Where Do I Begin My Job Search?

TIP 2:  When you begin looking into the “job market,” bear in mind that
85% of job vacancies are not available through traditional resources like
newspaper ads, the Internet, civil service notices, federal or state
employment agencies, private agencies, headhunters, or search firms.

There are millions of jobs available, but the bulk (between 65% and
75%) are not advertised, have not been created, or are filled “from
within.” A recent study by the National Federation of Independent
Business reveals that small businesses alone account for a million
available positions.

In the meantime, millions of job hunters shop local classifieds every
day, not realizing that each ad for a professional or executive opening
draws 200 to 500 applicants. Jobs advertised in classified ads – as
well as posted on the Internet – account for about 3% of those
available.

Additionally, headhunters, recruiters, and employment agencies only
account for about 15% of jobs filled at any one time.