[Solution] Unlocking the Hidden Job Market
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Author: Emily Carter
The most successful job candidates use networking to find a job because employers trust what they .
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More jobs today are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method. That's because people trust what they know. Therefore, your goal is to become known to a large network of people, and this means going beyond close friends. The open job market consists of positions that are advertised or publicly listed. Because these openings are available to everyone in the job market, there is much greater competition.
What percentage of staffing professionals use LinkedIn as a recruiting tool?
- One-third
- As few as 10 percent
- Half
- As many as 99 percent
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With almost 760 million members (675 million monthly active users), LinkedIn is more than a networking site for professionals. It has become a top social media site—the most trusted one to boot. LinkedIn dominates the world of job searching and recruiting. A LinkedIn page tells the working world that you are a professional, and it remains significant even after you obtain a position. As many as 99 percent of recruiting and staffing professionals use LinkedIn to locate and vet job candidates.
Why do employers look at a candidate's social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter?
- To determine the candidate's comfort level with social media
- To vet candidates before the interview
- To track where else the candidate may be applying
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Employers often scrutinize the online presence of candidates on social media sites—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in particular—for evidence of applicants' credibility. In fact, one report revealed that 9 out of 10 recruiters use social media to search, keep tabs on, and vet candidates before the interview. Employers do not track where else the candidate has applied and do not need to check other social media sites to access a LinkedIn profile.
Andrew will soon graduate from college. He has begun to work on his résumé and is looking for a way to make his résumé stand out from his colleagues.
Of the following, what actions would be most helpful as Andrew develops his own brand? Check all that apply.
- Include information on classes he took
- Talk about his three summer internships
- Emphasize his degree and GPA
- List referrals
- Emphasize his leadership position in an on-campus organization
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Creating a personal brand is an opportunity to promote yourself. Personal branding involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market. Three strong internships and a leadership position are unique skills for new college graduates. Referrals should not be included on the résumé. The name of the degree and the classes required to complete the degree will be the same for all those who have graduated with that degree, and are not unique.
Some analysts claim that between 50 and 80 percent of all jobs are filled in the hidden job market. How can a job seeker best access the hidden job market?
- By looking at print and online ads
- By searching job boards such as Monster and Career Builders
- By networking and utilizing referrals
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The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed. The hidden job market consists of jobs that are never advertised or listed. Some analysts and authors claim that between 50 and 80 percent of all jobs are filled before they even make it to online job boards or advertisements.
