4 Easy Ways To Find & Apply For Unadvertised Jobs

By Kennedy Omondi

Contrary to the belief held by a majority of job seekers, the majority of jobs are not advertised. This means that most of the job seekers miss out on jobs since they majorly depend on the newspaper, job sites and agencies.

Most middle and small size companies don not advertise majorly as a result of the cost associated with the advertisement.

This is according to Justus Ngetich, a Human Resource Manager in Corporate Staffing. Here is how to get and apply for that position you want:

1. Target Search and Research.
First and foremost, it is important that you know what you want in terms of your career. After that identify the company that you think you need to work with. Keep your options opened when it comes to the companies you.

You can do this by creating a list of target companies, prioritized by what’s most important to you such as: size of the company, specific geographic area, type of product / services, industry, profit or nonprofit organization, reputation/company culture, and so on.

2. Networking.
With a majority of jobs unadvertised, it is vital that you constantly network. This can be done through their employees, companies they work in partnership with among others.

Through this, you will be kept in the know on any available positions that need to be filled and will even be recommended to through the contacts you made.

3. Attend Trade Fairs and Conferences.
The only way to meet a majority of employees and the management is through trade fairs. Information about these fairs are always in the press and the companies’ websites.

The fairs are not only limited to trade, but also career fairs that are mostly conducted in universities and attract potential employers and companies.

4. Assertively Follow-Up.
When applying for a position that has not been advertised for, it is up to you as an applicant to follow-up with the employers on the progress.

You can do this through occasional phone calls if you have their number or via email. However, this should be done after a week or so.

Remember that since this is an unadvertised position, your application and CV should be tailored for that particular company and position.