The Hidden Job Market is Not Hidden!

The hidden job market is not hidden! It is simply a non-published, little-known collection of job leads and opportunities that only insiders, owners, company officers, board members, internal employees, managers, and C-suite executives know about.

How Can I Access the Hidden Job Market?

• Hidden jobs are hidden only from those who have their heads stuck in the internet job listings.
• Hidden jobs are right next door at your neighbor’s house.
• Hidden Jobs are at the Church you go to.
• Hidden Jobs are the people sitting next to you OR right across the table from you when chatting with your friends and family.

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• Hidden jobs are at Trade Shows, Conferences, Chambers, Chapter Associations, Vacation Trips, etc.
• Hidden jobs are at EVERY networking Event (online or live, in-person)
• Hidden jobs are on your cell phone.
• Hidden jobs are in your email contacts.
• Hidden jobs are in Linkedin groups.
• Hidden jobs are the existing contacts in your Linkedin connections.

15 Steps to Uncover Hidden Jobs:

1. Internal referrals are the #1 way companies hire people! They increase your chance of landing a job by a whopping 42%.
2. Research and compile a list of 60 target companies in three industries.
3. Use “Advanced Search” on Linkedin to uncover hidden contacts.
4. Conduct (informal) “Informational Interviews” with people who work at your target companies and former colleagues at your past employers.
5. Give up the “Job Seeker” label—don’t play the victim!
6. Master your message, know your brand, and have a P.L.A.N. (Passion – Lessons – Accomplishments – Needs).
7. Network—be likable and professional and know thyself…the people you meet hold the keys to your next job, so while you’re talking to people, they are definitely asking themselves questions like:
   • “Do I dare introduce this person to my important connections?”
   • “Will they embarrass me and make me look stupid for having referred them?”
   • “Does this person act professional enough for me to refer to my contacts?”
   • “Does this person ask intelligent questions?”
   • “Do they seem to have done their homework?”
   • “Does this person really know what they want?”
   • “Do I like this person?”
8. Translate your accomplishments into solutions and value.
9. Be true to your school—alumni associations are very career centric!
10. Create advocates—be aware of what people are saying about YOU.
11. Know any good headhunters? #1 Reason: Confidential Searches.
12. Trust in the universal Law of Serendipity.
13. Volunteer for one of your local church ministries or non-profit groups.
14. Try a little L.U.C.K. (Laboring – Under – Correct – Knowledge).
15. Knowledge is power—get more educated (Hire a Career Coach!)

Learn More About the Elusive “Hidden Job Market”

Learn more by reading Chapter 9 in my best selling book The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career!. Available on Amazon in multiple formats.

Good Hunting!