Episode 289 - What Job Seekers Need to Know About the Hidden Job Market

Today’s job market demands new approaches, particularly for mid-to-late career professionals. Applying online and waiting is no longer enough to secure competitive opportunities. In this episode, I explore a crucial topic for experienced professionals: the hidden job market.

This episode is part of our three-part series on advanced job search strategies. In episodes 284 and 286, we have covered how to adapt to economic shifts and how to elevate your professional brand. In this final installment (289), I bring together all those insights to help you navigate the less visible but highly valuable aspects of the job market.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction to Advanced Job Search Strategies
• 00:57 Recap of Previous Episodes
• 06:29 Understanding the Hidden Job Market
• 09:15 What is the Hidden Job Market?
• 16:31 Strategies for Tapping into the Hidden Job Market
• 17:28 Reactive Job Search Strategies
• 22:21 Passive Job Search Strategies
• 28:39 Active Job Search Strategies
• 36:15 Combining Job Search Strategies
• 41:04 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Links mentioned in this episode:

• 31 Days of Action
• Episode 284 - This Ain’t Your First Recession: How to Navigate Today’s Job Market Like a Pro
• Episode 286 - If You're Not Showing Up on LinkedIn, You’re Invisible: How Job Hunting Has Changed for Professionals Over 40

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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