Hidden Truths On 5 Mistakes Kenyan Job Seekers Make

By Perminus Wainaina
The Kenyan job market has for some time now been experiencing a crisis. It is estimated that over 50,000 graduates are being released into the Kenya job market every year with the market appearing unable to provide enough jobs for all these graduates.
Are you experiencing a similar situation?
Well, if you are looking  for a job this year, changing jobs or simply looking to grow in your career, then you must avoid common mistakes when job hunting.
Knowing how competitive the job market in Kenya is, you need to be stand out from the rest of the competition.
Today I will share with you 5 hidden truths on some mistakes you might be making when applying for a job
I’m sure avoiding these mistakes will help you get a job and take you to where you want to be in your career.
1. You fail to brand yourself
Have you ever heard of something called “Personal Branding”? If not, let me show you how failure to brand yourself can affect your job search.
Personal branding refers to the art of packaging yourself for the job market by marketing and position your skills and competencies.
So, do you brand yourself as an expert in your field?
If not, the time to start is now. This will make your CV shortlisted by employers and will increase your chances of landing an interview.
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