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 The Two Job Search Methods That Work Best
It may surprise you but it's true: Two-thirds of all job seekers get their jobs using nontraditional methods. Often, these jobs are not advertised. They are part of the "hidden" job market. So how do you find them?
There are two basic nontraditional job search methods:

1. Networking with people you know (warm contacts) and
2. Making direct contacts with employers (cold contacts).

Both are based on the most important job search rule of all.

The Most Important Job Search Rule

Don't wait until a job is open before contacting the employer!
Most jobs are filled by someone the employer meets before the job is formally "open." So the trick is to meet people who can hire you—before a job is available! Instead of saying, "Do you have any jobs open?" say, "I realize you many not have any openings now, but I would still like to talk to you about the possibility of future openings."

Method 1 Develop a Network of Contacts
Method 2 Contact Employers Directly

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