The majority of jobs are not advertised. That is why your job search should include the hidden market. The hidden job market consists of 65% to 80% of jobs. To increase your chances of finding employment, you should include job search strategies that will reach the hidden job market. Here are ways to tap into the hidden job market.
- Networking – make a list of friends, family and companies to contact to share your talent and experience. Being informative is a great way to build your network and at the same time you will be making people aware of your need for employment.
- Create an account on LinkedIn and CareerBuilder. Using the internet to tap into a network of people in your industry can give you insight to positions that have not been advertised.
- Contact a placement agency – some companies only work with a placement agency to hire their employees. You can learn about job openings that are not normally advertised.
The advantage to developing strategies to tap in to the hidden job market is that you will be ahead of your competition. Finding out about an opportunity before it is advertised will increase your chances of being selected for an interview. Most people get jobs from people they know so networking to tap into the hidden job market is a great job search strategy.
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