Negotiate Anything The Hidden Job Market: The Best Opportunities Aren’t Where You Think
Mar 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Mac Prichard, a career development expert and owner of a public relations firm, shares insights on the hidden job market. He highlights the significance of informational interviews as a tool for discovering unadvertised job opportunities. Mac emphasizes the importance of clear communication and goal setting to enhance networking efforts. He provides practical strategies for effective outreach and negotiation, encouraging listeners to foster genuine connections in their career journeys.
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Hidden Job Market
- Most jobs are not publicly advertised; they're part of a "hidden job market."
- This hidden market operates through word-of-mouth and networking.
Informational Interviews as Negotiation
- Use informational interviews as a negotiation tool to uncover hidden job opportunities.
- Approach these interviews strategically with a clear agenda and goals, unlike casual coffee chats.
Informational Interview Structure
- Structure informational interviews in three parts: share your story, ask strategic questions, and seek recommendations.
- Offer help to the interviewee, demonstrating reciprocity.
