How Job Seekers Can Find Hidden Job Opportunities

by Beverly Aarons 7. June 2010 08:04

There is a growing frustration amongst job seekers who have sent out hundreds of resumes and received little to no response. Many feel that there simply aren’t any job opportunities out there for even the most talented and determined job seekers. If you’re feeling this type of frustration, then you probably have not tried exploring the hidden job opportunities that surround you. Below are a few tips on how job seekers can tap into hidden job opportunities:

Backtrack a little and contact companies that you interviewed with in the past six months and see if they are still looking for someone to fill that position or another position. Even if they hired a candidate, they may have discovered that that person was not a good match and could be on the lookout for another job candidate.
Reconnect with your former bosses and co-workers and let them know that you are now looking for work. Remember, these individuals already know the quality of your work and even if they don’t have a full-time job opportunity available at the moment, they may be willing to hire you as a consultant.
Tap into your network of friends and family who are currently employed and ask them to circulate your resume. Oftentimes, employers may look to their current employee’s recommendations for upcoming jobs.

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