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The Hidden Job Market Through Networking
Even though we are in an economic recovery, there are still lots of people out there looking for jobs. In a job fair, do you want to wait in line for hours to shake someone’s hand, pass them your resume and hope to get a few words with the company representatives? Do you think they will remember you after meeting with countless others? How do you think you stack up against your competition? You should never sell yourself short, but given all the people competing with you, your chances are not as good as if you would just look in the hidden job market for yourself. And the funny thing about the hidden job market is that if you are willing to do things that people don’t like, you can make a lot more money than you realize.
For example, there are always lots of people hiring for house cleaning work. They are often families where both parents work and they have small children. They just don’t have time to work, drive their kids to extra-curricular activities, help them do their homework and have time to clean the house as well. It is a very common problem in today’s society and if you get enough of these people as clients, you would be doing very well for yourself. The problem is that you often can’t find these residential cleaning jobs through local advertising. These types of jobs usually come through word of mouth recommendations because of the trust factor. People need to know that you are an honest and trustworthy individual before allowing you into their homes. This is why if you want to get into the hidden job market of house cleaning, you need to make it known to your family and friends that you are looking for work and let them spread your good name.
If you are looking for work, you can cut a lot of lines by looking in the hidden job market. A good network of family and friends can get you into a lot of doors.