10 Ways To Uncover A Hidden Job - Glassdoor

10 Ways To Undeckblatt A Hidden Job - Glassdoor10 Ways To Uncover A Hidden Job - Glassdoor10Although the majority of job seekers begin their search online, what most are unaware of is that a large portion of jobs available in the United States and abroad are not actually disclosed online. With an estimated 85% of available jobs being filled before they are advertised, it is advantageous for job seekers to learn about these essential, hidden job opportunities.The media reveals that unemployment rates for white collar workers are at a rising 9%, and in all actuality, despite the mediocre economy, the unemployment rate is closer to 6%, lending to the fact that jobs are available in this tight market. I know this is true because so many of my executive level clients have received job offers in the past year.For those considering a career change, below are a few tips for navigating this hidden job marketIdentify Your Target Companies1.) Company Research First and foremost, take some time to brainstorm and determine the types of companies you are interested in working for, tracking your efforts in a spreadsheet. (Check out Guide to the Best Companies for Flexible Jobs)2.) Expand Your Range Explore the possibility of looking outside your geographic region, identifying local and national potential companies. Many companies today have regional offices, and available work-at-home positions.3.) Widen Your Net Consider including small and mid-sized firms. According to the Small Businesses Administration, small businesses have created nearly 64% of net new jobs over the past 15 years.Determine Your Point of Contact4.) Familiarize Yourself With Potential Jobs Browse vacant positions on the company website, keeping in mind that companies may not frequently update their employment pages, therefore, jobs may still be available regardless of if they are posted or not.5.) Identify the Hiring Manager After determining where it is you want to work, you need to find out who you will be working for. Scanning the web for related industry articles, LinkedIn, and the About section of company websites are all good places to start.6.) Contact Human Resources If youre unable to identify the hiring manager, your best bet is to contact the HR department. Although not ideal, this is is a better option than sending in a rsum and cover letter that is not addressed to any particular member of the team.Send an Attention Grabbing Rsum7. Find an E-Mail Address First ensure that your documents are free of error and provide a comprehensive and captivating summary of your accomplishments. Many companies follow one of the following formats for employee emails FirstInitialLastName jsmithcompanyxyz.com, FirstName.LastName john.smithcompanyxyz.com or First Name_LastName john_smithcompanyxyz.com. There are several email test sites you can go to to verify the address. Rolosoft has a good one.8. Using a Fax Faxing in a resume is a favorable alternative to email, as well as a suitable f ollow-up to an email, just be sure to reflect on your cover letter that you communicated initially through email. To locate a particular fax number, simply call the receptionist, state your reason for calling, and he or she should be able to provide you with the information you need.9. Snail Mail Another way to draw attention to your resume is the use of the US Mail service. Some candidates choose to overnight their letters to get attention from the firms they are most interested in pursuing.One final piece of proactive advice is to network, network, network. The more effort you exert into seeking out these hidden jobs, that others are often unaware of, the greater the chance of getting interviews and job offers to take your career to another level.ur thanks toGlassdoor for the guest blog post. This article was originally posted on Glassdoor by Debra Wheatman, a globally recognized expert in advanced career search techniques who has been featured on Forbes.com, the New York Times, t he Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. With more than 18 years corporate human resource experience Glassdoor is your free inside look at jobs and companies. Salary details, company reviews, and interview questions - all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers.