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More than 70% of today’s job opportunities come through the “hidden job market”: they’re never advertised, assigned to search firms or internal recruiters, or displayed at job fairs. What’s more, as employers cut recruiting costs, the proportion of “hidden” job opportunities is actually growing. And, since most jobseekers know practically nothing about it, those who do understand it have a powerful inside advantage. Now, two career experts reveal the hidden job market, and show how to use it to dramatically improve your chances of landing a job that fits your passions and skills perfectly. Duncan Mathison and best-selling author Martha Finney help you launch a custom, personal job search that avoids competing with thousands of desperate, laid-off job seekers. Learn how to: Use the hidden job market to leap-frog salary levels or even change professions Uncover hidden market opportunities, and your target employers’ unspoken needs and wants Tell your story in two minutes, and make people want to know more Get the interviews that count, and run them like a pro Network without sounding phony, lame or desperate Reframe experiences, passions, and hobbies as “transferrable skills” Build a strategic support team of advisors Identify a “dead-ended” job search, and get it restarted Negotiate compensation for “hidden” jobs.

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Secrets to find success in the executive job market revealed for the very first time! After the success of his first book Super Secrets of the Successful Jobseeker (over 55 'five-star' reviews on Amazon), former professional recruiter, job market strategist and Career Codex founder Simon Gray returns with specific advice for senior executives. Having worked with senior executive clients from across the world on a private 1-1 basis, for the first time he reveals publicly what it really takes to stand out in the executive job market. Whether you're a CEO in the USA and looking for a job locally or a CFO in the UK and looking to further your career internationally, this book will show you the way. Wherever you are based and no matter what your discipline or industry sector, the strategies and techniques outlined in this book will put you ahead of the competition to find and secure the executive position you deserve. Forget waiting for the right position to be advertised, by then it's often too late. It's time to grab the executive job market by the scruff of the neck - it's time for you to take control of your own destiny! Packed with real-life anecdotes, this book will challenge your beliefs, empower your thinking and give you a completely different approach to other senior executives competing for the job you want. It will make you stand out from the crowd and enable you to open doors you never knew existed or previously found closed. Learn why your CV / resume is not the key to your success, understand the power of the 'hidden market' (the place where a high proportion of senior executive positions exist but few rarely see) and leverage the 'executive jobseeker dichotomy' to its full effect! This book is the inside track and contains the secrets to unlock your success in the executive job market. Using the framework and methodology in this book, you'll be empowered to: Uncover a higher number of executive opportunities in a shorter period of time. Generate a higher probability of converting executive opportunities into job offers. Negotiate a more competitive starting salary and benefits package. Manage your own career and executive job search both now and in the future. By absorbing everything in this book and taking the recommended action, whatever you want from your future career is firmly within your grasp!"

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Learn to Use the Law of Attraction Principles in Your Career Search If youre looking at Landing Your Dream Job, this book is for YOU! As a top professional recruiter, Betty gives insider information on how to accelerate your processhow to plan, prepare and execute your search. ~ Anthony Rudolf, Sales & Marketing Executive (NJ) This book is a powerful tool it brings timely information in these economic times. It is laser-focused and written with great professional insight, along with a little humor to make it interesting. Betty is a consummate professional and one who is passionate about both her candidates and clients. I strongly recommend this information to anyone serious about making the right move in their career. ~ Carl Davidson, President, Davidson Consulting Group LLC Betty Motsenbocker is transforming the world of career managementone chapter at a time. By looking outside of the box, Bettys work incorporates cutting edge principles. I have benefited from her guidance over the years and recommend you take the next step to realizing your dreams. ~ Sara Liftman, Sr. Market Strategist & Risk Consultant (OH) Betty Motsenbocker has placed hundreds of people in jobsbecause of what she enabled them to do with their resumes and their interviewing skills. This book is the resource that you need to get the job you want and deserve. It offers more than any treatise published on this subject, past or present. Alan Schonberg Chairman Emeritus, Management Recruiters International Even if you are not contemplating a current career change, this book will assist you in knowing yourself, surfacing your professional passions, and increasing your confidence. If you are a hiring manager this book is an excellent resource to help you improve your hiring process to narrow your search for the best, most prepared candidates who will contribute to your success. Ive known Betty for many years. As a candidate I have personally benefitted from her wisdom, exacting preparation drills, and guidance. I am thrilled that she is making this wisdom available to everyone. Christina Hirsch, Sales Executive (CA) I recommend this book to anyone that is serious about their professional future: Bettys on-target complete guide will help you get that job you never dreamt possiblethat it is within your reach. She teaches you that building trust with her candidates and clients has helped her get the answers to questions most recruiters dont have. Betty helped me prepare far beyond the basic 10-question list by understanding Behavioral Questions that may be asked as well as making sure I was a cultural fit. Her follow-through throughout the process is 2nd to none throughout the whole interview process; it is a skill that Betty has turned into an art form. Tomas Lepp, Strategic Sales Director (FL)

If you're a seasoned professional looking to land a more fulfilling career that pays you what you're worth... then this might be the most important book you ever read. Accelerating your career to the next level of impact and earnings is likely near the top of your agenda. But I bet you've discovered a problem. With so many "expert" voices and technology "solutions" vying for your attention, it's become increasingly difficult to create a career acceleration strategy that actually works. You end up getting stuck on low-value tasks, like re-writing your resume and scrolling job boards. All that changes today, because like any ambitious business needs a rapid growth plan, you need a career acceleration plan. The Reverse Job Search Method is your plan. After a decade as a senior member of the hiring team at one of the world's largest companies, James Whittaker finally reveals the core 4-step process that has guided more than 2,000 of his clients towards careers full of passion, meaning, and earning potential. The Reverse Job Search Method is THE career advancement strategy for the modern professional. Inside you'll discover... Why 80% of open positions are never advertised anywhere (it's called the "Hidden Job Market") and what you can do to unlock this market... How to create an iron-clad Unique Value Proposition that lines up to perfection with the deep requirements of the hiring team... Why attempting to beat the job boards, Applicant Tracking Systems, and auto-rejections is the worst use of a busy professional's time (and what to do instead)... Why crafting a "Value Letter" is far more important than spending time on your resume, CV, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile... ...and much more. James is renowned for his ability to distill complex topics into simple action steps. The Reverse Job Search Method will reshape what you think is possible for your career and will give you the tools and strategies you need to get the success you desire in weeks, not years.

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