Grow Professionally

The second #MonthOfGrowth challenge is an excellent opportunity for job seekers and professionals to focus on their professional development. Growing professionally means continually enhancing your skills, knowledge, and experiences to advance your career prospects. However, professionals like yourself, usually face several challenges in growing professionally due to today's competitive job market, these challenges include a lack of relevant skills and experience, limited networking opportunities, and difficulty in finding suitable job openings.

Bayt.com's mission is all about Lifestyle Engineering, which means empowering individuals to achieve their career and life goals. That’s why we’re offering a range of free resources and great discounts to assist you in reaching your career objectives, including job search tools, career advice, and professional CV writing assistance. By participating in this week’s #MonthOfGrowth challenges and making use of our expert tips, you can take proactive steps towards growing professionally and achieving your career goals.

How can this challenge help me grow professionally?

The job market is constantly changing and evolving, as employers are always on the lookout for candidates with advanced skill sets to stay ahead of their competitors. That’s why it’s crucial to keep up with the changing trends and demands of the job market, by staying competitive, as well as advancing and future-proofing your career. Additionally, seeking continuous career growth will increase your value to employers, leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries.

Here are the 5 steps you need to follow to complete the challenge:

Day #8 - Check our Premium and CV Writing discounts

What?

This Ramadan, Bayt.com is offering special discounts on CV Writing services and Premium memberships to help you level up your career and impress recruiters with a job-winning CV.

Why?

Our professional CV writers are experts at providing customized CVs with keyword optimization and crisp layouts that capture the interest of hiring managers and recruiters. Additionally, Bayt.com Premium offers advanced features like auto CV refresh, application promotions, and cover letter writing, which will increase your chances of finding relevant job opportunities and better position your profile against competitors.

How?

  • Open your Bayt.com app, OR log in to your Bayt.com account
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the app screen and click on the “Professional CVs” or "Upgrade to Premium" cards, OR go to the main navigation menu, click on the “CV Services” or "Upgrade to Premium" buttons
  • Select the subscription package that best suits your needs, and add it to your cart

Day #9 - Learn 1 new skill

What?

Pick 1 main skill that aligns with your career goals and field of work, and start your learning path by taking courses, training programs, and tests so you can get certified.

Why?

Learning new skills will not only enrich your professional knowledge, but will also help you in applying for higher positions and earning promotions, as you need to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies in your field to remain relevant.

How?

  • Online courses: There are many online platforms that offer courses on a wide range of topics, such as Udemy, Coursera, and Skillshare.
  • Online forums: Online forums, such as Stack Overflow and Quora, can be a great resource for asking questions and getting answers from field experts.
  • Blogs and articles: There are many blogs and articles that can help you learn about a new skill or to deepen your knowledge of an existing skill.

Day #10 - Create a professional cover letter

What?

Create a well-crafted cover letter that effectively highlights your potential and showcases your strong suits.

Why?

A professional cover letter is vital to your application. It serves as a sales pitch in which you highlight your qualifications and market your credentials to employers in the hope of landing an interview.

How?

Day #11 - Research salary expectations for your desired position

What?

Research salary expectations for your desired position to know what to ask for when negotiating a job offer or even a salary raise.

Why?

Understanding salary expectations is crucial in negotiating a fair compensation package and determining the market value of your skills and experience.

How?

  • Use online salary calculators that are popular in your area to get a general idea of salary ranges for your desired position. And make sure to dig into factors that can impact a salary, such as location, company size, and demand for specific skills

Day #12 - Sign up for one networking event in 2023

What?

Sign up for at least 1 professional networking event (hosted physically or virtually). A quick search can uncover an array of virtual job fairs and networking events that you can attend from the comfort of your home.

Why?

Attending networking and industry events is essential for building professional relationships, expanding career opportunities, staying up-to-date with industry trends, increasing visibility and credibility, and developing meaningful relationships.

How?

  • Research and identify the professional networking events that are relevant to your field and interests, by searching online or asking colleagues for recommendations
  • Keep an eye out for the Bayt Open Day, an end-to-end virtual event hosted on May 4th, 2023, which offers exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders, virtual booths to search through thousands of vacancies by leading companies, and much more.

Whether you're aiming to secure a new job, advance in your current role, or broaden your skill set, completing the second #MonthOfGrowth challenge can provide valuable support in leading you to better job opportunities, higher salaries, and continuous professional growth.

Stay tuned for the next #MonthOfGrowth challenge where we tackle an extremely crucial area: applying for jobs!

Natalie Mahmoud Fawzi Al Saad
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