Gembridge discovered through desktop research and anecdotally, that over 50% of roles are appointed by the "hidden market". So what is this hidden job market? Simply, it’s made up of roles that are not advertised in traditional ways, such as online job boards, social media, or print advertising.
We conducted a LinkedIn poll to find out what our network had to say. We asked ‘how did you get your current or most recent job?’. Although the majority of people got their most current job through their network, applying via a job advertisement was a close second.
It’s definitely advised to go beyond traditional and advertised job-search options and leverage networks, including getting on the radar of recruitment agencies. You just never know what will come from a simple conversation; it can often lead to information, job leads, a new idea or a new connection at an organisation you want to work for. Read more here about our key job networking tips.
Recruitment agencies like Gembridge employ several strategies to secure candidates for positions, including advertising, leveraging networks and search (head-hunting). So, it’s a good idea to apply multiple strategies to job searching to increase chances of securing your next dream job.