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. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 1.7 million people were made redundant during the crisis, a figure the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), had said to be conservative. This has created an unemployment crisis in Kenya, which continues to baffle stakeholders and policymakers as they look for the elusive solutions to the unemployment scourge. So, how can you ease the jobs crisis impact on yourself?
1. Focus on your Talents
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. 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.