What You Can Do To Find Unadvertised Job Openings To Speed Up Your Job Search
Olivia Attwood
Certified Professional Resume Writer ● Career Coach ● Executive Resume Writer ● MBA, BEng, CPRW, CPCC
We are all used to relying solely on online job boards and search engines to find new job openings. But in the process, we forget that there are many other ways to find job openings.
Focusing on only one kind of job advertising method will make you lose many valuable opportunities. Only the applicants who work a little harder will be able to uncover these gems of job openings.
Even if you spend weeks scouring the internet, you wouldn’t be able to find every open job at the moment. This is because some companies choose to go with internal advertisements or employee referrals to fill vacancies. Many startup companies also don’t advertise on online job boards. If you only stick to online job advertisements, you will lose almost all of these opportunities.
You should consider your job search strategy to reach as many opportunities as possible during your job search. You can try many methods like networking, social media, and recruiting firms to find a position that matches your interests.
Here’s how you can find unadvertised job openings to speed up your job search:
Browse company websites to find new open jobs
Companies prefer to update the “Careers” or “Vacancies” page of their website instead of paying an advertising firm to advertise their job openings. If you are on the lookout for a new job, make a habit of checking out the websites of a few companies in your line of work to get to know when they are hiring. You can even turn on Notification options to be alerted when they update vacancies.
Ask your network for help with your job search
Surveys suggest that almost 85% of jobs are filled via networking. When you are looking for a new job, talk to your friends, family, colleagues, or college professors to ask about any opportunities they are aware of. Your network can easily remember you when something comes by and will let you know. It is important that you maintain relationships with your network throughout your career, not only when you need help with a job.
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Social media is a great place to find work
You can use platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites to connect with recruiters and employers. You should maintain a professional online presence and be proactive in job seeking on these platforms. There are badges/profile frames you can wear to let employers know that you are looking for opportunities.
Get the help of a recruitment or headhunting agency
Many companies rely on recruiters and headhunters to fill their vacancies. You can register with a recruitment agency and submit your resume and professional details to them so they can connect you with the right kind of job opportunities. Recruiters often know about job openings that are not advertised on any platform. They are also aware of advertised job openings. So, when you hire a recruiter, you get the best of both worlds.
Create a list of target employers for yourself
Instead of aiming your job search at the broad corporate world, approach with a targeted strategy for better results. You can gather the names of any employers you admire and want to work with. Then, you can focus on contacting them via social media to enquire about vacant positions from hiring managers.
Don’t limit your job search to permanent positions
You can apply for temporary jobs to avoid a career break. These jobs can provide a good chance for you to learn new skills. Some employers treat the temporary contract period as probation for their temporary workers. Once they’ve shown satisfactory results through the temporary period, they get hired as permanent workers.
Consider taking up a freelancing gig
Offer your services as a freelancer while you are on the job search. It will allow you to connect with new clients and expand your network. You can improve your skills while you explore new career paths through freelancing.