Seek…and ye shall…??

…or do you?  When I work with clients who are in transition we talk about tapping into networks to find work opportunities.  Online job boards are great…they are easy, accessible and expedient for job seekers – therefore everyone uses them. Employers can quickly and cheaply place an ad on them, hoping to forgo hefty recruiters fees.  Unfortunately, the results are not always fruitful for either party.

I suggest scoping them, but also think contrarian – don’t do what everyone else out there is doing. There are l0ts of jobs and contracts that go unadvertised that you may be missing out on – and good people who are not really “in the market” but could be open to the right opportunity coming along.

Cultivating relationships and knowing “who does and wants what” takes time and effort.  But it is worth it…recently one of my clients was offered two great jobs on the same day – both through my network contacts who mentioned them.  In career coaching we call it “the hidden job market”, but really, it just takes opening your eyes and ears to opportunities and using a blend of both virtual and real networking.

Here’s to your brilliant career!

Lois

Lois Keay-Smith

Career Coach, Career Wisdom