The Job Search

There's a vast job market out there with more opportunities than you might imagine at first glance. In this section we aim to show you how to access that market and how to give your search for a job a sense of direction.

We'll teach you the best way to seek out jobs within the visible sector (the ones that are advertised) and also within the elusive invisible market (the jobs that aren't advertised), helping you to maximize your chances of success.

Job Search Principles: Looking at the three A's - Availability, Accessibility and Application ...
Targeting Your Search: Being realistic about your hunt for a job ...
Focusing on Your Job Target: Focusing your job search - which jobs to apply for, and which to leave alone ...
The Visible Job Market: Looking for jobs that are publicly advertised ...
The Hidden Job Market: Tapping into the potential of the 70% of vacancies that are never advertised ...
Networking: Using your contacts as a source of job opportunities ...
Contacting Employers: Tapping into the hidden job market ...
Employment Agencies: Everything you need to know about signing up with an agency ...
Recruitment Consultants: Advice on registering and working with a recruitment agency ...
Professional Headhunters: How to catch the eye of an executive search consultant ...