?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get more tips from a member of our team in the video below;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Covid-19 and Keeping Your Career Afloat: Practical Tips\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-0cl61_fSU4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the best way to slow the spread of the virus is to practice <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basic protective measures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: wash hands frequently; maintain social distancing; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth; practice respiratory hygiene; and seek medical care early if you have COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough and difficulty breathing).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to safeguard and support the BrighterMonday team, we\u2019re aiming for 100% of BrighterMonday staff to work from home, to minimise the likelihood of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, we\u2019re available to answer your phone calls during working hours, even as the team works remotely. This is in addition to our email and social media channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to reach out to us. A dedicated support person is always available to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us via email: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@brightermonday.co.ke<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us on social media:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrighterMondayKenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrighterMonKE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/brightermonday-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightermondayke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The situation is evolving rapidly and the BrighterMonday team remains vigilant in monitoring the situation and taking necessary actions as conditions evolve. We\u2019ll communicate any updates with you as they materialise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re grateful for your understanding and support, and wish you a healthy next couple of weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Signed,<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The BrighterMonday Team<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Job Seeker and Career Professional, Thank you for trusting us as your go-to jobs portal. We\u2019re grateful and also feel a deep sense of responsibility towards you. 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