Hidden jobs? Don’t worry!
Nothing illegal here! A hidden job is simply a job that is not advertised, posted on social media or on job search portals. You’d be
surprised to know that a majority of jobs are not advertised anywhere. Imagine
the chances of getting employed if you simply know where to look for a hidden
job, especially because there are often a lesser number of candidates to
compete with!
That does not mean that a
hidden job is not worth applying for. Most hiring managers simply ask their
employees to refer someone for a particular vacancy, post these jobs on
personal networks so their close ones can refer someone, or simply inform
recruitment agencies about the vacancy.
Because these jobs are not
really advertised, they are called hidden jobs but are equally worthwhile as is
any other advertised job. In fact, they are sometimes even more valuable
because recruiters favour referred candidates for important jobs.
So bring your binoculars out
coz’ we are gonna tell you where to go job hunting!
1. Ask the Right People, Look in the Right Places
Ask the right people if they
are aware of any job vacancies. These could be your former employer, former
colleague, family, friends, college/university, recruitment agencies and
placement offices.You can look for hidden jobs at alumni associations and at
the local library which is a repository of business journals and newspapers.
You can also look for leads from employees at local companies nearby. Career
forums on social media and youth specific websites also have links and
discussions on internal vacancies.
2. Increase your Reach through Networking
The bigger your network is,
the more vacancies will be brought to your notice. Increase your network by
interacting with other job seekers at job fairs, by starting or joining a job
search support group, networking with attenders of industry seminars, volunteering
at events, and trade unions. You can also get information from Chambers of
Commerce to know about start-ups, which are more likely to have numerous
challenging job vacancies.
3. Tap the Power of Search Engines
Now, search engines won’t
really list out job postings. But, they are still agreat tool to find hidden
jobs. Search for keywords such as “hiring”, “recruitment” etc. in Google News
Search to find news about local companies. Often, companies announce in press
releases that they are hiring or will be having many vacancies soon. Modify the
search options by choosing specific localities and industries to suit your
requirements. You can also create Google Alerts for your specific searches so
you are informed whenever new search results are available.
With these tips, tap into
the hidden job market and find employment ASAP!
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