The hidden job market is like the weather: everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it.
It’s not really such a big mystery. It’s simply about referrals. Put yourself in the recruiter or hiring manager’s shoes: wouldn’t you rather hire someone based on the recommendation of a colleague vs. rolling the dice on someone you can’t really vouch for?
This is especially true for older workers whose experience is a key factor in the hiring decision (not just their skill sets). On Joe Miller’s “Titans of Transition” podcast, we talk about this and other action steps in the job market for the mid-career professional.
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