How to find unlisted job openings

Studies have found that 90 percent of job openings go unadvertised. Unlisted job openings are usually found through networking and effort on the part of the job seeker. In order to find unlisted job openings, you will need access to the internet. Job seekers must be able to browse through the different web sites of their potential employer and contact them about job openings. The internet search engines will also help you find unlisted job openings since they can help you find business directories and other listings. There are a few things you need to do in order to start looking for unlisted job openings:

You must begin with an outline of your career objectives. It is important to determine which job position you want to find. Some people may decide they want to advance their career and become a manager or director, while others may be comfortable taking directions from others, but they want to be paid more. You need to make a list of your interests, skills, and goals and use them when you are looking for an unlisted job. The list must also include critical information like the salary you need and the salary you want. You must include information about the hours you are able to work and if you need to have a flexible work schedule due to other obligations. The list must include the amount of time you are willing to travel for the new job and other factors that will impact your decision to find a new job. Having this list ready will help you find a company and a job that is willing to meet your expectations.

The next step you need to take is to find the companies that fit your criteria. For example, if you want to work for a company that has access to good golf courses, lakes, and no snow, you might end up with a company in Austin, Texas. The company needs to fit your physical demands as well as your work-related criteria. The internet search engines can help you find a company if you are looking for one based on location. Make a list of 5 companies that meet your criteria and then determine which ones you want to contact. The list needs to include information about the company mission statements, work environment, culture, and history. Once you have this list compiled, it will be able to see which companies match up with your job requirements list.

Decide which factors are the most important to you. If you have children and you need a flexible work schedule, this will be one of the deciding factors for you. Look at the companies that offer flexible work schedules and are family-oriented. Some companies even provide daycare services to their employees. Another large deciding factor for many people is the work environment. You need to be able to get along with your co-workers and believe in the mission of the company. This should also be one of the deciding factors in selecting a company.

Once you have your list narrowed down to a few companies and you have your career objectives ready, you need to start looking through the company web sites for contacts. These individuals will be the people in charge of the department you want to work for. If you are interested in a job position, look for the individual that is already in that position. Individuals that play key roles in the company need to be added to your research list. If you are unable to find the name of the person from the web site or search engines, contact the company and ask for the name of the person. All you have to do is call and ask for the name of a director or the person in charge of the department you want to work for.

After you have the information ready, it is time to start contacting the companies. Write a letter to the company and the individual in charge of the department and discuss your interest in working for the company. You need to clearly explain why you want to work for the company and briefly list some of your knowledge and skills that can benefit the company. You must provide this individual with some knowledge you have obtained about the company through your research. For example, if you want to apply to a non-profit organization that rescues dogs, you can write the following: "I recently saw your news article pertaining to the rescue of 5 abused dogs. I am a dog owner and I have a large heart for animals. My experience as a veterinary assistant has taught me how to care for dogs and I feel that my knowledge can help to save the lives of the dogs you rescue."

The only way to find the unlisted job opportunities is to keep looking. If you are rejected from one company, contact a new company. Even if the company doesn't have any job openings right now, they may still keep your resume on file and hire you at a later date. Airline companies often hire people and place them on a waiting list for several months while they wait for positions to open. Patience and perseverance is the only way to help you find an unlisted job opportunity. Once you have submitted your resume or contacted the company, follow up within a week. Discuss your interest in working for the company and ask them to keep your application in mind for any job opportunities that may arise.

One of the best ways to find unlisted job openings is through networking or word-of-mouth. Ask all of your contacts if there are any job openings within their company or within companies that they commonly associate with. If you find out about potential job openings, find out who you need to contact within the company. Once you have the name of the individual, contact the company secretary to confirm the information. The secretary will be able to provide you with their exact job title and can make sure you have the correct spelling of that person's name. Some secretaries will send you straight to the Human Resources department or the Personnel department because all the resumes must go through there first. If you are transferred there, politely ask to be transferred back to the secretary so you can obtain the proper contact information.

The letter you send in should include the following information:

• Your contact information and the date of the letter when you are mailing it.
• The full name of the individual you are addressing the letter to. After their name you will include the company name and address.
  
• Reference the nature of your letter. Example: "RE: Employment"
  
• Include a positive salutation using their last name.
  
• The body of the letter, no more than 3 paragraphs.
  
• Close the letter with a positive salutation and leave a space where you can hand-write your signature.
  
• CC the letter with an attachment of your resume.

The body of the letter needs to include the following information:

The first paragraph needs to compliment the company and express your interest in the company. This paragraph is the section where you will provide information as to how you came to know of the job opening. You can say something like "Jon Doe in accounting informed me of this position." If you are not aware of any job openings, you can simply state that you admire the work the company does and you feel you have some skills to bring to the company that will help it grow and obtain its mission. This paragraph must demonstrate your excitement about the job opening and your desire to fill the position. You must spark interest in the reader and make them want to contact you.

The second paragraph will include your personal information. This paragraph will provide the reader with your experience and qualifications. You need to point out specific aspects of your resume, without repeating your resume. This paragraph will also discuss how your knowledge and work-experience can benefit the company in some way. If you have a portfolio of your work, you can offer to send that to the employer in this paragraph. The employer will want to know how you can conquer challenges and obstacles in this paragraph.

The final paragraph will include your follow-up information. Request to have a meeting instead of an interview, as this will give the employer an opportunity to get to know you better. If they like you, they will call you back for a job interview where other staff members can evaluate your skills. You will thank the reader for their time and inform them when you plan to follow-up. This section will be brief, normally a sentence or two.

Another way to look for unlisted job openings is to submit your resume to the online job listing sites. Yahoo! HotJobs will post your resume online, where thousands of potential employers can look at it and decide if you would be able to fit their job opening.