Job Search Myth #7 . . . The Only Jobs Are Known Job Openings!
30451
Business > Careers
May 9, 2007
pmegan2
Job Search Myth #7 . . . The Only Jobs Are Known Job Openings!
This job search myth 7 is probably the most pernicious of all the myths. Why? Because the common wisdom is that the only jobs available are the ones that are known -- through ads, online services, bulletins and publications, etc. Or even by word of mouth. It seems obvious. A job opening is available. Someone fills the opening. Well, here's a hard statistic that may be difficult for you to swallow. Virtually 75% of all hires are made from other resources than known job openings! In other words, if you're focusing all your efforts on going after known job openings, you're falling into the job search myth 7 trap. And, more importantly you're missing out on the best jobs. I know, it may not seem to make sense at first. After all, why would an employer make a hire if there's no job opening. But when you understand the evolution of a job opening in an organization, you can begin to see how this startling statistic makes sense. Here are the steps an organization goes through leading to a job opening. 1. A need is identified. Could be someone was promoted, retired or let go. Or a new product, program or service is being developed. Maybe there's a market expansion or a new territory opening up. 2. A job description is formalized to respond to the need. The parameters of what it will take to fill the need are laid out and explored. Sometimes it's as simple as finding a replacement for someone who already filled that need. 3. Management approves and the job description is published so that candidates can be sought. Most organizations look internally first before putting out a job opening for public response. They may advertise on line, in print or through agencies and recruiters. 4. Many companies got through the motions of announcing job openings even though they have no intent of really filling them. For example, they may be surveying the field to see what kind of talent is out there. Or they may be investigating compensation levels at rival companies. In some cases they may be trying to discover which of their own employees are looking around. So, job search myth 7 requires you to look beyond known job openings for the real opportunities. For instance, many job descriptions are customized around the credentials of a particularly desirable candidate. That means you have a unique opportunity to play a creative role in actually shaping the job description. Statistically, this happens more frequently than hiring someone just because he/she fits a predetermined job description. You won't uncover these great job opportunities by using old-fashioned job search methods. Like relying on your resume or advertised openings or agencies and recruiters. The 21st Century job market requires you to use creative alternative strategies that get you in front of decision-makers without all the resume and job opening hoopla. Then kiss job search myth 7 goodbye!
Paul Bowley manages EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and innovative e-business strategies . . . since 1985. Check out THE WORLD'S FASTEST JOB SEARCH PLAN! And grab our stunning FREE REPORT! http://www.fastest-job-search.com
send email to pmegan2
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links owned by this user
Faqcing a career crisis. Don't panic. Here are 5 simple, easy steps to get you through the problem and on the road to health recovery.
Category:
The good news is there are 4 positive steps you can take right now to break the pattern of job hunting sabotage!
Category:
If you insist on using the web to get a job, here are 5 suggestions that can move the odds more in your favor . . . and get you out of the job site black hole!
Category:
Guiding yourself away from job situations that are declining and avoiding employment areas where there is negative growth can give you much more confidence in your first-time employment choices.
Category:
How you relate up and down the employment chain will determine your on-the-job success. But it's up to you to make that happen. Consistent good communications don't happen by chance.
Category:
If you fail to take control in establishing a connection with an employer, the rest won't make any difference. You've lost a golden opportunity.
Category:
If you forget that your first resume has to written for the reader, then you become just another piece on the reject stack. 7 rules you MUST follow!
Category:
Studies have shown that only about 5 to 10 percent of all new jobs are posted in classified ads or on the internet. The other positions are filled by word of mouth!
Category:
Most executive and senior managers look for a job the same way they did when they graduated from college or graduate school. Huge mistake. You're leaving your future to chance!
Category:
Before you even get to the resume . . . and before you prepare for your first interview . . . there are 6 basic rules that can be overlooked only to your peril
Category:
This amazing resume replacement strategy is guaranteed to get you the kind of attention your traditional resume will never achieve!
Category:
If you're serious about enjoying the gravy train, then you must upgrade your job search skills and bypass the 5 most discouraging statistics.
Category:
Before you go digging for that old resume, you better ask yourself 13 very important questions. Take this easy quiz and see what your real-time job move status is.
Category:
Look. You get one shot at the person who may be your next boss. You gotta make it work for you.
Category:
The demand for employees skilled enough to oversee and manage workers is very high. Recruiters are constantly and aggressively looking for experienced talent.
Category:
Trouble is, if you're like most ambitious career climbers, you're not too excited about asking for one. As in most things in life, timing is everything.
Category:
Even though you're retiring with loads of experience, you're up against some very tough (and younger) competition. Here are 4 steps to put you way out front!
Category:
Increasingly you're coming to realize you may have made a mistake. Here are some steps to take so you don't make a bigger mistake and act too hastily.
Category:
You can help create your own job . . . you can be part of the solution without any competition . . . that is what working the job marketplace on your own behalf all is about.
Category:
Back in the day your efforts at obfuscation may have flown. But not any more. We're living in an era where your background is going to checked and challenged. Be prepared!
Category:
Other links at Business > Careers
Every boss can't be loved by every employee. But that doesn't mean that every boss needs to be Michael Scott from NBC's The Office.
Category:
The Basic Pay is the base salary earned by Active Duty Soldiers and activated Army Reserve Soldiers.
Category:
If you fail to take control in establishing a connection with an employer, the rest won't make any difference. You've lost a golden opportunity.
Category:
You can seriously ramp up job search speed and get significantly better results by avoiding the old-fashioned methods and learning the exciting strategy of "targeting."
Category:
A performance appraisal is supposed to be an improvement-based course of action instead of a reserved evaluation that takes place every year. Performance appraisals have to be observed by both the employee as well as the employer, to make sure that object
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68309
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
