When you first engage in your job search, it is natural to inform family and close friends that you are seeking new opportunities, and asking the question, “Do you know of any openings?” And, by all means, you should certainly Read More
In the previous post, we explained that micronetworking – or having one-on-one networking meetings with people – is the key job hack for tapping the hidden job market. But how do you go about finding people to meet with, and actually get Read More
In the previous post we explained that the key to tapping the hidden job market is to become someone that hiring managers (and their colleagues in the industry) know and trust. In this post, we’ll explain the fundamental Job Hack Read More
We’ve explained in the previous post what the hidden job market is: It’s the fact that most jobs are filled by employers hiring people they trust, or the recommendations of people they trust. Now if most jobs are filled this Read More
We’ve explained previously that submitting resumes to job boards is a generally ineffective approach for actually landing a job. So how do you go about finding a job, then? It is estimated that approximately 80% of jobs are filled through the hidden Read More
If you ask the typical job seeker, “Who hires people for jobs?”, they’ll answer that companies do. However, this is the fundamental flaw that causes job seekers to be stuck in the seemingly never ending rat race of finding a Read More
If you’re new to Job Hacking, welcome! This post is the best place to start (after reading our About page). The entire foundation of Job Hacking really comes down to a single principle: Employers are human beings. While this sounds Read More
