Guest Author: Lorraine Russo
Website: http://undergroundjobnetwork.com

One of my mantras (or, as some call them, rants) is to look for work where it is least expected. Or, put another way, determine ways to track down the so-called “hidden” or unadvertised jobs, and build a direct path to the hiring manager.

In a recent post, we talked about jobs with venture-backed companies. In it, I discussed the thousands of opportunities with companies at various stages of formation: from seed stage, to product development, through profitability.

Now, Inc. magazine has published the new 500/5000 list that depicts companies that appear to be in good shape–(and may very well be hiring).

According to the Wall Street Journal:

Inc.’s methodology turns up surging start-ups and little-known firms that are cashing in on wrinkles in the market, like Graduate Leverage LLC, a Boston-area company that helps students land loans, or Parsam Technologies LLC (dubbed uMonitor), a Tennessee-based company that builds customized software platforms for finance firms.

The full list is here.

Once you’ve familiarized your self with the list, settle in with a cup of coffee and begin crafting an action list based on the info you derive from slicing and dicing the list.
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