HOW TO FIND UNADVERTISED JOBS
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One
of the first challenges a job seeker faces is how to find job openings, or find
employers that may have job openings. Too many rely heavily, if not
exclusively, on online applications. These openings are known by, and applied to by, so many job seekers that it reduces the chances of any one job seeker being
seriously considered.
Tapping into the hidden job market
is the best way to be considered for jobs that are or will be
available, but have not yet been widely advertised. This path is not for the
lazy! It requires hard and consistent work in identifying employers and/or
industries who might be interested in hiring the job seeker.
Research, contact, and follow up are
required to find these openings. Many job seekers are just not that willing to
put in the effort – doing so will set you apart from other applicants. In
addition, a job seeker who adopts this approach will also have social contact
and feedback that are missing when one is off work.
YOU
CAN TAP INTO THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
How do you find unadvertised jobs
(or tap into the hidden job market)? Follow theses tips to find openings other
job seekers are not applying to:
1.
Make a list of large
employers in your targeted area
2.
Research the hiring
manager contact information for each company
3.
Develop a phone script explaining
that you would like more information about current and future hiring
4.
Call each employer and make careful
note of the answers (you won't remember)
5.
Don't be satisfied with "We are
not hiring" - Ask such questions as:
·
When do you expect to be hiring
for____ again?
·
How often have you hired for
__________in the past?
·
Do you know any other employers who
are currently or getting ready for _____position?
You can repeat the process with
employers for whom you have worked, would like to work, or for whom friends
currently work, etc. Networking in general is an excellent way to identify unadvertised jobs. Research your labor market using www.acinet.org.
The effort of identifying and
tapping into the hidden job market is not only worth it, but a necessary
part of a successful job search. Try it with whatever method you are currently
using to increase your chances of obtaining a job!
How will you tap into the hidden job market?
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