Archive for May, 2009
Where the hidden job market is
May 5th, 2009
People are always asking me where is the hidden job market. My response is quite simple, it’s all around you. It’s a case of not being able to see the wood for the trees! Sometimes you need to take a few steps back and look at the whole picture.
Just like people have been brought up to buy their food from the supermarkets (rather than hunting for it themselves) they also are accustomed to getting jobs ‘over the counter’ from recruitment agencies or job adverts etc. Your next job can be as close as your nearest friend. One of the ways to tap into this ‘hidden’ job market is to keep in touch with your friends on a regular basis and ensure that they all know you are looking for a specific job.
Another place to find jobs is to keep an eye on the local news. Are there any companies moving into your area? Are any companies merging? Is there any unusually large building work going on where you live? Check out the planning applications at your local council or library and see if any company has applied for planning permission as this is evidence of business growth.
Above all, get out of the habit of just looking through the job adverts and only visiting recruitment agencies for your next job and you will begin to see the wood from the trees.
