Issue 356 | July 8, 2021

"Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you least expect it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down." - Charles F. Kettering, 20th Century American inventor and engineer

What are your clients struggling with today?

Based on what I'm seeing and reading, there are a large pool of candidates that are working but looking to change and take advantage of the economic growth.

Another group of candidates are struggling from a lack of opportunity in their geographic area or industry. They are looking for help to shift their careers and plug into economic growth they read about but aren't experiencing.

How can we help both of these job seekers succeed?

One way is to tap into the "hidden job market." Toward the end of my livestream last week, I noted that this term is often described as "80% of jobs are not posted."

This statement is usually met with high suspicion... for good reason.

Most jobs are posted. However, many that are posted are already filled or will be filled based on referrals.

This is the hidden job market: most positions are filled via referral (there isn't clear, recent data on the numbers, but historical numbers show 60%-80%). We do know from a few recent studies that 40%-60% of employers prefer to hire referrals from colleagues.

How do you help your clients become the "referred candidate"?

You likely have strategies you are sharing with clients already around target company research, networking, and social media. You might uncover a few more in this podcast with Debra Feldman.

If you'd like more structure, including checklists, scripts, and a modern networking process, check out the Certified Hidden Job Market Coach program where you'll get 30+ worksheets you can customize and use with clients.

We'd love to hear what you are seeing with clients and hear what resources we could share to help them land faster. Please reply and let me know!

Marie Zimenoff
CEO, Career Thought Leaders

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CTL NEWS & EVENTS 
  • 2022 Symposium: 10-Pay Ends July 9
  • Certified Hidden Job Market Coach July 13
  • CTL Community News & Opportunities

INDUSTRY NEWS & RESOURCES

    • HR Trends: Tech Transformation in HR
    • Job Search: Where the Jobs Are
    • Workforce Trends: No Rush Back to Work
    • Hiring Tech: The End of the Resume
    • Business: Retain & Engage Customers
    • Future of Work: The Workforce of the Future

    UPCOMING TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    CTL & RWA Events

    • Certified Hidden Job Market Coach Training Program
    • Trend Tuesday
    • CPBS Quarterly Conversation
    • Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium 

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      Did you miss an issue of Career Trends Happy Hour?
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      July 9 | 10-Pay Registration Closes for 2022 Symposium

      The 10-pay registration option ends July 9 for our annual professional development event! We will be downtown Philadelphia for 3 days of learning and connecting around our theme: "Flourishing in the Future of Work."

      Don't miss out on the discounted registration that ends July 9.

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      July 13 | Certified Hidden Job Market Coach Training Program

      Job search takes a toll on client confidence, motivation, and follow-through. From targeting their search, to networking and using social media, opportunities for fear to erode their success are constant.

      Are you looking for tools to address the fears and barriers that stop job seekers in their tracks?

      The Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC) program offers a structured approach to job search planning, networking, and proactive search. During this 6-week virtual class, you'll learn how to improve job search strategy, hone your coaching approach, and structure your services so candidates land jobs faster.

      You’ll also walk away with 40+ worksheets, checklists, scripts, and other tools to use with job seekers throughout the process... all of which you can customize, including adding your business or organization branding!

      Delivery: 6 virtual classes (webinar), 1.5 hours each, for 9 hours of training, PLUS the 40+ done-for-you worksheets you can customize for your business. No membership or renewal required.

      ICF Credits: 4.5 ICF Core Competency credits when you join the live classes!

      Classes will be recorded, and you will have lifetime access to the recordings and materials.

      Learn More & Register

      CTL COMMUNITY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

      Welcome New Career Industry Authorities

      • Sharla Taylor
      • Anne-Marie Ditta
      • Tammy Benay Perry
      • Renee Green
      • Joanne Meehl
      • Carol Parker Walsh
      • Phaedra Brotherton
      • Linda Lundberg
      • Rhonda Douglas Charles
      • Wilma Nachsin
      • Jane Falter
      • Dahlia Ashford
      • Maria Kalogera
      • Robin Schlinger
      • Jennifer Landis-Santos
      • Debra Boggs
      • Robbie Sewell
      • Kim Thompson
      • Michele DeRosa
      • Kim Andrews
      • Cat Garner
      • Amy Leighton
      • Charmaign Lomastro
      • Linda Whited
      • Cori Ashworth
      • Linda Zimmerman
      • Emily Wong

      CTL Associates, be sure to check the Associates area of the website for details on the following opportunities:

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      Be on the Lookout: Watch for emails from CTL with invitations for various writing, coaching, media, and publishing opportunities. Emails go out to all CTL Associates several times each month, so be sure to check them out!

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      HR Trends: How Technology Will Transform HR in 2021 and Beyond (Times of India)

      An international perspective on how technology will change HR – from recruiting to employee engagement.

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      Job Search Trends: Here’s Where the Jobs Are – In One Chart (CNBC)

      This graphic and article share what industries are booming and those that were hardest hit. Great insight for job seekers looking to make a change!

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      Workforce Trends: Only 10% of Job Seekers Are Rushing Back to the Workforce (Business Insider)

      What is keeping workers from returning to the workforce? This data from Indeed shares some of the reasons and what might help ease those fears moving forward.

      Read More

      Certified Hidden Job Market Coach Program

      Get Tools to Coach Clients Through Structured Job Search

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      Hiring Tech: The End of the Resume? The Dutch Startup Reinventing Recruitment (MSN)

      Although we know that candidates will always need help crafting and communicating their story, this article shares important trends around the way that communication is happening.

      Read More

      Business: 13 Tried-and-True Ways to Retain and Engage Existing Customers (Fast Company)

      Keeping customers and getting referrals are key to growing your business efficiently. This article shares strategies (including one from me!) on how to earn repeat/referral business.
      Read More

      Future of Work: The Workforce of the Future (McKinsey & Company)

      This podcast/transcript shares how automation and work from home will change the future of work. How do you see this impacting work for your clients?
      Read More

      CTL & RWA EVENTS

      July 13, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:30PM US ET
      Certified Hidden Job Market Coach Training Program
      Are you looking for tools to address the fears and barriers that stop job seekers in their tracks? The Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC) program offers a structured approach to job search planning, networking, and proactive search. During this 6-week virtual class, you'll learn how to improve job search strategy, hone your coaching approach, and structure your services so candidates land jobs faster. Learn more and register today.

      July 13, 2021 | 4:00PM-4:30PM US ET
      Trend Tuesday Live
      Join us Live every Tuesday at 4 pm ET to talk about the latest trends in career services, leadership development, and all things career. We’ll be sharing some of the insights from the latest trends white paper based on our annual Career Jam event. You’ll also get updated on the very latest in the industry and trends in job search, LinkedIn, branding, resume writing, coaching, business development, and more. RSVP to get weekly reminders.

      July 22, 2021 | 4:00PM-5:00PM US ET
      CPBS Quarterly Conversation
      CPBS students and graduates are invited to join to share and learn together during our quarterly calls. Share what you want to learn in our survey prior to the call! Stay current, learn new tricks, and share your own wealth of knowledge. RSVP and come ready to share!

      April 10-13, 2022 | 8:00AM-5:00PM US PT
      Career Thought Leaders Professional Development Symposium
      The 10-pay registration ends July 9 for our annual professional development event! We will be downtown Philadelphia for 3 days of learning and connecting around our theme: "Flourishing in the Future of Work." Learn more and register.

      Marie Zimenoff
      marie@careerthoughtleaders.com
      855-333-5793

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