You may have heard of the hidden job market and wondered how
you might go about finding it, or even what the hidden job market is.
Many jobs are never advertised. When I say “many” I mean as
high as 80%. You won’t find these jobs on a job board. They make up “the hidden
job market”. So, how are you going to find out about these opportunities? Some you would probably never know about, because they will be filled internally by employees working already working in the company that has the opening.
Others you have a shot at if you talk with the right people at the right time. This is where networking once again comes in. Volunteer, join professional associations and attend meetings, be active in your social groups, go to the Laundromat and make all your clothes clean again. And, talk with people everywhere you go.
Another good technique is pay attention to the news. Listen
(and look) for new organizations, organizations that are growing or developing
new products and/or services. You can apply with any organization, even if they
haven’t announced any job openings. Shine up your resume, write a letter of
inquiry, and drop it in the mail – better yet, drop it by the company so they
can actually see your face and your professional appearance.
You know a job isn’t going to drop in your lap. Get out
there and look for those hidden ones. Good luck! 
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