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Available for logged-in reporters only | Description Looking for a job in classified newspaper ads and online is a daunting task and job seekers may actually be missing the cream-of-the-crop jobs by relying on these methods.
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Newswise — Looking for a job in classified newspaper ads and online is a daunting task and job seekers may actually be missing the cream-of-the-crop jobs by relying on these methods. "Most of the best jobs are never advertised," says Michael Lebeau, M.Ed., assistant director of UAB Career Services. "Only about 30 percent are publicized through traditional channels." Penetrating the hidden job market requires the applicant to be aggressive and to take the initiative by cold calling, prospecting and networking. It also is dependent on personal contacts, information interviews and referrals. "People very often get jobs through someone they know. Getting to know insiders is an effective way of getting good referrals."
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