We speak with so many people who are feeling frustrated and annoyed at their job search process. They know they are qualified and can do the jobs they're applying for. Yet they have submitted countless applications for jobs using online recruitment websites (e.g. Seek) and either don't hear back from recruiters, or receive "thanks, but no thanks" automated emails.

Does this sound like you? If so, please keep reading this post! There are plenty of things you can try, some of them may be quite different to what you may be doing now, and they can have radically different outcomes.

You may be surprised to hear that around 80-90% of jobs aren't actually advertised. Yes, really. This means that the majority of work is in the hidden job market, and found through informal channels. These include networking with well-connected people who can introduce you to other relevant people, directly approaching organisations you'd like to work, being tapped on shoulder, finding 'back door' ways of getting into organisations, and proactively creating roles for yourself.

The following article by Lou Adler highlights 15 ways to think differently about the job search process. Tap into the hidden job market with confidence and find that next great role with much more success!

15 Odd Ball Ideas For Getting A Better Job

We wholeheartedly believe in each of Lou's job search hacks, and encourage you to consider experimenting with them yourself!