A lot has been written about the hidden job market, those jobs that are not advertised on job boards and websites.  Experts state that over 80% of available openings fall into this category.  This means that less than 20% of openings are advertised!

If you are spending all your job search time sitting at your computer surfing the job boards, then you are spending 100% of your time looking at only 20% of what is available.  Does that seem productive to you?

Devote more time to finding those unadvertised positions.  Where there is less competition, because there are fewer applicants, your chances of getting called for an interview increase.

Find these openings by taking every opportunity to connect and meet with people who are doing what you want to do, work at companies that hire people that do what you want to do, or know people who do what you want to do.  Find out about their career path, ask about new trends in the industry, and ask them who they can introduce you to.

And remember, you have to give to get!  Make connections for others whenever you can.  It's all about working together and helping each other.

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple, West Bloomfield

West of Drake/South side of Maple

Call 248.233.4245

or email wtarrow@jvsdet.org to register.

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9AM-12PM

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume.  Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers.  Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9AM-12PM

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources.  Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews.  Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings.  Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9AM-12PM

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make.  Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals.  Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, March 26, 2010, 9AM-12PM

Become prepared to win your interviews.  Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.