From the course: Find a Job in the Hidden Job Market

Why does the hidden job market exist?

From the course: Find a Job in the Hidden Job Market

Why does the hidden job market exist?

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- [Narrator] I've learned that there are three main reasons why companies have jobs that aren't posted on job boards. Posting a job can be a real HR headache. The manager has to write a job description, get it approved, then pay to advertise it on job boards, flush out the candidates who aren't a good fit, and then interview and court candidates. If the manager is already short-staffed, this may not be first priority. The hiring manager might not know you're the solution to the problem yet. They might be working hard and not realize that you can meet their pain point. Job seekers who are able to articulate their unique value and frame it in terms that the hiring manager can understand can actually influence the decision maker to create an opportunity. Or lastly, the position is currently filled, but the individual in the role might be up for a promotion, the hiring manager might know that they're looking for a new opportunity, or they could be a low performer on a performance improvement plan. Good managers are always looking for great talent, even when they're fully staffed.

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