Most people know how to find, apply for and manage one’s candidacy with published opportunities and those that come from recruiters. Many people have also stumbled upon opportunities in the hidden job market that have led to a new position. But few follow a proactive process to maximize the value of the hidden job market. This is unfortunate since the hidden job market contains some of the very best opportunities. You can find yourself hired without any other candidates even being considered. And the role you can secure may even be tailor-built based upon your specific skills and experience, not merely the skills and experience your new employer had been seeking. In an earlier post, I provided a playbook for students looking to secure an internship in the hidden market. This guidance is for those of us who are no longer students.
