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About percent of job listings are never made public. Well-known and well-respected sites such as Forbes, CNN, and any Google search worth its salt will gladly report this figure back to you again and again. The author of this eye-opening article was so determined to track down the origins of this mythic stat that he conducted Herculean research to determine how it came to be.
After much digging, he traced it back to a New York Times article from—get this— Bolles said. So you have a frame of reference, Richard Bolles, the expert quoted, is the author of a career coaching book called, What Color Is Your Parachute? Doing a little more research, the author found that a Harvard sociologist, Mark Granovetter, was doing research for a book way back in , and found that for people who found a job, 56 percent used personal contacts, while 37 percent used a more traditional approach, such as sending out resumes or applying directly to job postings.
But then he was quoted in Forbes magazine stating that almost 75 percent of all successful job searches are the result of informal contacts. You know…who you know. This research is eye-opening for several reasons. The Internet and social media have made it easier than ever to find jobs. One of the best methods to finding a job is to work both sides, i. And by going to networking events, being professionally active on social media, and reaching out to potential employers for informational interviews just up your odds of getting hired.
So the next time someone tells you the bogus stat that 80 percent of jobs are never advertised, tell them the good news but let them down gently , and focus on making the year you find the flexible job that you want! Just purchased the Monthly plan. Just purchased the 3 - Month plan. Just purchased the Yearly plan. More of This Week's News. See All New Jobs. Get new job postings, the latest job search tips, trends, news, and exclusive promotions!
Get Email Alerts. Confidence is the key to accessing gated communities online or in the real world. When you are changing careers, the traditional job market can throw up a few hurdles.
It is hard not to get pigeonholed by your CV and previous experience when your CV is a list of things you don't want to do anymore. Improve your chances of 'getting through the gate' by presenting your credentials 'in person.
While they may be impressed by past achievements, it's tough to convey why you're changing careers on paper. It's also tricky to show how transferable your skills and experience could be in new contexts. Get yourself in front of people. It's the best way to build contacts, show your skills and demonstrate how you can add value. Don't wait for a job to magically appear. Apply for jobs online and be proactive about getting out into the world and see what you find.
When I was between roles, I went for coffee with a woman working in a company that interested me. I simply wanted to find out more about the company, the industry, and the range of available roles.
At the end of our conversation, my contact told me she was leaving at the end of the week. Then she asked if I wanted to meet the CEO to talk about taking over! The role was never advertised. I was simply in the right place at the right time. You never know when or where you'll encounter someone who knows about:. Have coffee and ' intentional conversation ' with interesting people.
Go prepared, ask great questions. Join MeetUp groups and attend industry and community events packed with people doing things you're drawn towards. Remember that your friends know lots of people! All of us have about people in our network.
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