Our labour market constantly changes. So
even though you may have a job target and thoroughly researched
the job market a few years ago or even a few months ago, it is
important to keep your research up-to-date. Certain jobs may be
more in demand than others, while others may have become obsolete
or new jobs may have been created.
Researching helps one stay up on top of the job market –
both visible and hidden.
It’s thought that 20-25% of all jobs are found through
the visible job market. These are job postings in newspapers,
job banks and institutions. The other 70–80 % of all jobs
are found in what is called the hidden job market. These are
jobs that are not officially advertised.
How can you research where the current jobs are – both
visible and hidden? Many people use the newspapers as their
only source of finding jobs, but there are other ways to find
job openings:
Researching the current job market – both visible and
hidden involve similar research skills that exploring careers
requires. Check this site for other ways you can explore the
job market.
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