Job Search-find hidden jobs,hot jobs, make a career change

Employment Search means exploring all possible places that are likely to contain information about job offers. Newspaper ads and job fairs are for most people, the primary option. The choice is understandable if we take into account the quantity of information available through these channels. Still, more is not always better. While these sources are not to be neglected, your search should not be restricted to them. Some companies will only advertise job openings internally, which means you’ll have to contact them directly if you are interested in working there.


First, make a list of companies that you are interested in, based on your preferences and the likelihood that they might need someone with your qualifications and experience. There are two possible ways to get in touch with them: by phone and by e-mail. Many people hesitate to use either of them, because they find the phone approach too direct and the e-mail too impersonal. At a closer look, however, these hesitations prove exaggerated.

Since the jobs are not advertised through public media, it is perfectly natural that you should call the human resources department to ask if they have some job openings. Ask for details regarding the job description and the application procedure.

As for the e-mail approach, it is not by far impersonal. Check the company’s website to see the e-mail address where you can inquire about job opportunities – unless the job offers are already posted on the
web page, of course. Some companies do not provide a contact person’s name and email address; instead, they invite you to submit resumé so that it can be added to their database. You can be sure that someone will have a look at your resumé and that you will hear from them if they think they might hire you.

These less obvious channels should be part of your search for a job. After all, the more complete your job search, the more likely you are to find employment quickly.

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