How to Find Unadvertised Jobs

Having trouble finding a job? Tired of looking through the local newspaper and being one of hundreds of applicants who are applying for the same job?

You might have better success if you focused a part of your search on applying for unadvertised jobs.

It's estimated that roughly 75% of job openings are unadvertised, and even in this poor economy, there are still thousands of excellent jobs out there waiting to be filled. In fact, many of the best jobs never make it to the classified advertisements they're filled by those who knew about them before they were advertised.

Instructions:

Step 1
Networking is the process of building and maintaining personal and business contacts that can help you find job opportunities before they're advertised. Having access to a diverse group of professionals can give you the inside track on a plethora of job opportunities as well as valuable information that can help you move on to a better-paying position after you land a job.

Step 2
Companies often advertise job openings and have career information posted on their website, and checking company websites can open up a world of open positions that aren't advertised in the classifieds. You can use internet search engines, such as Yahoo! or Google, to identify companies in your area or expertise that are of interest to you.

Step 3
If you're a college student and even if you aren't-you can browse graduate school publications in your major/field to find jobs that may be of interest to you.

Step 4
Companies sometimes publish information open jobs and detailed information about themselves in industry related publications. If you're looking for a job in Biology, for example, you could check scientific journals for job openings exclusive to your field.

Step 5
Staffing agencies can be a great resource for job opportunities that aren't posted anywhere else. Some employers contact staffing agencies directly about job openings, and reaching out to these staffers can give you a unique edge in landing a job in your field.

Step 6
You can look up companies in a directory such as the phone book or Yellow Pages, and reach out to them by sending a resume or a letter of interest. This method won't guarantee you a job, but it will get your name out there to several companies and can help you establish a good rapport with employers in your area. For best results, tailor your cover letter/letter of interest to the company you're contacting and emphasize your specific talents-your customer service skills for a telephone answering service, salesmanship for a marketing film, etc.

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