The Hidden Job Market Is it a Myth

The Hidden Job Market â€" Is it a Myth I have never heard this before (that the hidden job market doesnt exist) and wouldnt give it 2 seconds of my attention except that a well-respected recruiter/career person is the one making the claim. Gerry Crispin apparently said (in 2009) some of the following (quoted from Miriam Salpeters Examiner article): that the hidden job market is one of the biggest myths of job-hunting; that, in fact, it doesnt exist: Maybe a few thousand out of 20 million jobs are unpublished, and they are primarily at or near the C-level, I cant agree with that it just doesnt seem to make sense.  I think Gerry came to this conclusion from polling people.  If that is the case Id guess his sample was not the right sample. Heres a comprehensive writeup from Kathy Hansen, founder of QuintCareers.com.  It has a lot more info about this, including quotes and thoughts from industry insiders.  One conclusion is that the word  hidden should be changed to unpublished or something like that. Heres my two cents: regardless of what you call it, there is a segment of open positions out there that you wont find published on a job board, or made known to the general population.  Many of you have seen this happen it goes something like this: The boss knows there is a need for another person on the team. the boss works on putting together a proposal or justification for a while (perhaps months). When the new position is approved, the boss asks some people on the team if they know anyone who might be the right person. The position is known FROM WITHIN for a while (days?  weeks?) before anyone puts the position on the company job board, or monster, or something like that. People who are networked into anyone on that team know about, and can apply to, the job before anyone else hears about it. That is the hidden job market. Its hard to think you have to network with, or be known by, the insiders thats a lot of work!  Is it even humanly possible? But this scenerio is real.  Ive seen it at multiple companies Ive worked at and I know some of my JibberJobber users have gotten jobs because of their mad networking skills What do you think?  Is the hidden job market a myth?  Or is this simply an issue or renaming it? The Hidden Job Market â€" Is it a Myth I have never heard this before (that the hidden job market doesnt exist) and wouldnt give it 2 seconds of my attention except that a well-respected recruiter/career person is the one making the claim. Gerry Crispin apparently said (in 2009) some of the following (quoted from Miriam Salpeters Examiner article): that the hidden job market is one of the biggest myths of job-hunting; that, in fact, it doesnt exist: Maybe a few thousand out of 20 million jobs are unpublished, and they are primarily at or near the C-level, I cant agree with that it just doesnt seem to make sense.  I think Gerry came to this conclusion from polling people.  If that is the case Id guess his sample was not the right sample. Heres a comprehensive writeup from Kathy Hansen, founder of QuintCareers.com.  It has a lot more info about this, including quotes and thoughts from industry insiders.  One conclusion is that the word  hidden should be changed to unpublished or something like that. Heres my two cents: regardless of what you call it, there is a segment of open positions out there that you wont find published on a job board, or made known to the general population.  Many of you have seen this happen it goes something like this: The boss knows there is a need for another person on the team. the boss works on putting together a proposal or justification for a while (perhaps months). When the new position is approved, the boss asks some people on the team if they know anyone who might be the right person. The position is known FROM WITHIN for a while (days?  weeks?) before anyone puts the position on the company job board, or monster, or something like that. People who are networked into anyone on that team know about, and can apply to, the job before anyone else hears about it. That is the hidden job market. Its hard to think you have to network with, or be known by, the insiders thats a lot of work!  Is it even humanly possible? But this scenerio is real.  Ive seen it at multiple companies Ive worked at and I know some of my JibberJobber users have gotten jobs because of their mad networking skills What do you think?  Is the hidden job market a myth?  Or is this simply an issue or renaming it?

Tips for Choosing a Writing Guide For Writing a Resume

Tips for Choosing a Writing Guide For Writing a ResumeThere are a number of writing guides out there that cover the process of writing a resume. The truth is, some are better than others. You want one that will walk you through the basic steps of resume writing so that you can make the process as easy as possible. This article provides a few tips that you should keep in mind when choosing a guide for writing a resume.-An outline. A good guide for writing a resume will walk you through an outline. In the outline, you will find a list of your duties and accomplishments as well as the dates you worked on each task. This will help you remember what you accomplished and what type of assignment you are expected to do once you get to the end of the guide.-Examples. After you have an outline, you will need examples of work you can use. A good guide for writing a resume will include sample letters, cover letters, resumes, and resumes with samples. It will also include how to use the examples so that you can easily see how to write a resume in the format they are asking you to use.-Formats. The best guide for writing a resume should also provide you with the formats. Some people use the template of the company they are applying to and use that instead of a resume that includes a lot of information about themselves. The best guides will offer examples of resumes that you can use based on the company they are applying to.-Style. Many guides for writing a resume will offer styles that you can use to create a style for your resume. This can be very useful because it will help you see what they think should go on each page. This can make it much easier to create a resume that you can use and understand.-Templates. A good guide for writing a resume will give you templates that you can use to create your own resume. This is very useful because it will give you some samples of resumes that you can use to see how you would like your resume to look. Templates can also help you cre ate a resume that has the sections that you want.-Information. Most guides for writing a resume will include information about the company you are applying to and information about the job you are applying for. This can make it much easier to create a resume that is appropriate for the job you are applying for. This is especially true if you are not familiar with the company or the position you are applying for.-Tips. Finally, most guides for writing a resume will include tips that you can use when you are ready to write your resume. Some of these tips are good general advice, but others will help you create the perfect resume. You can also use the tips to add a personal touch to your resume.

Top 4 Tips to Become a Real Estate Agent as a Side Job

Top 4 Tips to Become a Real Estate Agent as a Side Job Becoming a real estate agent is a serious commitment. It takes time, dedication, and willpower to be successful. However, you can make a great return on your investment, even with real estate a part-time job. Are you ready to jump into real estate and start making good money? The tips below can send you on the path to success. Get Started Today The quicker you begin, the sooner you can take advantage of the housing market. To become an agent, you’ll first have to take online or in-person classes to develop industry knowledge and complete training. Next, you’ll have to pass a state licensure exam and obtain a license. Finally, you’ll need to keep your knowledge relevant by earning continuing education credits every couple of years, depending on your state.   Youll also need to keep up to date with the latest real estate trends, as the market changes constantly. Sharpen Your Communication Skills As a part-time real estate agent, you’ll need to be ready and able to help your clients when needed. Whether you’re explaining the tax implications of owning more than 10 acres of land or just talking your buyers through the home buying process, you’ll need to be clear, direct, and knowledgeable in your communication. If you want to be taken seriously, your written, text, and e-mail correspondence should have correct grammar and spelling. Plan for Irregular Paychecks If you’re looking for a side-hustle that provides a bi-weekly paycheck of a consistent amount, or you’re the type of person who stresses without a set budget in place, becoming a real estate agent may not be for you. Your commission is your paycheck, and that only occurs as often as you’re completing transactions. A lull in business may be beyond your control. Become a Better Time Manager Anytime you take on a second job, time becomes more valuable. That is even truer with real estate. When you’re showing clients homes or working with title companies, they need your undivided attention. If you work during the day but a client needs your attention during business hours, you may have difficulty navigating the relationship. One way to rectify this issue is to work in tandem with another agent who works different shifts than you. This way, all hours of the day are covered for potential clients and you’ll never miss out. Plus, if you’re new to real estate a partner can help you learn the ropes. Of course, you’ll need to split commission, but half of a paycheck is better than no paycheck.

Personal Branding Interview Andy Nulman - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Andy Nulman - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke with Andy Nulman, who is the author of Pow! Right Between the Eyes: Profiting From the Power of Surprise.   In this interview, Andy explains why surprise is essential to establishing a personal brand, why standing out matters, the process of brand building, staying relevant to the times and much more. How important is surprise in establishing a personal brand? Important? Come on Dan, it’s imperative! Especially these days, when so many people are fighting for the same “Personal Brand.” A year ago, you could’ve established yourself, and made quite the name for yourself, as “The Twitter Expert.” Today, there’s 100,000 “Twitter Experts.” That distinction alone has ceased to be enough. What makes you stand out from the rest? This is when Surprise really comes into play. Incremental differences won’t cut it anymore. My book’s definition of surprise is: the constant expansion of the boundaries of delightful extremes. In a world of standards, sameness, cookie-cutters and monotony, it’s the extreme that stops people in their tracks. It doesn’t have to be huge, just come across as hugely different. Lemme show you what I mean. There’s a real estate brokerage in my home town run by a long-haired woman, and she only hires other long-haired women as agents. Their lawn signs feature ¾-length photos of each agent, hair a-flowing. As elementary as this sounds, their tresses are what impresses, and it’s so against-the-grain in the conservative field of selling property. In a sea of sameness in the real estate biz, this woman’s agency “shocks the system,” to use the parlance of Pow!, and thus stands out big-time. Chess master Garry Kasparov put it another way: “Ultimately, what separates a winner from a loser is the willingness to do the unthinkable. Intelligence without audaciousness is not enough.” Surprise is that audaciousness and delivers that distinction. Okay, but this reminds me a lot of what Seth Godin had to say way back in “The Purple Cow.” True, but the important difference is that it’s not enough to just stand out once. Any one surprise doesnt last, no matter how loud the Pow!, its effect is ephemeral. It’s like a firecracker; you can’t get a bang out of the same one twice. To truly pay dividends, surprise must thrive as a continuum. Thats why instead of being creative or different one time, true surprise requires “shocking the system,” and finding new extremes, on a constant basis. The driving factor of successful surprise is a flow, not the spectacular one-off. Surprise isn’t just a shock, it’s an addiction to them. As a concept, it keeps on demanding. But the rewards are well worth the effort. What this means in a personal branding sense is that once you’ve established your brand, in the back of your mind you should be immediately thinking about how to adapt, refine or change it. It sounds counter-intuitive, but cutting people’s ennui off at the pass will ensure your personal brand’s survival. Just ask people like Madonna, David Bowie or Sean (Puff Daddy, P.Diddy, etc.) Combs, who are always reinventing and renewing themselves. Like bread, personal brands get stale fast. So, in the case of the long-haired real estate brokerage, pretty soon the “hair thing” is going to becomeâ€"pardon the punâ€"old hat. What’s their next act that will shock the system and bring them attention? Building a brand is a long, arduous process. It sounds somewhat counter-intuitive to think of changing it once you’ve spent so much time and energy creating it. It is. With all due respect to Al Ries and Jack Trout, who espoused the importance of “owning a word” with legendary books like “Positioning,” I think you have to “own” many words over the lifespan of your personal brand, because the definition and the meaning of these words change over time. Even personal branding means something different today than it did when Tom Peters coined the phrase. Take a look at me. I used to be “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Guy” when I was a music journalist for Circus Magazine and Variety. Running the Just For Laughs Festival, I became “The Comedy Guy.” Leaving that for the tech world, I was known as “The Mobile Guy.” These days, I seem to be all about surprise, but the most important lesson is that I have to change that up too. Being known as “The Surprise Guy” is limiting if that is what is always expected of you. The paradox is that a surprise stops being one once expected. It’s more exciting to think “What’s next from this guy?” vs. “Oh jeez, five years later and he’s still trotting out that surprise stuff again…” Your personal brand is not a tattoo; it’s a messaged t-shirt you can change when it starts getting too comfortable. What’s the time frame on this changeover? Three years, seven months and 22 days.   Seriously, it’s a judgement call that has to predict when your “audience” tires of you as you are now, and a leap of faith to act upon it with change well in advance of that date. It’s risky, and the change unceremoniously boots you out of your comfort zone.   But it’s a fickle world out there. The information explosion, where everybody knows everything, has made people mercilessly restless. Either you change before they want you to, or you’re nostalgia. Well, I guess we all have some work to do. So, Mr. Surprise, what’s next for YOUR personal brand? Well, I can’t divulge it fully, but suffice to say it will bring together two things I loveâ€"speaking and rock ‘n’ roll. There are so many business people with messages out there, but these messages are usually delivered in a similar mannerâ€"stage pacing backed by giant-screen PowerPoint to break it down to its most basic. I’m working on a full-fledged show that incorporates my usual message, but with a soundtrack, lighting and special effects. Think Tom Peters backed by Kiss. I guess I’m going back to being “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Guy”…but this time, being the guy on stage and not the one sitting in the audience with a notebook. Andy Nulman has been leading major media projects for over three decades. A dynamic public speaker/showman, motivating and challenging Fortune 500 companies the likes of GM, Eveready/Energizer, 3M and Wal-Mart, Andy has written two best-selling books, “How To Do The Impossible” and “I Almost Killed George Burns,” and the latest, “Pow! Right Between The Eyes. Other accomplishments include being named one of the “Top 40 Under 40” business leaders by the Financial Post in 1997, being voted one of the Top 100 Montrealers of the 20th Century by the Montreal Gazette in 2000, and being honored as a distinguished recipient of the McGill Management Achievement Award in 2004.   In his spare time, Andy is also an inventive stage director, half-decent snowboarder, hot-and-cold hockey goalie and, of course, prolific blogger on the art of Surprise in marketing.

Why More Hospital Staff Should Do Resume Writing

Why More Hospital Staff Should Do Resume WritingWaking Forest NC is a non-profit hospital system and it employs nurses to work in the community. The hospital offers special care for children, teenagers and adults. It offers many services such as pediatric rehabilitation, geriatric care, childbirth, emergency care, and more.Many individuals go into the medical communities to help those that need it. However, when starting your career, you have to take a risk. You can get your job done well, or you can fail miserably. This hospital provides many services to children and adults.So, you want to make sure that the resume you produce for Wake Forest is exceptional. This is important because most resumes are reviewed for grammar, spelling, style, and tone. If the people reviewing your resume are aware of the quality of your resume, they may not even give you the job.The hospital provides many services that a nursing resume has to include. These include specialized services for infants, chil dren, adolescents, and adults. If your resume is going to include these services, you have to be sure that the focus of your resume is all about those services.Remember, the hospital offers many services. A Nursing Resume is the first step that any applicant has to take when they want to find employment at this hospital. A person that is passionate about these services will get a better chance of getting hired than someone that doesn't.Make sure that you write a summary of your experience with Wake Forest in your resume. Remember, the program is for the community and not just the institution. Therefore, you should highlight your personal accomplishments by highlighting some of the great things you did.Another way to include your summary is to include a list of accomplishments you want to mention. This way, you can touch on your experiences and the tasks you completed. In order to do this, you have to provide citations to the reviewers know what you accomplished. This is what makes r esume writing so important.When interviewing, always remember that it's important to focus on the things you love. Provide as much information as possible because that will bring about the attention you want to receive. Resume writing isn't easy but it will pay off big when you land a good job.

Dont Run With the Pack Use An Infographic Resume

Dont Run With the Pack Use An Infographic Resume If you are like 71% of the US population, youre looking for a new job. Instead of doing the same-old, same-old, lift some ideas from todays hot marketing trends and stand out! Apply Todays Top Marketing Trends To Your Job Search Job search is all about self-promotion, marketing and sales. Yuck! But before you reject the idea, take a look at some of the trends and how you can use them in your job search. (They arent all that salesy!) You are going to need to step outside your comfort zone. Are you ready to think about yourself as a product or service? Can you pretend you are the owner of a business- and that business is YOU!? Check out this presentation! Stand Out in Your Job Search: Create an Infographic Resume from Hannah Morgan You Cant Apply For A Job With One Let me be perfectly clear. You should not use an infographic resume or visual resume to apply for a job. Most recruiters want to see the text version. This  is what they are used to seeing and you always want to please your audience (the recruiter). So why create one? Because, in many industries and jobs, companies are looking for creative thinkers. They want someone who can solve problems in new ways. Youll be networking with all types of people. A visual resume can be a unique way to present your background. A visual resume is online content, which helps you turn up in online search results. Get Help and Ideas There is a resource to help you create visual resumes and understand how to use them! Ta da! My book is  available on Amazon here. To check out the early reviews of the book, see what people are saying. Im really excited about this book! I met so many talented people who embrace the idea of visually representing their careers!

5 Top Paying Jobs That Dont Require A Degree

5 Top Paying Jobs That Don't Require A Degree When looking for jobs, one of the most popular schools of thought is that your qualifications are what will put you ahead of other candidates. The higher your qualifications, the harder you have worked to prepare for a life in the career, and the more knowledge you have picked up. However, this is not always true. In fact, there are a whole range of highly paid, fantastic positions available for people without any degree at all. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the top 5 highest paying jobs that don’t require a degree.Top 5 Jobs That Don’t Require A DegreeCourt ReporterCourt Reporters work in courts of law, translating and scribing the transcript of what goes on in a courtroom. They will need to note down everything that has been said, the key evidence, the evidence against, witness statements, testimonial and much more. For this reason, the key quality that court reporters need to have (apart from an impeccable and clean background) is that they can type at extremely fast r ates, and pay great attention to what is going on around them. This is one of the best jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $29,000 to $104,000 per year.PilotPilots work directly behind the controls of planes, and are responsible for getting air passengers from A to B. It might surprise you that you don’t need a degree to perform this role. The only thing you will need is a large amount of air based training, which is available via a huge range of different course providers. For this reason, Pilots are number 4 on our list of jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $73,000 to $110,000 per year.  PostmastersPostmasters are responsible for planning and directing the administrative, managerial and customer service requirements of a post office. Their main job is to coordinate the activities of workers who are engaged in postal work across the nation. As you can imagine, this is a role that requires superior forward and tactical thinking, however it doesn’t require a degree .Salary: $63,050.Casino General ManagerCasino Managers are responsible for organising and administrating the running of a casino. This job requires fantastic planning ability, organisational skills and patience, and at times you may have to deal with emotional or difficult customers. Salary: $65,000Air Traffic ControllersAir Traffic Controllers are responsible for monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft/planes. Due to the high stress nature of this job, air traffic controllers are paid extremely high wages, and are generally considered the highest paid of all workers which do not require a degree. This job takes enormous concentration, since if something goes wrong, it could have disastrous consequences. Therefore air traffic controllers are required to work in limited shifts, in order to ensure maximum performance.Salary: $122,530 This entry was posted in Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke How To Become An RSPCA Inspector: The Definitive GuideCompetency Based Interview Questions: How To Answer

5 Top Paying Jobs That Dont Require A Degree

5 Top Paying Jobs That Don't Require A Degree When looking for jobs, one of the most popular schools of thought is that your qualifications are what will put you ahead of other candidates. The higher your qualifications, the harder you have worked to prepare for a life in the career, and the more knowledge you have picked up. However, this is not always true. In fact, there are a whole range of highly paid, fantastic positions available for people without any degree at all. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the top 5 highest paying jobs that don’t require a degree.Top 5 Jobs That Don’t Require A DegreeCourt ReporterCourt Reporters work in courts of law, translating and scribing the transcript of what goes on in a courtroom. They will need to note down everything that has been said, the key evidence, the evidence against, witness statements, testimonial and much more. For this reason, the key quality that court reporters need to have (apart from an impeccable and clean background) is that they can type at extremely fast r ates, and pay great attention to what is going on around them. This is one of the best jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $29,000 to $104,000 per year.PilotPilots work directly behind the controls of planes, and are responsible for getting air passengers from A to B. It might surprise you that you don’t need a degree to perform this role. The only thing you will need is a large amount of air based training, which is available via a huge range of different course providers. For this reason, Pilots are number 4 on our list of jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $73,000 to $110,000 per year.  PostmastersPostmasters are responsible for planning and directing the administrative, managerial and customer service requirements of a post office. Their main job is to coordinate the activities of workers who are engaged in postal work across the nation. As you can imagine, this is a role that requires superior forward and tactical thinking, however it doesn’t require a degree .Salary: $63,050.Casino General ManagerCasino Managers are responsible for organising and administrating the running of a casino. This job requires fantastic planning ability, organisational skills and patience, and at times you may have to deal with emotional or difficult customers. Salary: $65,000Air Traffic ControllersAir Traffic Controllers are responsible for monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft/planes. Due to the high stress nature of this job, air traffic controllers are paid extremely high wages, and are generally considered the highest paid of all workers which do not require a degree. This job takes enormous concentration, since if something goes wrong, it could have disastrous consequences. Therefore air traffic controllers are required to work in limited shifts, in order to ensure maximum performance.Salary: $122,530 This entry was posted in Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke How To Become An RSPCA Inspector: The Definitive GuideCompetency Based Interview Questions: How To Answer

5 Top Paying Jobs That Dont Require A Degree

5 Top Paying Jobs That Don't Require A Degree When looking for jobs, one of the most popular schools of thought is that your qualifications are what will put you ahead of other candidates. The higher your qualifications, the harder you have worked to prepare for a life in the career, and the more knowledge you have picked up. However, this is not always true. In fact, there are a whole range of highly paid, fantastic positions available for people without any degree at all. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the top 5 highest paying jobs that don’t require a degree.Top 5 Jobs That Don’t Require A DegreeCourt ReporterCourt Reporters work in courts of law, translating and scribing the transcript of what goes on in a courtroom. They will need to note down everything that has been said, the key evidence, the evidence against, witness statements, testimonial and much more. For this reason, the key quality that court reporters need to have (apart from an impeccable and clean background) is that they can type at extremely fast r ates, and pay great attention to what is going on around them. This is one of the best jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $29,000 to $104,000 per year.PilotPilots work directly behind the controls of planes, and are responsible for getting air passengers from A to B. It might surprise you that you don’t need a degree to perform this role. The only thing you will need is a large amount of air based training, which is available via a huge range of different course providers. For this reason, Pilots are number 4 on our list of jobs that don’t require a degree.Salary: $73,000 to $110,000 per year.  PostmastersPostmasters are responsible for planning and directing the administrative, managerial and customer service requirements of a post office. Their main job is to coordinate the activities of workers who are engaged in postal work across the nation. As you can imagine, this is a role that requires superior forward and tactical thinking, however it doesn’t require a degree .Salary: $63,050.Casino General ManagerCasino Managers are responsible for organising and administrating the running of a casino. This job requires fantastic planning ability, organisational skills and patience, and at times you may have to deal with emotional or difficult customers. Salary: $65,000Air Traffic ControllersAir Traffic Controllers are responsible for monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft/planes. Due to the high stress nature of this job, air traffic controllers are paid extremely high wages, and are generally considered the highest paid of all workers which do not require a degree. This job takes enormous concentration, since if something goes wrong, it could have disastrous consequences. Therefore air traffic controllers are required to work in limited shifts, in order to ensure maximum performance.Salary: $122,530 This entry was posted in Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke How To Become An RSPCA Inspector: The Definitive GuideCompetency Based Interview Questions: How To Answer