Surveys have found that 80 percent of jobs are filled before they are advertised, if they're advertised at all. That's due to the time lag in defining and approving a position once a need has been identified, and it's no surprise people would always rather work with people they know and like.
How do you tap into these available yet invisible opportunities? On October 7, join Darrell Gurney, noted career author, to learn proven tactics to connect with the people and information that will lead you to the hidden organizational needs that YOU can fill.
How do you tap into these available yet invisible opportunities? On October 7, join Darrell Gurney, noted career author, to learn proven tactics to connect with the people and information that will lead you to the hidden organizational needs that YOU can fill.
Can't wait to learn about the hidden job market? Check out these resources:
- "8 Tips For Successfully Penetrating The Hidden Job Market," Business Insider
- "Get A Job Using The Hidden Job Market," Forbes
- A Foot in The Door by Katherine Hansen details how to use informational interviews to research companies and trends, and identify the business needs you can solve―even when they aren’t advertising.
- Dave Perry, author of Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters, offers some targeting strategies to connect directly with the company―and the person―you’d like to work for.
And lastly, if you haven't already: Join the new Tufts Career Networking Group on LinkedIn to expand your professional network.
