“Follow the money, always follow the money.” An unadvertised job may come in many forms. ANY change brings a potential opportunity. Identifying how you can “fit” will give you the edge in creating your own job.
In continuation of the Follow the Money series of 5 Channels to Unadvertised Jobs (Preamble, Initial Public Offerings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Companies, and Start-Up Businesses), consider ALL Industry Changes as sources to find an Unadvertised Job.
Job leads constitute ANY industry or occupational change. To capitalize on these leads you must be open to looking at the “same ‘ol news” through a different set of lens, even when it is perceived to be negative. The following are ideas to consider that will help broaden your imagination to unlimited unadvertised jobs:
Promotions. When one person is promoted there is usually a vacancy left behind. In most local newspapers (online and/or delivered to your door) there is usually a section in the local news to include people on the move. Check out this area to identify a potential unadvertised job.
New Hires. Don’t look at this news as “dag-nab-it somebody got the job I wanted.” But, here again, when one person moves into a new company, they are typically leaving another, and stirring up that company’s chain of command.
Mass Layoffs. Yes, it is true that there is an opportunity during this time; however it may be just a bit more challenging. Look at the reason why there is a mass layoff. Did this company lose a major contract? Are you a business development person that excels in capturing new business? Put on your sales hat and prove to this company (that is in jeopardy) that you can bring the business back to them. Can this company afford NOT to hire you? Go to Daily Job Cuts – Layoff News (http://www.dailyjobcuts.com/) for current listings on mass layoffs.
Violations/Complaints. In most industries there are complaints, violations, and etc. Are you an expert in solving issues? Complaints/violations are widely published on the internet. That being said, use the internet as a resource to aid you in researching problem areas such as environmental issues (http://www.epa.gov/), or OSHA violations (http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/foia/hot_17.html), or pretty much any area or industry that is open to criticism, evaluation, or audits. Be the problem solver.
Once you have identified the change and how you “fit”, perform a comprehensive research on the company including competition, challenges and etc., and then compose a proposal on how you can be the solution to their issue(s). Yes, this does take more effort than just waiting for the job to magically appear on the job board. But, by using this method, chances are greater for you to align your skills with your goals and ultimately have a career specifically created for you.
Now it is your turn. What news have you heard lately that just might be hiding an unadvertised job opportunity?
Thank you for joining our “Follow the money” series. We look forward to hearing from you on how you have used these creative ideas to find your unadvertised job, and how you have beat the competition to the job and career that was waiting for you.
