{"id":1047,"date":"2022-02-17T09:43:48","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmugdev.wpengine.com\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2022-02-17T09:43:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:43:51","slug":"how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat the Unemployment Crisis after the Covid19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Covid-19 has immensely disrupted the world, everyone still has to identify new ways to beat the unemployment crisis post-Covid if they are to stay afloat. So, how can you ease the job crisis impact on yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1050 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Job hunting after Covid 19 Pandemic\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man_looking_through_binoculars-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\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-6a34f39998a20\" 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-6a34f39998a20\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19\/#Focus_on_your_Talents\" >Focus on your Talents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19\/#Apply_for_Internships_and_Volunteering_Opportunities\" >Apply for Internships and Volunteering Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19\/#Make_Use_of_Job_Boards\" >Make Use of Job Boards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19\/#Have_a_Targeted_Job_Search\" >Have a Targeted Job Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-after-the-covid19\/#Make_Use_of_Social_Media\" >Make Use of Social Media<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_your_Talents\"><\/span><b> Focus on your Talents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is born with a special set of skills that can be a source of income; and employment for yourself and others. However, there are only a handful of available jobs in the market, all of which are being chased by a huge number of competent job seekers. You can focus on your talents and have a fulfilling career. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use your talent to sell yourself as an ideal candidate for a position that heavily relies on it. This makes you stand out from the crowd and improves your chances of finding a job in a flooded job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_for_Internships_and_Volunteering_Opportunities\"><\/span><b> Apply for Internships and Volunteering Opportunities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another efficient way to beat the unemployment crisis post-covid is to gain new experiences and skills. You can gain experience by taking up an internship or volunteering opportunity. This can help you beat the unemployment crisis by gaining the all-important experience that employers are always asking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Job_Boards\"><\/span><b> Make Use of Job Boards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been a rise in job boards that are transparent and available on the internet, such as <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrighterMonday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These job boards specialize in looking for available opportunities and presenting them to job seekers conveniently and for free. Job boards allow you to create a more professional profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Targeted_Job_Search\"><\/span><b> Have a Targeted Job Search<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competition in the job market becomes cutthroat by the day. Job seekers are looking for any job that they can get which in some cases are simply not suitable.\u00a0<\/span>To beat the unemployment crisis, you have to stand out. Narrow down your job search to your particular skills and experience so that you improve your chances of being noticed.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Social_Media\"><\/span><b> Make Use of Social Media<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media has created a world of opportunities for individuals and businesses. For starters, you can get to network with the right people who will hook you up with jobs in your preferred industry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also create a detailed profile of yourself on Linkedin or a portfolio of your work on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for people to view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This has been known to make people visible and give them access to job offers in the industry. Additionally, social media is creating jobs for many people as influencers and digital marketers so you can also use your networks to create a business for yourself by being a digital marketing consultant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article originally appeared <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-beat-the-unemployment-crisis-post-covid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Covid-19 has immensely disrupted the world, everyone still has to identify new ways to beat unemployment in order to survive. 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