It can be hard to find a job in the current job market so it only makes sense to do everything within your power to make it happen. Exploring your hidden job market might be your key to finding a good job.

What is a Hidden Job?

Hidden jobs are simply jobs that are not advertised by employers. It is estimated that most job openings are actually hidden jobs. These jobs are found and gotten by networking. Many open positions and projects are never formally announced and are filled by someone in the employer’s extended network.

Jobstar.org, a federally funded project run by the Bay Area Library and Information System, has a lot of good information about the hidden job market.

How do I Find a Hidden Job?

Since these jobs are not advertised you must be proactive in searching for them. These resources have a lot of useful information to help you get started:
 

• Step by Step Plan for Using the Internet to go Beyond the Want Ads.
• Use Your Network.