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#127 Access the hidden job market
Context: Matthew had a successful career track record of delivering projects and products on time and to specification. He was planning his next career move. He took the time to understand his key motivations and career pathway, it become evident that a specific culture would provide the right environment to allow his career to thrive. The brainstorming phase of the plan was set in motion as all sectors and potential organizations were considered.
Challenge: To achieve a number of job offers over a 4 month period within a very challenging job market. Matthew knew that to achieve this stretch goal he would have to take an innovative approach to job opportunity creation. He also realized that his interview preparation and execution would have to stand out positively compared to other candidates.
Strategy: Over the next few weeks the plan evolved and he started to add filters that would refine the job search. Matthew looked at which sectors and companies would present the greatest opportunity for him. He not only considered the role, salary and location, but striking a work life balance. He
came to a significant discovery; he felt he would thrive in a medium sized organization within a high growth sector.
The tactics: He documented his plan and set himself targets. How many calls per week? How many face to face meetings? At the same time he still had a day job and he needed to create 10 extra hours a week. To achieve this he got up earlier and began working his plan. When he got home in evenings he continued to work on his project. His mindset was positive as he had a clear goal with a deadline. He had a calm, considered confidence and certainty that he could achieve his goal.
At the beginning and end of the day he started to explore opportunities, updated his Linkedin profile, and produced a compelling and achievement led CV. He quickly contacted all the relevant people he knew – he was lifting the rocks to find out more about organizations, cultures and possibilities. This started with short 10 minute conversations, which resulted in 2 or 3 further...
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By Adrian EvansContext: Matthew had a successful career track record of delivering projects and products on time and to specification. He was planning his next career move. He took the time to understand his key motivations and career pathway, it become evident that a specific culture would provide the right environment to allow his career to thrive. The brainstorming phase of the plan was set in motion as all sectors and potential organizations were considered.
Challenge: To achieve a number of job offers over a 4 month period within a very challenging job market. Matthew knew that to achieve this stretch goal he would have to take an innovative approach to job opportunity creation. He also realized that his interview preparation and execution would have to stand out positively compared to other candidates.
Strategy: Over the next few weeks the plan evolved and he started to add filters that would refine the job search. Matthew looked at which sectors and companies would present the greatest opportunity for him. He not only considered the role, salary and location, but striking a work life balance. He
came to a significant discovery; he felt he would thrive in a medium sized organization within a high growth sector.
The tactics: He documented his plan and set himself targets. How many calls per week? How many face to face meetings? At the same time he still had a day job and he needed to create 10 extra hours a week. To achieve this he got up earlier and began working his plan. When he got home in evenings he continued to work on his project. His mindset was positive as he had a clear goal with a deadline. He had a calm, considered confidence and certainty that he could achieve his goal.
At the beginning and end of the day he started to explore opportunities, updated his Linkedin profile, and produced a compelling and achievement led CV. He quickly contacted all the relevant people he knew – he was lifting the rocks to find out more about organizations, cultures and possibilities. This started with short 10 minute conversations, which resulted in 2 or 3 further...