It is estimated that between 80% and 90% of all jobs available at a given time are not advertised, creating a 'hidden' job market.

The hidden job market includes:

• necessary work that no one has identified
• work that has been identified but for which candidate recruitment has not yet begun
• work that has been identified and for which informal (word-of-mouth) recruitment has begun

Given the large proportion of hidden jobs, you should spend a suitable proportion of your job search time on creative methods that enable you to be successful finding out about these types of positions.

How can you find out about these jobs?

• Read articles about companies reporting their business plans, expansions, changes and new additions.
• Check out organizations' Web sites.
• Contact potential employers.
• Use your network.
• Visit job/career fairs.

Related Links

Access the Hidden Job Market - Tips on finding unadvertised job openings.

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