Believe it or not, employers are looking for you, and you can use networking strategies to avoid job market competition! Most jobs are in the hidden job market (not advertised), and most employers prefer to hire by referral (networking).

Wouldn’t it feel fantastic to have employers contact to you to see if you are open to a new opportunity?

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Around 80% of the job market is hidden, but why is 90% of the job search space covered in suggestions that do not include details on networking?! It makes no sense.

Fact: The better your network, the faster you will find work, and the better your opportunities will be. Once your network is established, it’s possible that you will never have to look for a job again.

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When you take the time to build relationships, those relationships will take care of you. So, build a network! It takes time, but it’s not a full-time job. These networking tips will take only a few minutes a day.

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The most common way to look for a job is to apply on advertised positions. But most (70-90%) of jobs are never advertised. So how do you access a job that is never advertised?

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For greater confidence in interviews, keep these three tips in mind while you are preparing stories that showcase your skills.

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Look at the feedback you are getting in your job search activities to help you decide on the next best place to focus your attention.

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Yes. There’s one thing that successful job seekers do.

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