The Hidden Step
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hidden
step
this is not your father’s job market
An d t h i s g i v e s y ou t h e e d g e
“Today, access
provided by the
Internet has
afforded millions
the opportunity
to apply for the
same jobs”
W
he n y o u r e a l i z e t h a t v e r y
l i t t l e w i l l h a p p e n w i t h y o u r c a r e e r
unless or until you connect with employers in person,
you recognize that sending resumes and not getting
responses is only prolonging the process. Nothing can
happen until you connect with employers in your
industry.
There was a time connecting with employers was
simple. Hiring managers’ contact information was
clearly outlined in every ad. Back then, employers
wanted you to call them.
Today, access provided by the Internet has afforded mil-
lions the opportunity to apply for the same jobs instanta-
neously. As soon an employment ad is placed, employ-
ers are bombarded with resumes.
And because employers have a much wider reach to ac-
cess talent, they must manage an enormous number of
responses.
S
ummary of this page
Nothing can happen until you connect with employers in your
industry. Connecting with employers today seems far more
challenging than previously. But in reality, it is far easier today.