Article: http://www.businessinsider.com/find-jobs-through-the-hidden-job-market-2013-6
As many of us know, most of the jobs are located in the hidden market and those jobs are usually much better than the jobs listed in the public market. This article suggested a 20/60/60 rule to make job seeking a lot more efficient.
Jobs in the hidden markets are filled based on internal promotions, referrals, and recommendation by assessing candidates' past performance and future potential.
The 20/20/60 Rule
As many of us know, most of the jobs are located in the hidden market and those jobs are usually much better than the jobs listed in the public market. This article suggested a 20/60/60 rule to make job seeking a lot more efficient.
Jobs in the hidden markets are filled based on internal promotions, referrals, and recommendation by assessing candidates' past performance and future potential.
The 20/20/60 Rule
- 20% of the time responding to job postings
- 20% of the time to update resumes and linkedin
- 60% of the time networking