Frequently I see stats cited about the percentage of jobs that are never advertised – anywhere from 60% or more. This is something I have noticed for a number of years now and I have always thought it a little odd. Particularly when those sprouting these stats seem to have an interest in them being so high! That said as a Job Site owner – it could also be seen that it is in my interest for these stats to be lower.
Given that most people I know have secured employment through some form of advertising of the job; be that online, print, intranet, recruitment agency etc – I question how accurate these stats about jobs never being advertised are and the so called ‘hidden job market’! This may have been the case 10+ years ago however I am not so sure now.
So I want to put it out to the market – to those of you who are unbiased to get your views.
Is the Hidden Job Market an Urban Myth? Is there this hidden job market that I don’t know about where no jobs are advertised?
Tags: Career Coaching, Job Search