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.
Continue reading Surging Start-Ups and Little-Known Firms »
Okay, so you graduated in May and still don’t have a job. Just your luck to graduate in the worst economy since the Great Depression. But, believe it or not, there are jobs out there and one of them has your name on it. “Ha” you say? I kid you not. You just need to focus your approach in the right place, redouble your efforts and you will be on your way. The job search process has changed dramatically over the last 5 years and technology drives the process. No one is better equiped to leverage the Web in the most efficient way then today’s college grads. Key word search is today’s focus.