Find a Job in the Hidden Job Market
37mBeginner2020-06-25
Authors

Sarah Johnston
Interview Coach, Executive Resume Coach, Career Coach
Course details
80% of jobs are not posted on job boards or company websites. These positions are filled in the hidden job market. In this course, you can learn how to access these unadvertised jobs by targeting your search, changing how and where you network, and taking action to supercharge your job hunt. Career strategist and former recruiter Sarah Johnston shows how to refine your job search goals, identify the companies you want to work for, and focus your efforts. She explains how to get your foot in the door by requesting an informational interview and how to build a network of contacts through conferences, trade associations, job search clubs, and more. Each tip helps you build valuable momentum and skills for a successful job search.
Skills covered
Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Finding your unadvertised dream job
1. The Hidden Job Market Defined
- 02 - What is the hidden job market
- 03 - Why does the hidden job market exist
2. Develop Your Job Search Strategy
- 04 - Get clear on your job search goals
- 05 - Research companies you'd like to work for
- 06 - Target your networking efforts
3. Accessing the Hidden Job Market
- 07 - Informational interviews defined
- 08 - Request and conduct informational interviews
- 09 - Expand your professional network
- 10 - Leverage conferences and trade association meetings
- 11 - Join and leverage job search clubs
- 12 - Volunteer to support your job search
Conclusion
- 13 - Set actionable goals