If you’ve exhausted job search websites such as WorkingWorld.com and still find yourself unemployed, maybe it’s time to look for hidden jobs, i.e. those that aren’t advertised. They are all over the place. In fact, in today’s market 70 to 80 percent of jobs do not come as the result of an ad.
Consider this. In the downturn in the economy, one of the most frequently used phrases is “hiring freeze.” Does that mean a company has no jobs? Of course not. It really means they are not adding positions. They wish to “freeze” the number of jobs at its current level. Nevertheless, employees still quit, go on maternity leave or get fired, and those employees leave a gap you can fill. The company may not want to advertise, but the job is there. And if you have the skill set, voila!
In other cases, companies might not advertise because they are belt-tightening. It is costly to runs ads for one or two positions, especially for smaller enterprises. These companies frequently rely on referrals from their existing employees. Informal searches are cheaper and have the added advantage of a built-in screening process. So, who do you know? This is where networking is essential. Everybody should understand your job-seeking status, what talents you bring and your interest in any leads.
Some industries just don’t advertise, or don’t advertise for jobs at certain levels, ever. Understand this about your specialty and work around it either with speculative resumes where you target companies you are interested in or using company websites for guidance.
Consider this. In the downturn in the economy, one of the most frequently used phrases is “hiring freeze.” Does that mean a company has no jobs? Of course not. It really means they are not adding positions. They wish to “freeze” the number of jobs at its current level. Nevertheless, employees still quit, go on maternity leave or get fired, and those employees leave a gap you can fill. The company may not want to advertise, but the job is there. And if you have the skill set, voila!
In other cases, companies might not advertise because they are belt-tightening. It is costly to runs ads for one or two positions, especially for smaller enterprises. These companies frequently rely on referrals from their existing employees. Informal searches are cheaper and have the added advantage of a built-in screening process. So, who do you know? This is where networking is essential. Everybody should understand your job-seeking status, what talents you bring and your interest in any leads.
Some industries just don’t advertise, or don’t advertise for jobs at certain levels, ever. Understand this about your specialty and work around it either with speculative resumes where you target companies you are interested in or using company websites for guidance.
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